How Long To Get Ssn After Ead

H4 EAD processing time varies from 4-8 months in Vermont, Texas, Nebraska, and California service centers.

i485 EAD processing time is 2 to 6 months at the National benefits center.

How long does it take for EAD to come? The answer is the processing time varies for EAD applications filed on form i-765 for different types of employment authorizations.

The most recent EAD approval found using data from user-driven online forums is merged with USCIS official data to give you a reliable average EAD processing time.

Type	Fastest Case	Slowest/Call USCIS Date
Pending Asylum EAD	YSC20251***** Receipt: 29 Sep, 20 Approved in 1 year 1 month	11 Aug, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 3 month
F-1 OPT EAD (Pre-Completion, Post-completion, STEM) - C(3)	YSC21036***** Receipt: 23 Nov, 20 Approved in 12 month 2 days	23 Nov, 20 Slowest case approval in 12 month 2 days
H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others	YSC21038***** Receipt: 25 Nov, 20 Approved in 12 month	04 Aug, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 3 month

Type	Fastest Case	Slowest/Call USCIS Date
Based on being an L-2 spouse of an L-1 nonimmigrant [(a)(18)]	TSC21019***** Receipt: 28 Oct, 20 Approved in 1 year	08 Jun, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 5 month
TPS for El Salvador EAD	TSC21076***** Receipt: 25 Jan, 21 Approved in 9 month 29 days	02 Oct, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 1 month
Pending Asylum EAD	TSC21076***** Receipt: 25 Jan, 21 Approved in 9 month 29 days	13 Dec, 20 Slowest case approval in 11 month 12 days
H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others	TSC21036***** Receipt: 23 Nov, 20 Approved in 12 month 2 days	15 Jul, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 4 month
Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]	TSC20247***** Receipt: 23 Sep, 20 Approved in 1 year 1 month	30 Apr, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 6 month
Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (Standalone; not filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]	TSC20249***** Receipt: 25 Sep, 20 Approved in 1 year 1 month	08 Jun, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 5 month
Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]	TSC21059***** Receipt: 28 Dec, 20 Approved in 10 month 27 days	20 Feb, 19 Slowest case approval in 2 year 9 month
I-485 pending EAD	TSC21037***** Receipt: 24 Nov, 20 Approved in 12 month 1 days	06 Oct, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 1 month

Type	Fastest Case	Slowest/Call USCIS Date
Alien with Final Order of Deportation Under an OSUP [(c)(18)]	NBC21038***** Receipt: 25 Nov, 20 Approved in 12 month	02 Aug, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 3 month
H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others	NBC21033***** Receipt: 18 Nov, 20 Approved in 1 year	03 Aug, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 3 month
Application for Suspension of Deportation/Sec.244/NACARA/Cancel of Removal [(c)(10)]	NBC21080***** Receipt: 29 Jan, 21 Approved in 9 month 25 days	16 Nov, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year
I-485 pending EAD	NBC21033***** Receipt: 18 Nov, 20 Approved in 1 year	19 Apr, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 7 month

Type	Fastest Case	Slowest/Call USCIS Date
Based on being admitted as a Refugee [(a)(3)]	LIN21059***** Receipt: 28 Dec, 20 Approved in 10 month 27 days	25 Oct, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year
Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]	LIN21073***** Receipt: 19 Jan, 21 Approved in 10 month 5 days	03 Feb, 19 Slowest case approval in 2 year 9 month
Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]	LIN20249***** Receipt: 25 Sep, 20 Approved in 1 year 1 month	27 May, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 5 month
I-485 pending EAD	LIN21037***** Receipt: 24 Nov, 20 Approved in 12 month 1 days	17 Oct, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 1 month
Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (Standalone; not filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]	LIN20248***** Receipt: 24 Sep, 20 Approved in 1 year 1 month	08 Jun, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 5 month
Pending Asylum EAD	LIN21060***** Receipt: 29 Dec, 20 Approved in 10 month 26 days	22 Nov, 20 Slowest case approval in 12 month 3 days
Approved, concurrently filed, I-821D EAD	LIN21073***** Receipt: 19 Jan, 21 Approved in 10 month 5 days	29 Dec, 20 Slowest case approval in 10 month 26 days
H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others	LIN21037***** Receipt: 24 Nov, 20 Approved in 12 month 1 days	16 Jul, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 4 month

