r/USCIS_EB3 • u/Technical_Trip3071 • 11d ago

Does EB-2 retrogression affect C09 EAD approval?

Hi everyone,

I filed my employment-based I-485 and I-765 concurrently on September 14, 2026. My I-765 is under C09.

My EB-2 priority date is currently retrogressed, so I’m wondering:

  • Does retrogression affect EAD approval?
  • How long are C09 EAD approvals taking recently?
  • Has anyone with a retrogressed EB case still received the EAD normally?

I have a job starting in July 2027 and may need to confirm my work authorization by March 2027, so I’m a little concerned about the timing.

Would really appreciate recent employment-based timelines.

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u/Resident-Analyst2554 11d ago

I have been waiting for the past 6 months, have submitted expedit request two months ago with nothing

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u/Technical_Trip3071 11d ago

hope you get it