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I-765 Processing Times

Application for Employment Authorization

4.1months (FY2026)

Processing Time Trend

Median months by fiscal year

By Classification

All other applications for employment authorization

Fiscal YearMedian (months)
FY20213.0
FY20224.7
FY20233.2
FY20243.1
FY20252.8
FY20264.1

Based on a pending asylum application

Fiscal YearMedian (months)
FY20213.2
FY20229.2
FY20231.6
FY20240.5
FY20250.7
FY20260.7

Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application

Fiscal YearMedian (months)
FY20142.2
FY20152.3
FY20162.5
FY20173.0
FY20184.1
FY20195.1
FY20217.1
FY20226.7
FY20235.5
FY20243.7
FY20252.2
FY20264.3

Based on parole

Fiscal YearMedian (months)
FY20210.6
FY20221.1
FY20231.3
FY20240.8
FY20250.9
FY20266.2

Source: USCIS Historic Processing Times. Median processing times by fiscal year. Actual processing times may vary by service center, classification, and individual case complexity.

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