Just a quick question for anyone out there. After the biometrics appointment, how long generally till the EAD is approved? (I filed it with my AOS and AP) I know every case is different, but just wanted to get an idea. Looking at the timelines here, I find that people tend to forget to update them or put incorrect dates. Also I've been reading about having the EAD card ordered? Will I have to order it or does USCIS? Also can I work prior to physically receiving the card once I have approval? I want to start working ASAP and it is really frustrating.

Many thanks

Great website

Yes, it's really informative and great to hang out and cmmiserate with folks in the same situation. have you checked out the Canadian forum? Very homey

In answer to your questions:
- 1-2 months approx after the biometrics seems average (about 3 months since you filed the AOS pkg)
- they order the card...it's justa term used by them once your EAD is approved and the card is ordered and then sent to you
- I don't know the exact answer to the last question (someone else chime in here) of whether you could worked between being approved and actually physically having the card. I believe employers need to see the actual authorization in order to be able to have you start working. There's nothing wrong with looking forward ad certainly you would have a good estimate on a start date if you knew you'd been approved.

Hi ,

I had my biometric on the 11/30/07... and today 01/14/08 I received my Employment Authorization Card..Juhuu !!
It's was a long time waiting but hang in there...
Good luck

Kerstin

EAD approval has more to do with filing date than with biometrics. If you have been waiting around 90 or so, regardless of when you had your biometrics, you should be almost approved.

In our case, because our ASC is so backed up, we have biometrics on Friday and the card production was ordered on the following Monday.

Thanks that is starting to make more sense. After reading several people's timelines; some people get their EAD card a week after their biometrics, while others have to wait another month or more!

I called up USCIS and now the lady said it takes 4 months to process EAD!!! I cannot believe it!
I finished up my biometric on the 15th of Aug. I cannot wait to get EAD. it is so hard to keep living with only one income because of bad economy.

I guess it varies. I saw one case here of a guy who managed to get his GC in 4.5 months. Its more like the lottery! (YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT COULD HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!)

Though: lets all have in mind that its almost election day. Most of the USCIS agents are working on N-400 cases.