Current Asylum Work Permit(EAD) Processing Time for 2026

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Below are current USCIS processing times for Asylum EAD by service center. Processing times indicate how long USCIS is taking to process cases. If your application was filed on or before the "Service Request Date," you may be able to submit an e-Request.

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Case TypeProcessing TimeService Request Date
Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] -renewal/replacement8 Months - 13.5 MonthsMarch 12, 2025

If your application was filed on or before Service Request Date, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS.

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Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] -renewal/replacement – processing time trend

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