Type	Fastest Case	Slowest/Call USCIS Date
Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]	EAC20244***** Receipt: 18 Sep, 20 Approved in 1 year 2 month	19 Apr, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 7 month
Based on being an L-2 spouse of an L-1 nonimmigrant [(a)(18)]	EAC21016***** Receipt: 23 Oct, 20 Approved in 1 year	21 Jul, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 4 month
I-485 pending EAD	EAC21033***** Receipt: 18 Nov, 20 Approved in 1 year	12 Sep, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 2 month
Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (Standalone; not filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]	EAC20248***** Receipt: 24 Sep, 20 Approved in 1 year 1 month	08 Jun, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 5 month
Approved, concurrently filed, I-821D EAD	EAC21073***** Receipt: 19 Jan, 21 Approved in 10 month 5 days	14 May, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 6 month
TPS for El Salvador EAD	EAC21079***** Receipt: 28 Jan, 21 Approved in 9 month 26 days	06 Oct, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 1 month
H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others	EAC21080***** Receipt: 29 Jan, 21 Approved in 9 month 25 days	24 Jul, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 3 month

Type	Fastest Case	Slowest/Call USCIS Date
Haiti extension [(c)(19), (a)(12)]	CSC21079***** Receipt: 28 Jan, 21 Approved in 9 month 26 days	01 May, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 6 month
Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (Standalone; not filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]	CSC20247***** Receipt: 23 Sep, 20 Approved in 1 year 1 month	28 Feb, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 8 month
Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (filed with I-539 H4) [(c)(26)]	CSC20247***** Receipt: 23 Sep, 20 Approved in 1 year 1 month	26 Apr, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 6 month
H4-EAD / L2-EAD / J2 / Others	CSC20248***** Receipt: 24 Sep, 20 Approved in 1 year 1 month	31 Dec, 19 Slowest case approval in 1 year 10 month
Approved, concurrently filed, I-821D EAD	CSC21037***** Receipt: 24 Nov, 20 Approved in 12 month 1 days	25 Dec, 20 Slowest case approval in 11 month
Based on being an L-2 spouse of an L-1 nonimmigrant [(a)(18)]	CSC21037***** Receipt: 24 Nov, 20 Approved in 12 month 1 days	11 May, 20 Slowest case approval in 1 year 6 month
I-485 pending EAD	CSC21033***** Receipt: 18 Nov, 20 Approved in 1 year	01 Sep, 19 Slowest case approval in 2 year 2 month

How long it takes to deliver EAD card after approval?

You can expect your EAD card within 5-7 days once the status of your EAD application shows as 'Card sent for printing'.

Can I start working once the USCIS approves my EAD?

You cannot start working until you have received your EAD card. Card is delivered by USPS regular mail in your mailbox.

How much time does SSN take after EAD approval?

The SSN card takes 4 to 6 weeks to arrive after your EAD approval. You should have selected the SSN option on form I765 for automatic SSN application.

Can I visit SSN office to get Social Security Number faster?

You should wait for at least 6 weeks for your SSN card to arrive.

If the SSN card is taking more time than 6 weeks, you can visit your local SSN office and apply for a new SSD card yourself. SSN office will be able to see if there is any existing pending application for you before applying for a new one.

If not applied with EAD, you have to apply SSN separately after you receive your EAD card.

Can I use my ITIN to start working until SSN arrives?

SSN is required to start working and get paid legally. Your ITIN may or may not be accepted by the employer.

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Automatic EAD 180 Day Extension

USCIS has officially allowed many EADs categories to keep working if their current one expires and their extension application is pending.

You can apply for EAD extension 180 days before its expiry.

Example:

If you have an i485 pending EAD, you are eligible for an automatic 180-day extension. You can also apply for interim EAD until you get the EAD renewed card in your local USCIS office.
H4 EAD including L2 EAD is not eligible to work if their current card expires. Please be careful as the form i765 has generic instructions for an automatic extension which does not apply to category C(26).

EAD Processing Time Dallas or Phoenix

There are no USCIS service centers named Dallas or Phoenix. You just send your applications to lockboxes (mailbox) located in Dallas and Phoenix.

After that, USCIS routes your EAD application to the actual service center. Check your receipt number to find which service is processing your application.

EAD Processing Time after RFE

It usually takes 60-90 days to process and approve the EAD application after you have submitted an RFE response to USCIS. The count starts from the day USCIS receives your RFE response.

Make sure your primary visa like H1B (or L) has at least 6 months of validity before applying for dependent H4 EAD to avoid a certain RFE.

Raise USCIS Case Service Request

If your 'case received date' is before the date mentioned above, you should raise a service request with USCIS to check why your case has been delayed. This could mean that your case is taking longer than other similar cases and may be stuck in administrative processing.

USCIS allows you to ask for a status update if your case is taking more than other cases and they call it 'outside normal processing time'.

You can use the USCIS case status check website to check the status of your EAD application with your USCIS receipt number.

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