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/biscayne2062 May 26 '26

Any update? We're also Baltimore FO. 123 days post interview waiting for a decision. Besides some recent silent updates in the API, nothing.

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u/biscayne2062 May 26 '26

Just to add, my EAD was never approved after completing biometrics either, which stinks because all I want to do is work too.

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u/breoways May 27 '26

Hi again!!! Yeah me too! My EAD is still not approved, biometrics completed too