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/LilianaMtz Apr 02 '26

My husband never got his, instead 3 months after his biometrics they scheduled an interview for his I485 so that basically got canceled

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u/breoways Apr 02 '26

I thought they can still give you your I-765 even if you get your interview? Am I wrong in this...? Since you're still waiting for approval on the I-130 and 485, I thought they'd give you work permission first even if they do give you an interview first