How long should it take for HR to determine if i am approve for FMLA, after they receive my forms

The employer has 5 business days to tell you whether you are approved for the leave. Here is what the US Department of Labor says: ELIGIBILITY AND RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES NOTICE REQUIREMENTS Employee eligibility is determined, and notice of eligibility status must be provided, the first time the employee takes leave for an FMLA-qualifying reason in the employer’s designated 12-month leave year. The eligibility notice may be either oral or in writing and must: • Be provided within five business days of the initial request for leave or when the employer acquires knowledge that an employee leave may be for an FMLA-qualifying reason; • Inform the employee of his or her eligibility status; and • If the employee is determined to be not eligible for FMLA leave, state at least one reason why. The eligibility notice is not required for FMLA absences for the same qualifying reason during the same leave year or for FMLA absences for a different qualifying reason where the employee’s eligibility status has not changed. If the employee requests leave for a different qualifying reason in the same leave year and the employee’s eligibility status has changed, the employer must notify the employee of the change in eligibility status within five business days. Each time employers are required to provide the eligibility notice, they must also provide employees with a rights and responsibilities notice, notifying employees of their obligations concerning the use of FMLA leave and the consequences of failing to meet those obligations. Here is the web address for the information:  https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs28d.pdf Michael A. Caldwell 404-979-3154