I-765 OPT Application - 3 Months In, Waiting for Final Adjudication. Any Insights?
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Hey everyone,
I could use some advice/reassurance about my I-765 (Employment Authorization) case. Here's my situation:
**CASE DETAILS:**
- **Form:** I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)
- **Submitted:** February 25, 2026 (electronically)
- **Current Status:** Not closed, no action required
**TIMELINE OF EVENTS:**
Feb 25 - Application received & initial action (IAF)
Feb 28 - Case imaging completed (IMAG)
Mar 19 - Biometrics appointment completed (FTA0)
Mar 19 → May 21 - **No new events (61+ days of waiting)**
**CURRENT STATUS (as of May 21):**
- ✓ Acknowledged by adjudicator AND CMS
- ✓ No pending documents or evidence requests
- ✓ No action required from me
- âš ï¸ "areAllGroupStatusesComplete" = FALSE (still waiting for final completion)
**MY SITUATION:**
I just graduated and have a real job offer from a tech company to start June 8th, 2026. My supervisor and HR are being flexible, but I need my EAD approved ASAP. I'm estimating my approval around June 30th based on normal processing times, but I'm hoping it comes earlier.
**MY QUESTIONS:**
Does "acknowledged by adjudicator" mean they've reviewed it and are just making a final decision? Or could it mean something else?
Is 61+ days of no new events normal after biometrics? Should I be concerned?
Anyone else filed in late Feb 2026 with similar timelines? When did you get approved?
Is it worth requesting expedited processing at this point? I have employer documentation showing they want to hire me ASAP.
Realistically, what's my timeline to approval is June 30 reasonable?
**WHAT I'VE DONE:**
- Completed biometrics on time
- Uploaded employer emails showing job offer and flexibility
- About to contact USCIS to request expedited processing
I know I can't do much except wait, but any insights from people who've been through this would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!