Current EAD Processing Time 2019 – H4, L2, I-485 Green Card
| Number | Receipt | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pending Approved RFE, Denied Your case Verified Status | ||
| CALIFORNIA | Best Case | Receipt Date | USCIS Service Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | WAC19082***** | 30 Jan, 19 2 month 26 days | 26 Nov, 18 5 month 1 days |
| Haiti extension | WAC18061***** | 29 Dec, 17 1 year 3 month | 28 May, 17 1 year 11 month |
| All other applications for employment authorization | WAC19082***** | 30 Jan, 19 2 month 26 days | 26 Nov, 18 5 month 1 days |
| Updated: 6:01 CST Next Update: 9:01 CST | |||
| VERMONT | Best Case | Receipt Date | USCIS Service Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Based on an approved, concurrently filed, I-821D [(c)(33)] | EAC18250***** | 30 Sep, 18 6 month 28 days | 03 Jun, 18 10 month 27 days |
| Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | EAC19081***** | 29 Jan, 19 2 month 27 days | 12 Nov, 18 5 month 15 days |
| Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | EAC19021***** | 30 Oct, 18 5 month 28 days | 03 Jun, 18 10 month 27 days |
| All other applications for employment authorization | EAC19119***** | 25 Mar, 19 1 month 2 days | 27 Nov, 18 5 month |
| Updated: 6:01 CST Next Update: 9:01 CST | |||
| TEXAS | Best Case | Receipt Date | USCIS Service Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student [(c)(3)] | 19119***** | 25 Mar, 19 1 month 2 days | 27 Nov, 18 5 month |
| Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 19119***** | 25 Mar, 19 1 month 2 days | 25 Jan, 19 3 month 1 days |
| Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 19119***** | 25 Mar, 19 1 month 2 days | 27 Nov, 18 5 month |
| All other applications for employment authorization | 19119***** | 25 Mar, 19 1 month 2 days | 27 Nov, 18 5 month |
| Updated: 6:01 CST Next Update: 9:01 CST | |||
| NEBRASKA | Best Case | Receipt Date | USCIS Service Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | LIN19103***** | 02 Mar, 19 1 month 25 days | 27 Nov, 18 5 month |
| Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | LIN19103***** | 02 Mar, 19 1 month 25 days | 04 Feb, 19 2 month 21 days |
| Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | LIN19101***** | 27 Feb, 19 1 month 28 days | 27 Nov, 18 5 month |
| All other applications for employment authorization | LIN19101***** | 27 Feb, 19 1 month 28 days | 27 Nov, 18 5 month |
| Updated: 6:01 CST Next Update: 9:01 CST | |||
| POTOMAC | Best Case | Receipt Date | USCIS Service Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student [(c)(3)] | YSC19119***** | 25 Mar, 19 1 month 2 days | 27 Nov, 18 5 month |
| Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | YSC19119***** | 25 Mar, 19 1 month 2 days | 24 Jan, 19 3 month 2 days |
| All other applications for employment authorization | YSC19119***** | 25 Mar, 19 1 month 2 days | 27 Nov, 18 5 month |
| Updated: 6:01 CST Next Update: 9:01 CST | |||
| NATIONAL BENEFITS | Best Case | Receipt Date | USCIS Service Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 19061***** | 28 Dec, 18 3 month 29 days | 29 Sep, 18 6 month 29 days |
| All other applications for employment authorization | 19042***** | 30 Nov, 18 4 month 27 days | 22 Sep, 18 7 month 6 days |
| Updated: 6:01 CST Next Update: 9:01 CST | |||
USCIS EAD Processing Time
USCIS EAD processing time varies between 1 month to 6 months.
EAD applications filed on form i-765 can be for different types of employment authorizations. The EAD approval processing timeline for both new and renewal or extension requests is given above for all H4 EAD, L2 Visa EAD, I-485 adjustment of status pending EADs at all USCIS service centers including National Benefits Center.
The best case scenario is the most recent EAD approval that we have found using data from various user driven forums and online trackers. The final dates have been merged with USCIS official data to give you a reliable average EAD processing time.
Raise USCIS Case Service Request – Outside Normal Processing Time
If your ‘case received date’ is before the date mentioned above, you should raise a service request with USCIS to check why your case has been delayed. This could mean that your case is taking longer than other similar cases and may be stuck in administrative processing.
How long does it take for EAD to come?
The normal USCIS processing time is mentioned above for each service center.
How do I check the status of my EAD application?
You can use USCIS case status check website to get the status of your EAD application with your USCIS receipt number.
Can I work with approval notice for EAD?
You cannot start working until you have received your EAD card.
How long does it take to get EAD card once approved?
You should receive your card within 5-7 days once the status of your EAD application shows as ‘Card sent for printing’.
EAD processing time Dallas or Phoenix
There are no USCIS service centers named Dallas or Phoenix. You just send your applications to lock-boxes (mail box) located in Dallas and Phoenix. After that, USCIS routes your EAD application to actual service center. Check your receipt number to find which service is processing your application.
EAD Processing Time after RFE
It usually takes 60-90 days to process and approve EAD application after you have submitted RFE response to USCIS. The count starts from day USCIS receives your RFE response.
Make sure your primary visa like H1B (or L) has at-least 6 months of validity before applying for dependent H4 EAD to avoid a certain RFE.
How long does the SSN card take to arrive if applied with EAD application?
The SSN takes about 4 weeks to arrive if your EAD has been approved and you had opted to get SSN with your EAD application.
If not applied with EAD, you have to apply SSN separately after you receive your EAD card.
EAD USA USCIS Processing Time
Kannan 25 Apr, 19 at 8:12 pm
Anil- my EAD receipt number is WAC1990169997. I read somewhere that digits 6-8 represent working day of particular fiscal year. What does “901”in my receipt number represent? Please advise.
Anil Gupta 25 Apr, 19 at 9:09 pm
USCIS has started using a new receipt number system where the 901 does not represent the working day. We do not know what it actually means.
Kannan 25 Apr, 19 at 10:09 pm
Thanks
Raghunath 25 Apr, 19 at 1:47 pm
Hi Anil,
Will USCIS send email notification when H4 EAD is approved or do I need to keep checking USCIS Case Status?
Thank you.
Anil Gupta 25 Apr, 19 at 4:08 pm
If you have registered on USCIS case status website, you can add your case receipt number there and enable email and text alerts. You will get both email and SMS on mobile as and when a status update happens on your case.
Al 25 Apr, 19 at 8:41 am
JFYI, My L2 EAD renewal is done, receipt note date 01 Feb. 2019, at California service center.
Anil Gupta 25 Apr, 19 at 10:31 am
Thanks for sharing your information. I appreciate it.
MR 24 Apr, 19 at 2:32 pm
Thanks for this site, i checked it quite a lot while waiting for my EAD.
I attempted to update my status but it still reflects pending – Just wanted to update that my L2 EAD was approved at California on 18th April, card has been sent. My receipt date was 13th February and I did not use premium processing.
Anil Gupta 24 Apr, 19 at 2:40 pm
Thanks for sharing your case update. We appreciate it.