EAD Processing Time at USCIS service centers
| Number | Receipt | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pending Approved RFE, Denied Your case Verified Status | ||
| CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER | Raise SR | Best Case Approval |
|---|---|---|
| I-485 pending EAD receipt date | 20 Aug, 18 | 16 Dec, 18 |
| 5 month | 1 month 2 days | |
| Haiti extension receipt date | 15 May, 17 | 28 Oct, 17 |
| 1 year 8 month | 1 year 2 month | |
| H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others receipt date | 20 Aug, 18 | 16 Dec, 18 |
| 5 month | 1 month 2 days | |
| Updated: 1:37 CST Next Update: 4:37 CST | ||
| VERMONT SERVICE CENTER | Raise SR | Best Case Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Approved, concurrently filed, I-821D EAD receipt date | 11 Jun, 18 | 28 Aug, 18 |
| 7 month 10 days | 4 month 22 days | |
| I-485 pending EAD receipt date | 20 Aug, 18 | 16 Dec, 18 |
| 5 month | 1 month 2 days | |
| TPS for El Salvador EAD receipt date | 11 Jun, 18 | 27 Aug, 18 |
| 7 month 10 days | 4 month 23 days | |
| H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others receipt date | 09 Jul, 18 | 29 Oct, 18 |
| 6 month 12 days | 2 month 20 days | |
| Updated: 1:37 CST Next Update: 4:37 CST | ||
| TEXAS SERVICE CENTER | Raise SR | Best Case Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Pending Asylum EAD receipt date | 18 Oct, 18 | 16 Dec, 18 |
| 3 month 1 days | 1 month 2 days | |
| I-485 pending EAD receipt date | 20 Aug, 18 | 16 Dec, 18 |
| 5 month | 1 month 2 days | |
| H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others receipt date | 20 Aug, 18 | 16 Dec, 18 |
| 5 month | 1 month 2 days | |
| Updated: 1:37 CST Next Update: 4:37 CST | ||
| NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER | Raise SR | Best Case Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] receipt date | 20 Aug, 18 | 27 Nov, 18 |
| 5 month | 1 month 21 days | |
| Pending Asylum EAD receipt date | 28 Oct, 18 | 16 Dec, 18 |
| 2 month 21 days | 1 month 2 days | |
| I-485 pending EAD receipt date | 20 Aug, 18 | 29 Nov, 18 |
| 5 month | 1 month 19 days | |
| H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others receipt date | 20 Aug, 18 | 27 Nov, 18 |
| 5 month | 1 month 21 days | |
| Updated: 1:37 CST Next Update: 4:37 CST | ||
| POTOMAC SERVICE CENTER | Raise SR | Best Case Approval |
|---|---|---|
| F-1 OPT EAD (Pre-Completion, Post-completion, STEM) - C(3) receipt date | 10 Aug, 18 | 29 Oct, 18 |
| 5 month 10 days | 2 month 20 days | |
| Pending Asylum EAD receipt date | 10 Aug, 18 | 28 Oct, 18 |
| 5 month 10 days | 2 month 21 days | |
| H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others receipt date | 10 Aug, 18 | 31 Oct, 18 |
| 5 month 10 days | 2 month 18 days | |
| Updated: 1:37 CST Next Update: 4:37 CST | ||
| NATIONAL BENEFITS SERVICE CENTER | Raise SR | Best Case Approval |
|---|---|---|
| I-485 pending EAD receipt date | 01 Aug, 18 | 30 Oct, 18 |
| 5 month 19 days | 2 month 19 days | |
| H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others receipt date | 03 May, 18 | 29 Jul, 18 |
| 8 month 19 days | 5 month 22 days | |
| Updated: 1:37 CST Next Update: 4:37 CST | ||
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?
NO. You cannot. You need the EAD card to start any kind of work.
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.
Glossary
- CSC = California Service Center
- VSC = Vermont Service Center
- NSC = Nebraska Service Center
- TSC = Texas Service Center
- YSC / PSC = Potomac Service Center
- N.A. = Not Applicable