Latest Data: FY2026 Q3
I-765 Statistics
Application for Employment Authorization
Pending Backlog
2,110,712
Quarterly Receipts
572,947
Completions
433,101
Approval Rate
84.5%
Approved Cases
366,079
Denied Cases
67,022
Median Processing
3.3 months
Form Subtype Breakdown
| Subtype / Category | Receipts | Approved | Denied | Pending | Median (Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Employment Authorization (Asylum) | 125,663 | 117,965 | 10,986 | 108,565 | 0.8 |
| Application for Employment Authorization (Adjustment Of Status) | 153,039 | 46,405 | 35,767 | 671,362 | 6.4 |
| Application for Employment Authorization (DACA) | 81,835 | 76,053 | 482 | 231,872 | 4.1 |
| Application for Employment Authorization (All Other) | 212,410 | 125,656 | 19,787 | 1,098,913 | 3.3 |
Historical Volume Trend
Receipts vs Completions
Receipts
Completions
Data Source & Methodology
The statistics above are derived directly from the official USCIS "All USCIS Application and Petition Form Types" quarterly reports. These figures represent national, service-wide aggregates across all USCIS service centers and field offices. Receipts indicate new applications filed during the quarter. Completions include approvals, denials, and rejections. Pending is the total backlog at the end of the quarter.
Original Source: USCIS Immigration and Citizenship Data (Quarterly Open Data)
Last updated: 10/23/2026