How do I check my I-765 (EAD) case status?

Enter your I-765 receipt number (13 characters from your I-797C notice) at egov.uscis.gov/casestatus or in your myUSCIS account, or add it to NoaTracker to be alerted on every change.

What are the I-765 case status stages?

Typically: Case Was Received, sometimes Fingerprints Were Taken, then Case Was Approved, New Card Is Being Produced, and Card Was Mailed.

When can I start working after I-765 approval?

You generally need the physical EAD card in hand. Watch for New Card Is Being Produced and then Card Was Mailed; the card and its validity dates confirm when you can work.

Is there an interview for the I-765?

Usually no interview. Some categories require biometrics, which appears as Fingerprints Were Taken in your case status.

I-765 Case Status: How to Check Your Work Permit (EAD)

Form I-765 is the Application for Employment Authorization — it’s how you get a work permit, also called an EAD (Employment Authorization Document). Here’s how to check your I-765 case status and be alerted the moment your work permit is approved or mailed.

How to check your I-765 (EAD) case status

Find the 13-character receipt number on your Form I-797C receipt notice for the I-765.
Enter it at egov.uscis.gov/casestatus, or sign in at my.uscis.gov.
Or add the receipt number to NoaTracker once for automatic monitoring with alerts on every change.

I-765 case status stages

Case Was Received — USCIS accepted your I-765.
Fingerprints Were Taken — biometrics, required for some EAD categories.
Case Was Approved — your work permit was approved.
New Card Is Being Produced → Card Was Mailed — your EAD card is printed and sent.

Many I-765 applications have no interview. If your EAD is tied to a pending case — for example an I-485 (category C09) or asylum (category C08) — track each receipt number. See our status meanings guide for what each message means.

Know the day your work permit ships

Once your EAD shows Card Was Mailed, you can plan to start work. NoaTracker monitors your I-765 by receipt number and sends an email or SMS alert the moment the status changes — one case free, unlimited on Pro.

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FAQ

How do I check my I-765 (EAD) case status?: Enter your I-765 receipt number (13 characters from your I-797C notice) at egov.uscis.gov/casestatus or in your myUSCIS account, or add it to NoaTracker to be alerted on every change.
What are the I-765 case status stages?: Typically: Case Was Received, sometimes Fingerprints Were Taken, then Case Was Approved, New Card Is Being Produced, and Card Was Mailed.
When can I start working after I-765 approval?: You generally need the physical EAD card in hand. Watch for New Card Is Being Produced and then Card Was Mailed; the card and its validity dates confirm when you can work.
Is there an interview for the I-765?: Usually no interview. Some categories require biometrics, which appears as Fingerprints Were Taken in your case status.