May 2026
Employment Based
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
All other applications for employment authorization
Current monthly report available
Dataset updated Jul 25, 2026.
Latest official release Jun 13, 2026.
Latest monthly data
May 2026
Service-wide metrics for 1 classification. Counts and processing times are not office-specific.
May 2026
May 2026
USCIS monthly average
May 2026 classification detail
| Classification | Received | Approved | Denied | Pending | Over 6 months | Avg. months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Employment Authorization | 202,820 | 96,630 | 24,454 | 2,119,836 | 1,327,968 | 4.7 months |
FY2026 Q1
Latest all-forms quarter
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
All listed classifications
All listed classifications
All listed classifications
| Classification | Received | Approved | Denied | Pending | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Employment Authorization (Asylum) | 211,289 | 286,500 | 27,263 | 124,993 | 0.8 months |
| Application for Employment Authorization (Adjustment Of Status) | 164,763 | 63,429 | 23,327 | 461,884 | 4.4 months |
| Application for Employment Authorization (DACA) | 63,919 | 35,859 | 651 | 159,122 | 1.9 months |
| Application for Employment Authorization (All Other) | 151,156 | 139,555 | 13,725 | 875,191 | 4.1 months |
Historical medians
National median processing time by fiscal year
FY2026 values are partial-year through May 31, 2026. These medians use a different methodology from the monthly averages above.
All other applications for employment authorization
Latest published median: 3.9 months.
Based on an approved, concurrently filed, I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (c)(33).
Latest published median: 2.8 months.
Based on a pending asylum application
Latest published median: 0.7 months.
Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application
Latest published median: 4.6 months.
Based on parole
Latest published median: 5.9 months.
Based on parole (c)(11)
Latest published median: 6.1 months.
Legacy quarterly series
Older inventory movement
This series comes from the pulled legacy TSV export and is not presented as current.
| Quarter | Received | Approved | Denied | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2019 | 562,825 | 439,958 | 49,084 | 707,935 |
| Q3 2019 | 584,136 | 441,959 | 92,648 | 753,462 |
| Q4 2019 | 536,896 | 586,374 | 67,766 | 637,811 |
| Q1 2020 | 520,023 | 459,060 | 59,551 | 645,611 |
| Q2 2020 | 523,300 | 500,422 | 56,548 | 676,118 |
| Q3 2020 | 451,366 | 488,259 | 38,207 | 603,841 |
| Q4 2020 | 475,265 | 363,780 | 33,541 | 648,985 |
| Q1 2021 | 470,736 | 353,629 | 35,835 | 728,090 |
Service-center coverage
6 mapped centers
Official USCIS reports
Recent source documents for I-765
Official USCIS release Jun 13, 2026
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Eligibility Category and Filing Type (Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1)
Contains data on receipts, approvals, denials, and pending for I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Data is classified by eligibility category and filing type by quarter of fiscal year.
I-765
Official USCIS release Jun 13, 2026
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Counts of Pending Applications by Days Pending and by filing type for All Eligibility Categories and (c)(8) Pending Asylum Category (Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1)
This report contains number of pending I-765 petitions by number of days pending, for all EAD categories, as well as for the (c)(8) category for pending asylum applicants. This report is produced in response to direction set forth in the H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 became Public Law No: 117-328.
I-765
Official USCIS release Mar 25, 2026
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Eligibility Category and Filing Type (Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 4)
Contains data on receipts, approvals, denials, and pending for I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Data is classified by eligibility category and filing type by quarter of fiscal year.
I-765
Official USCIS release Mar 25, 2026
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Counts of Pending Applications by Days Pending and by filing type for All Eligibility Categories and (c)(8) Pending Asylum Category (Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 4)
This report contains number of pending I-765 petitions by number of days pending, for all EAD categories, as well as for the (c)(8) category for pending asylum applicants. This report is produced in response to direction set forth in the H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 became Public Law No: 117-328.
I-765
Official USCIS release Oct 9, 2025
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Eligibility Category and Filing Type (Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 3)
Contains data on receipts, approvals, denials, and pending for I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Data is classified by eligibility category and filing type by quarter of fiscal year.
I-765
Official USCIS release Oct 9, 2025
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Counts of Pending Applications by Days Pending and by filing type for All Eligibility Categories and (c)(8) Pending Asylum Category (Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 3)
This report contains number of pending I-765 petitions by number of days pending, for all EAD categories, as well as for the (c)(8) category for pending asylum applicants. This report is produced in response to direction set forth in the H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 became Public Law No: 117-328.
I-765
Official USCIS release Jul 1, 2025
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Eligibility Category and Filing Type (Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 2)
Contains data on receipts, approvals, denials, and pending for I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Data is classified by eligibility category and filing type by quarter of fiscal year.
I-765
Official USCIS release Jul 1, 2025
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Counts of Pending Applications by Days Pending and by filing type for All Eligibility Categories and (c)(8) Pending Asylum Category (Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 2)
This report contains number of pending I-765 petitions by number of days pending, for all EAD categories, as well as for the (c)(8) category for pending asylum applicants. This report is produced in response to direction set forth in the H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 became Public Law No: 117-328.
