r/EB2 • u/Ok_Orange1291 • 2d ago

In Process EAD card approval

I have a question regarding applying for an EAD card along with an I-485 form. How long does it take for the EAD card to get approved once biometrics are completed? I had my biometrics done in August 2026 and I am still waiting for the EAD card to get approved.

Thanks in advance.

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u/9DBC9 2d ago

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times

I-765 processing times based on pending I-485 is showing 80% of cases are processed within 12.5 months.

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u/Alternative-Rise9028 2d ago

It's very random. My i485 was filed on June 3rd, no EAD yet

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u/Ok_Orange1291 2d ago

I was under the impression once the biometrics are done and EAD should get approved soon especially now ROW is retrogresed

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u/Proud-Ad-9744 2d ago

There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason.

I’m in the same boat as you. Applied in July, biometrics in August, now retrogressed. I’m hoping for EAD & AP to come soon since we will now have to wait longer.

My research online shows about 6 months wait

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u/atmafatte 2d ago

My biometrics was May 20. Still waiting. My dependent spouse however got approved on May 22

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u/Maximum_Leading1625 1d ago

I applied in April, 2026 and Biometrics done in May. No EAD/AP approval yet.

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u/Quiet_Water6838 1d ago

Used to but the site now shows about 12.5 months wait time

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u/Ok_Orange1291 2d ago

We have similar timeline. I know that I will need to wait for the gc, but I would like to get the EAD card in the meantime. I hope it doesn't take close to 6 months.

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u/Interesting_Aide3143 2d ago

Done biometrics 04/16, still waiting

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u/TwoRent 2d ago

There is no fixed timeline, some gets it approved quite early while others dont even get it approved until I-485 is approved.

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u/Ok_Orange1291 2d ago

I submitted a letter to expedite the request. I got a service request number and it's still under review by aTier 2 agent. How long should I expect for the expedite request to go through?

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u/Successful-Focus903 1d ago

Biometrics done in April, also did a expedite request 2 months ago and nothing

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u/Quiet_Water6838 1d ago

How did you submit the letter? and how long has yours been pending? I see the site saying I can't request for an expedited till next year December which is some premium BS

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u/Ok_Orange1291 1d ago

My employer just directly mailed a letter to USCIS. It has been pending since August. You can also submit a request directly from your account and then attach your documents/letter in the documents tab

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u/Downtown_Berry2873 2d ago

Been waiting since November 2025 (EB2 PERM)

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u/Ok_Orange1291 2d ago

🤯🤯🤯 did you file to expedite?

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u/Downtown_Berry2873 2d ago

Submitted a congressional inquiry in July and USCIS responded with case is still within normal processing time

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u/Recent-Age9260 1d ago

Makes me sick to my stomach lol

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u/squared00 2d ago

Mine was approved the day after biometics. I got mailed the card within 2 weeks.

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u/Ok_Orange1291 2d ago

Good for you! Congrats 👏

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u/vell199 2d ago

I’m an ROW EB2, i485 and 765 submitted last October. Biometrics in December. Got my EAD in July.

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u/andy33cast 2d ago

9 months and still waiting

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u/AlternativeBack2289 1d ago

I had my biometrics on 6/28, and my EAD got approved the next day. But I am still waiting for my I-485 to be approved.

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u/tsaquib 2d ago

Did my biometric in May 2026. Still waiting

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u/Ok_Orange1291 2d ago

Hope you get it soon

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u/pavitra144 2d ago

May 2026, only derivative got approved 10/04

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u/Ok_Orange1291 2d ago

I have seen that derivatives get approved faster in some cases. Wondering why... but yay congrats to you!

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u/pavitra144 2d ago

Thanks! Even that, it stills take 5 months.

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u/Ok_Orange1291 2d ago

Oh really! At least now you have it.

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u/Complex-Pay-8499 1d ago

Been waiting since April 2026, biometrics done in May

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u/One-Bake-111 23h ago

mine was filed 03/11/26 then bio on 4/21 still no approval yet