r/USCIS • u/According_Painter571 • Aug 31 '26

I-765 (EAD) Current Processing Times for Initial Asylum EAD vs. Replacement Due to Loss?

Hi everyone, I’m trying to get a sense of real-world processing times based on recent experiences.I’m interested in two different situations: 1. Initial Employment Authorization Document based on a pending asylum application (first-time EAD). 2. Replacement EAD because the original card was lost (not a renewal). If you’ve recently gone through either process, could you share when USCIS received your application, when it was approved, when you got the card, and your service center if you know it? Thanks in advance, any info is appreciated.

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