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I-765 Processing Times

Application for Employment Authorization — current estimated processing-time ranges by USCIS office. Click any office for the per-office detail.

DC / Primary Office
1.5–3 mo.
Service Centers (all)
Fastest Office
1–2.5 mo.
Service Centers (all)
Slowest Office
2–5 mo.
Service Centers (all)
Offices Tracked
3
Field + service centers
01

I-765 Processing Times — All Offices

80th percentile · Monthly
egov.uscis.gov/processing-times · Represents 80% of adjudicated cases over prior 6 months · Click any office for detail
USCIS Office · 80th percentile of prior 6 monthsClick office for full detail →
USCIS OfficeCategory / SubtypeProcessing TimeReceipt Date for Inquiry
Service Centers (all)
Based on a pending I-485
Based on a pending I-485
1.5–3 mo.
Service Centers (all)
Based on F-1 OPT
Based on F-1 OPT
1–2.5 mo.
Service Centers (all)
Based on a pending asylum application (c)(8)
Based on a pending asylum application (c)(8)
2–5 mo.

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Last updated 2026-04-28 · Source: USCIS Processing Times · For informational purposes only — not legal advice · Consult an attorney for your specific situation.