Permanent Resident Card Information Regarding Urgent Cases—Special Provisions 3. If you mailed your application less than 12 weeks ago
You can check to see if the processing of your application has begun through the e-Client Application Status (e-CAS) service. If the processing has begun, please fax the information requested in number 2 above. Unfortunately, if processing has not begun, we will be unable to expedite your application as it is still in our inventory of unopened mail. You may wish to submit an application for a temporary travel document (see below).