Current H4 EAD Processing Time for H1B Dependents, Form I-765
This page displays the current processing time for H4 EAD applications across all USCIS service centers. This includes standalone I-765 applications and H4 EAD applications filed with a status change (I-539).
To exactly calculate the estimated time for your case, use the Dataneb processing time calculator.
Table of Contents: H4 EAD Processing Time
To begin, identify the service center handling your request by referring to the initial three letters of your H4 EAD receipt number. Then, use the following tables to find the processing time for your I-765 application.
WAC/CSC:Â California Service Center
LIN/NSC:Â Nebraska Service Center
SRC/TSC:Â Texas Service Center
EAC/VSC:Â Vermont Service Center
YSC/PSC:Â Potomac Service Center
MSC/NBC:Â National Benefits Center
H4 EAD Processing Time (Standalone Application)
The following table shows the H4 EAD processing time for standalone I-765 applications. You can read about the complete H4 EAD application process here.
H4 EAD Processing Time (with Change of Status)
The following table shows the H4 EAD processing time for the applications filed with the H4 change of status (I-539). You can read about the concurrent filing of H4 visa and H4 EAD here.
If you believe your case is taking longer than the processing times mentioned above, you can request a USCIS case inquiry. Additionally, if you have a valid reason, you can request expedited processing for your H4 EAD application. You can find inquiry date details for your case using the Processing Time Calculator.
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