Ki Ku Lyn Do
Jul 28, 2025
Still waiting on EAD after 4 months
Hi everyone,
I filed my Employment Authorization (I-765) along with I-485 and I-131 under a pending EB1-A (I-140) on March 31st, 2025. According to the USCIS website, 80% of EAD cases at the National Benefits Center (NBC) are completed within 3.5 months, but it’s been 4 months now and I haven’t received any updates.
National Benefits Center (NBC) IOE 09 314 Receipt date: March 31, 2025 Biometrics taken: May 16, 2025 Inquiry date: September 4, 2025
It’s getting a bit frustrating seeing so many people receiving their EADs within a much shorter timeframe while mine seems stuck. I’m working with a lawyer, and he mentioned we’ll submit a case inquiry if there’s still no update by the inquiry date.
Is anyone else in a similar situation (same IOE range or similar timeline)? Would love to hear your experience or any thoughts on what might be causing delays.
Thanks in advance!
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amdsk aJul 28, 2025
@Ki Ku Lyn Do Do you currently have existing work authorization?
Kevin 123Jul 28, 2025
I have filed AOS March 1st week
bio apr 1st week
no EAD Yet
Dalip KumarJul 28, 2025
my PD April 2 at NBC, renewal based on pending i-485
Lara 🌸Jul 29, 2025
april 15 at nbc still nothing
Andrew AzubykeJul 29, 2025
I am in the same category and have an existing work authorization. could that be the reason? @amdsk a
M IJul 29, 2025
Apr 17 at NBC, radio silence after biometrics
amdsk aJul 29, 2025
@Andrew Azubyke @Ki Ku Lyn Do Yes I have read forums that if you existing work authorization, then it is deprioritized over those who need it to start work.
it’s possible that once case reaches field office for final adjudication, your i131 and 765 is the first thing they approve.
Ki Ku Lyn DoJul 29, 2025
@amdsk a kinda, I’m on f-1 status, so I can work but only for the university I’m currently enrolled unless I request a CPT or OPT
Ki Ku Lyn DoJul 29, 2025
@Kevin 123 ooh nooo 😢whishing us the best of luck
Ki Ku Lyn DoJul 29, 2025
@Dalip Kumar did you applied for EB1?
Ki Ku Lyn DoJul 29, 2025
@M I 😢eb1-a as well?
Ki Ku Lyn DoJul 29, 2025
@amdsk a what do you mean “once case reaches field office for final adjudication”?
M IJul 29, 2025
@Ki Ku Lyn Do eb1-b
Dalip KumarJul 30, 2025
@Ki Ku Lyn Do it is marriage based
