EAD (Work Permit) Processing Times
Processing times for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) and Advance Parole travel documents.
3 forms tracked. Data from Apr 21, 2026. Fastest: I-765 at < 1 mo.
Work Authorization (EAD) Trends
Upper bound of processing time range shown. Source: USCIS.
Work Authorization (EAD) Forms
3| Form | Processing Time | Status |
|---|---|---|
| I-765 (EAD) | 9.4 mo – 14.5 mo | Slow |
| I-765V | 11.5 mo – 12.0 mo | Fast |
| I-131 | 19.0 mo – 20.8 mo | Slow |
Frequently Asked Questions
Current work authorization (EAD) processing times range from < 1 mo (I-765) to 17.5 mo (I-131) depending on the form. Data is updated daily.
Based on current data, I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) has the fastest processing time at < 1 mo.
Cite This Data
Citation
ImmigrationTimes.org. (2026). Work Authorization (EAD) Processing Times (data as of Apr 21, 2026). Retrieved May 13, 2026, from https://immigrationtimes.org/ead/
Compare processing times by service center — see how wait times for these forms vary by USCIS office.
Source: USCIS. Data from Apr 21, 2026. Permanent link.