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How long does it usually take for an approved EB-5 applicant to receive their travel document and work permit?

My EB-5 visa, which I filed for in 2019, got approved in Sept. 2022. However, I am still waiting for my travel document, work permits and green card. We filed for the papers in February and never heard back. Do I need to take any extra steps, or just wait? Is it advisable to contact USCIS about this? How long does it usually take?

Answers

• Bernard P Wolfsdorf

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on May 15, 2023

  The work permits are fairly fast, as little as three months after filing. The travel permits are slow and can take 10-12 months.

• Dennis Tristani

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on April 17, 2023

  Work permits (EADs) are being issued in 4-5 months based on a I-526/I-485 application. The advance parole document is taking longer to issue - usually in around 8-10 months.

• Lynne Feldman

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on April 17, 2023

  Look up USCIS Case Processing times for the office where the case is located as the times vary.

• Belma Demirovic Chinchoy

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on April 17, 2023

  You should have received both the EAD and AP by now. Speak with your attorney to contact USCIS.

• Mitch Wexler

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on April 14, 2023

  Assuming you filed for adjustment of status, which includes applications for work permits and travel doc, we are seeing work permits in 3-4 months from filing and travel pass about 5 months later.

• Carolina Kripinski

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on April 14, 2023

  The work and travel authorization usually takes between 6-8 months. If you contact USCIS, they are going to tell you that your case is under normal processing times. Nothing you can do about it. On the USCIS website, you can find out how long USCIS is taking to process different cases. We hope this helps!