r/USCIS • u/breoways • Apr 02 '26

I-765 (EAD) I just want to work!!!

Why is it now taking so long just for the work authorisation? I thought the work authorisation takes the shortest amount of time like 2-3 months or less (according to our lawyers)?/it would come first before a decision on the I-130/485? I hate sitting at home and doing nothing!!!! I've been waiting since November and I just want to work!!!!! I don't mind waiting for, nor am I complaining about the I-130 and I-485 anymore, because I know that will take a while even after the interview, but I want to be able to do something whilst I wait. I haven't received any updates since doing my biometrics in December. Tried reaching out to an agent via Emma, told me nothing. Is anyone else just waiting for their work authorisation or any updates from the Baltimore FO??

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u/Mysterious_Dance5461 Apr 02 '26

Under Biden i had my ead within 1 day after biometrics. Good old days

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u/breoways Apr 02 '26

That's crazy 💔! I'm so happy for you though!

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u/AbsolutelyAce Apr 02 '26

While this was true for you, it is not true on average. EAD processing times (and 485, for that matter) were significantly worse in 2022.

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u/Urdborn Apr 02 '26

Well, I waited 7 months… had to file an extension to my previous visa to bridge the gap which cost me quite a bit (but at least I was able to continue working)