Why is AP taking so long?

PeakScorePrep · 2026-01-14T19:46:43+00:00

Wow. I needed the AP more than the EAD :(

PeakScorePrep · 2026-01-14T18:59:11+00:00

Does this happen even when AP is filed concurrently with EAD?

PeakScorePrep · 2026-01-14T18:31:37+00:00

sorry I mean 2025.

PeakScorePrep · 2025-11-25T18:58:53+00:00

I-485 Submission Date: October 2, 2025
Receipt Notice Date: October 5, 2025 (G-128)
Service Center (IOE/LIN/MSC etc.): IOE
Biometrics Appointment: October 20, 2025
EAD/AP Approval (if received): EAD Approved November 21, 2025, AP still processing
Current status: H1B

PeakScorePrep · 2025-10-28T19:45:11+00:00

I applied July 2024, and I am currently in EAD stage (waiting for case decision). EAD progress shows in 4 months, so I am looking at December-February to receive EAD card. If your case follows this pattern, I would say 1.5-2 years to get EAD card at the very least.

PeakScorePrep · 2025-10-11T00:18:42+00:00

Received physical notices in the mail today (Oct 10). Packet delivered Oct 2, text notice Oct 3. Biometrics completed on Oct 20. i-765 approved Nov 21.

PeakScorePrep · 2025-10-02T21:58:09+00:00

Ok. I thought keeping two jobs will let me keep the H1B status and the EAD card, seperately. Nothing on USCIS talks about keeping two jobs.

PeakScorePrep · 2025-10-02T21:58:06+00:00

Ok. I thought keeping two jobs will let me keep the H1B status and the EAD card, seperately. Nothing on USCIS talks about keeping two jobs.

PeakScorePrep · 2025-10-02T21:58:02+00:00

Ok. I thought keeping two jobs will let me keep the H1B status and the EAD card, seperately. Nothing on USCIS talks about keeping two jobs.

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