I-765
Official USCIS release May 1, 2025
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Eligibility Category and Filing Type (Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 1)
Contains data on receipts, approvals, denials, and pending for I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Data is classified by eligibility category and filing type by quarter of fiscal year.
I-765
Official USCIS release May 1, 2025
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Counts of Pending Applications by Days Pending and by filing type for All Eligibility Categories and (c)(8) Pending Asylum Category (Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 1)
This report contains number of pending I-765 petitions by number of days pending, for all EAD categories, as well as for the (c)(8) category for pending asylum applicants. This report is produced in response to direction set forth in the H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 became Public Law No: 117-328.
I-765
Legacy cached estimates
March 2022 office snapshots
These values are retained only for historical context and are not current processing estimates.
California Service Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
7 entries
California Service Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
- Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]11.5-7.5 monthsService request date May 20, 2021
- Based on being an L-2 spouse of an L-1 nonimmigrant [(a)(18)]12.5-8.5 monthsService request date May 02, 2021
- Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (Standalone; not filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]10.5-7.5 monthsService request date June 22, 2021
- Based on an approved, concurrently filed, I-821D [(c)(33)] learn more. to see belowService request date Not published
- Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]21.5-20 monthsService request date July 26, 2020
- Haiti extension [(c)(19), (a)(12)]7-5 monthsService request date October 05, 2021
- All other applications for employment authorization13-8 monthsService request date April 13, 2021
National Benefits Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
4 entries
National Benefits Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
- Application for Suspension of Deportation/Sec.244/NACARA/Cancel of Removal [(c)(10)]8.5-5.5 monthsService request date August 25, 2021
- Alien with Final Order of Deportation Under an OSUP [(c)(18)]11-6.5 monthsService request date June 05, 2021
- Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]12.5-7.5 monthsService request date April 27, 2021
- All other applications for employment authorization14-7 monthsService request date March 17, 2021
Nebraska Service Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
8 entries
Nebraska Service Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
- All other applications for employment authorization10-1.5 monthsService request date July 15, 2021
- Based on an approved, concurrently filed, I-821D [(c)(33)]3.5-3 monthsService request date January 19, 2022
- Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]14.5-12 monthsService request date February 19, 2021
- Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)]9-6.5 monthsService request date August 13, 2021
- Based on being admitted as a Refugee [(a)(3)]6.5-4 monthsService request date October 26, 2021
- Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]11-6.5 monthsService request date June 17, 2021
- Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]10.5-6 monthsService request date June 24, 2021
- Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (Standalone; not filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]12-6.5 monthsService request date May 19, 2021
Potomac Service Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
3 entries
Potomac Service Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
- Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student [(c)(3)]3-1.5 monthsService request date February 02, 2022
- Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)]12-10.5 monthsService request date May 08, 2021
- All other applications for employment authorization9-5.5 monthsService request date August 06, 2021
Texas Service Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
8 entries
Texas Service Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
- Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]8-6 monthsService request date September 03, 2021
- Based on being an L-2 spouse of an L-1 nonimmigrant [(a)(18)]8-6 monthsService request date September 03, 2021
- Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]3-2 monthsService request date February 02, 2022
- Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (Standalone; not filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]8-6 monthsService request date September 03, 2021
- Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] learn more. to see belowService request date Not published
- Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]18.5-14 monthsService request date October 19, 2020
- Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19), (a)(12)]4-3 monthsService request date January 03, 2022
- All other applications for employment authorization3.5-2 monthsService request date January 18, 2022
Vermont Service Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
7 entries
Vermont Service Center
Published Mar 29, 2022
- Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (Standalone; not filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]8.5-5 monthsService request date August 19, 2021
- All other applications for employment authorization10.5-6 monthsService request date June 30, 2021
- Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19), (a)(12)]7.5-1.5 monthsService request date September 22, 2021
- Based on an approved, concurrently filed, I-821D [(c)(33)]3.5-3 monthsService request date January 19, 2022
- Based on being an L-2 spouse of an L-1 nonimmigrant [(a)(18)]11.5-7.5 monthsService request date May 29, 2021
- Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]10.5-6 monthsService request date June 24, 2021
- Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]12.5-9 monthsService request date April 28, 2021
Data notes
How to read this page
- Annual processing-month history for select classifications is refreshed from the official USCIS Historical Processing Times Trends factsheet (data as of March 5, 2024).
- Historical national median processing times are refreshed from the official USCIS rendered tables. FY2026 is partial-year through May 31, 2026.
- Current processing-time estimates in the local snapshot come from cached USCIS API responses published on March 29, 2022. They are included only as legacy context; the primary up-to-date source is the USCIS Immigration and Citizenship Data RSS feed and linked quarterly workbooks.
- Monthly service-wide metrics come from the latest USCIS appropriations reporting CSV and may use a different processing-time methodology than the historical national median series.
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