I-765 Processing Times
Application for Employment Authorization
8.4 mo – 12.6 mo
across all service centers
Current USCIS I-765 processing times range from 8.4 mo to 12.6 mo depending on the service center. Updated Mar 29, 2026.
Processing Time Trend
Upper bound of processing time range shown. Source: USCIS via jzebedee/uscis.
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Service Center Comparison
2| Service Center | Min | Max | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Center Operations (SCD) Fastest | 8.1 mo | 11.6 mo | Normal |
| National Benefits Center (NBC) | 8.9 mo | 14.7 mo | Slow |
Cite This Data
Citation
ImmigrationTimes.org. (2026). I-765 Processing Times. Retrieved Mar 29, 2026, from https://immigrationtimes.org/forms/i-765/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Current USCIS I-765 processing times range from 8.4 mo to 12.6 mo depending on the service center. This data is updated daily from USCIS official processing time estimates.
Based on current data, Service Center Operations has the shortest I-765 processing times at 11.6 mo. See the full comparison in the table above.
Based on data from the last three months, I-765 processing times are increasing. Processing times have risen compared to three months ago. View the trend chart above for the full historical picture.
You can check official processing times on the USCIS website at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times. Select your form (I-765), the office or service center that is processing your case, and your filing category. ImmigrationTimes.org tracks these same times with historical trends and comparisons.
Processing times for I-765 vary by service center, filing category, case complexity, and current USCIS workload. Security checks, requests for evidence (RFEs), and application volume can all affect how long a case takes. The service center comparison table above shows how times differ by location.
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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Data aggregated from daily USCIS processing time snapshots. Updated Mar 29, 2026. Permanent link.