Hi guys,
My friend sent his application for an initial EAD card last month (2/25) after applying for asylum and waiting for the required 150 days to pass before he sent in the application for work authorization. At first he freaked out when he saw his clock was paused but thankfully I found this thread and saw that many of you were experiencing the same thing so thank you for providing closure! He applied in Chicago by the way. I was wondering if anyone knows approximately how long he will have to wait until his EAD card comes in since he says he has had friends who received it within three weeks while some have been waiting for 3-4 months. He says technically it should only take around 30 days but he is also prepared for the possibility of it taking longer than that due to the longer processing times this year and the backlog. If anyone has any info or has been through a similar experience I would appreciate it! I've been doing some research but every site is vague or says the same thing so I think hearing from people's personal experiences firsthand is more insightful. Sorry I'm still learning about this whole process since I am a US citizen but I'm becoming more familiar with it and am trying to support him. I wish you all good luck and positive results as soon as possible! Thank you![/
Hello,
People who apply for initial EAD while asylum is pending, should receive their card within a month , renewal or other types of EAD will wait more because they usually have other ways to prove their work eligibility.Your friend should call USCIS and inquire about his/her case. Please check this link
https://www.uscis.gov/rosario