F1 OPT Card lost in mail and "I-9 receipt rule".

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Hi,

My F1 OPT was approved and I received the approval notice. But the card itself
has been lost in mail. I have applied for a replacement card.

I am aware of something called the "I-9 receipt rule" wherein the receipt for
the replacement of a lost document can be used in place of the document itself
for a period of 90 days.

Does this apply to my case? In other words, can I use the receipt of the replacement
request to work for upto 90 days?

Thanks in advance!

PS: I am aware that I cannot start working based on the approval notice itself.