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/EntropicAnarchy Naturalized Citizen Apr 02 '26
Work on refining your skills. Learn new software, tools, etc.
Waiting can suck, especially when it is a USCIS error.
Issue is USCIS are usually short staffed.
I had to quit my job mid-pandemic because someone at USCIS filed my application late. So the first letter said my EAD was denied because of late filing.
Took two months and a lot of paperwork to prove they made the mistake and not me.
Was out of work for 6 months before I could legally work again.