How long does work authorization approval take at the I-485 stage?

It should be possible to file for employment authorization now. It often takes 45-90 days for approval.

If you are scheduled for I-485 interview, then filing for I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Document ("work permit") may not be necessary and at best redundant. This is because an eventual approval of your I-485 will supplant any pending I-765 application. Please note that it will take a few weeks before the USCIS will ever get around to review and approve the I-765. However, if you attend the interview and there is a likelihood that your I-485 may experience some delay you should proceed and file I-765. The overall picture of this scenario is that when you filed your I-485, you have actually paid fees covering the issuance of work permit.

Once you file your application for adjustment of status on Form I-485 along with an application for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and a travel document known as Advance Parole, normally it could take 90-120 days before the EAD is issued.

It usually takes about 90 days to get the work permit. We typically recommend to file for one since the I-485 can easily take eight or more months to be approved.

It takes about 90 days from the time of filing to process work and/or travel permission.

It typically takes 60-90 days. I recommend filing for both a travel permit and work authorization as there is no extra cost to do so.

It usually takes three months after filing to be issued the EAD card ("work permit").