Sample Work Permit Approval Notice

USCIS letter approving your work permit. It includes your A number and your work permit category (C08 for pending asylum application).

Written by ASAP’s expert immigration lawyers · Updated July 17, 2025

This document is an approval notice from USCIS that lets you know that your application for your work permit has been approved. If USCIS approves your work permit application, you should receive this approval notice. Usually, you receive your work authorization card shortly after receiving this notice. The address listed below your name is the address where they will send your work permit, so make sure to check for your work permit at this address. If you have problems receiving your work authorization card, find information about steps you can take here.

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