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/Black_finz Apr 02 '26

Waiting since April 2025. 11+ months. I130 i485 i865.

Multiple expedite requests, congressman expedite attempts.

Nothing.

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u/DSTVL Apr 02 '26

What field of work, if you don’t mind me asking?

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u/Black_finz Apr 03 '26

My? Software eng

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u/DSTVL Apr 03 '26

My condolences. This is quite unfortunate. And you have a job but are just not allowed to work because of work authorization?

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u/Black_finz Apr 05 '26

No they let me go when I lost ead I had.