same case with me, EAD approved for derivative applicant

my timeline is same. what is your field office?

@A Z Dependent also has social security before because she is a student. I am from Nigeria. I think part of the 39 countries. @A S , I filed at Raleigh field office while my wife filed at Cleveland field office

@Dee Barbara is your wife also from Nigeria? I guess it is became different field offices are processing your case.

Their is an hold on adjudication for benefits from persons from the ban countries. This means you won't get a decision on your EAD or I-485 until the hold is lifted. The reason why your wife got hers is because it was approved before the hold in December 2025 the holding policy was implemented in January 2026.

@helen helen my wife is also a Nigerian

so any news on when the ban will be lifted?

@Dee Barbara ,a review of the ban and possibly being lifted is due by June. let's keep our fingers crossed 🤞 that Nigeria name will be removed from the list by God's grace 🙏 🙏

@hello mark of the wife got hers and they both filed the same time he’s definitely going to get his approval his because we’re hearing that the pause with not necessarily affect EAD card.

@A Z I have noticed you’re full of negative comments in this platform.. please allow people to hope positively. take bad energy somewhere else.

This can definitely feel confusing, but it’s actually a normal situation. USCIS processes each application on its own, even when filed together. So your wife’s EAD being approved and produced does not mean your I-485 or EAD should be approved at the same time. What it likely means: Her I-765 was reviewed and cleared first Your case is still pending final review or background checks Extra security checks can sometimes take longer for the principal applicant There’s no set timeline connecting her EAD to your I-485 decision. It can still take a few weeks to a few months depending on processing. The key point is that nothing here suggests a problem. Your case is still moving, just on its own track. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them in our next Lawfully office hours session!. - Attorney Rami Lee (All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)