I-765 at National Benefits Center
Application for Employment Authorization
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
Application for Suspension of Deportation/Sec.244/NACARA/Cancel of Removal [(c)(10)]
9 – 23 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before September 05, 2024.
Based on parole
12.5 – 17 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before February 24, 2025.
Alien with Final Order of Deportation Under an OSUP [(c)(18)]
15 – 17 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before March 01, 2025.
Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]
10.5 – 12.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before July 21, 2025.
All other applications for employment authorization
10 – 12.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before July 09, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-765 take at National Benefits Center?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-765 at National Benefits Center takes 9 – 23 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-765 case inquiry at National Benefits Center if your receipt date is on or before September 05, 2024. Use USCIS's e-Request tool.
Is this time a guarantee?
No. It is the time within which USCIS completed 80% of similar cases over the past six months. Every case is different; some take longer.
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