Current H4 EAD, L2 EAD processing time 2018 – Vermont, Texas, California, Nebraska
H4 EAD, L2 EAD processing time (form i765) at Vermont, Texas, California, Nebraska for new and renewal requests in 2018.
| CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER | Processing Applications received on or before | Wait Days | Wait Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4 EAD / L2 EAD | March 20, 2018 | 150 | 5 |
| VERMONT SERVICE CENTER | Processing Applications received on or before | Wait Days | Wait Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4 EAD / L2 EAD | March 20, 2018 | 150 | 5 |
| TEXAS SERVICE CENTER | Processing Applications received on or before | Wait Days | Wait Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4 EAD / L2 EAD | March 20, 2018 | 150 | 5 |
| NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER | Processing Applications received on or before | Wait Days | Wait Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4 EAD / L2 EAD | March 20, 2018 | 150 | 5 |
These processing times are same for H4 EAD and L2 EAD applications (form i-765) at this time.
The same time is applicable for NEW and RENEWAL requests.
H4-EAD applications filed on or before the ‘Current Processing Date’ are getting processed currently.
The ‘Days’ or ‘Months’ is what a standard application is taking.
Read days or months individually, not days + months.
H4 EAD, L2 EAD Processing Time Date On or AFTER
Means that USCIS is currently working on cases filed on or after this date.
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 14 to check why your case has been delayed.
This certainly means that your case is taking longer than other similar cases and may be stuck in administrative processing.
Example:
If Date is 08/01/2017, this means that applications filed before 1 August, 2017 are being processed by that center. It is taking 159 days (or delayed by 159 days) or 5 months to process application.
How long does it take for EAD to come?
The normal time is 90 days but it can be more depending on the USCIS work load. The current time that each USCIS center is experiencing is noted above.
You can submit an inquiry about your H4-EAD 88 (Form I-765) to USCIS, if your case has been pending more than 75 days.
How do i check the status of my EAD?
You can use USCIS case status check website 124 to get the status of your EAD application. You will need your USCIS receipt number.
Can i work with approval notice for EAD?
NO. You cannot. You need the EAD card to start any kinf 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’.
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.
CSC = California Service Center
VSC = Vermont Service Center
NSC = Nebraska Service Center
TSC = Texas Service Center
N.A. = Not Applicable
Source: USCIS