EAD (WorkPermit)

I Need A some helpfull Suggestions

My case deatils.
I765 asylum pending
Received Date dec 14
Approved date Dec 26
Texas service center
Uscic send me EAD approved letter on mail.
But not update uscis online case status.
Status was still " case was received on dec14 "
So Jan 22 i call was service center they ask me some questions and give me another 16 digits number!!
They say wait more 15 to 30 days more !!
 My questions was
1- what do u mean by 16 digitis number ?
2- how long wait more for ead?
3- if not received again what i do ?
4- Ead approved but not online update anyone ?
 Thanu in advance friend

Hello, everyone! I would like to share my I-765 (category: C09, I-485 based on EB2 NIW) experience in case that is helpful for some of you.

July 10, 2018: Case received by USCIS National Benefit Center
August 7, 2018: Biometrics completed

The case status was stuck at this point for almost six months. After my case was outside normal processing time, I raised a service request in the first week of January, and I was notified that I would get a response in 30 days. That was not helpful at all since my STEM OPT EAD was expiring on February 15, 2019. I contacted the office of my local congresswoman. They were extremely helpful submitting an Expedite Request on my behalf on the basis of "severe financial loss to company." As a supporting document, my employer wrote a letter (addressed to USCIS), describing how the termination of my job would hurt the company financially, and also requesting to expedite my case. This letter was my ONLY supporting document. I sent the letter to the office of congresswoman, and I believe that it was included in the expedite request that they submitted to USCIS. I don't know exactly when the staff from congresswoman's office submitted the request, but it was sometime during the week before last (Jan 14-18).

January 23, 2019: Case status was updated to "New Card Is Being Produced"
January 25, 2019: Card mailed (with USPS tracking)

My two cents: Expedite Request via your Congress representative does work, especially when your application is outside normal processing time and your current EAD is about to expire. For those who do not know, the representatives can be found here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

This is my timeline:

c9 category, marriage to USC, filed to NBC
NO RFE
- PD: 07/05/2018
- 08/09/2018: "Biometrics completed" (last status for I-765)
- 11/21/2018: I-485 "Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" (last status for my I-485)
- 12/28/2018: Senator contacted for inquiry about my EAD delay, received his response on 01/17/18 saying that my case is "pending review by an officer".
- 01/11/2019: Submitted expedite request based of severe financial loss calling USCIS. Then, next morning I received this 3 automatic updates online indicating that my expedite request was "completed". I was surprised that they have never asked me for any proof of evidence as usual.

Today I called USCIS to know about my expedite request and I could talk with a tear 2 representative. What I could find out from him about my case may be helpful for others still waiting for their EAD:

1. USCIS hasn't received my background check until the first week of Jan 2018, so that's the reason for the long delay.

2. My case has been finally assigned to an officer during the 2nd week of Jan, so that's the reason why they made that automatic online updates about by expedite request without even ask me for evidence. Actually my case has never been expedited, because it was already assigned to an officer when I submitted the expedite request. And once a case is assigned to an officer, there is nothing to do except waiting. I mean, they automatically cancelled the expedite request of my EAD because the case already was, and still is, under review by an officer. I hope it finally it gets approved soon.

In conclusion, I think that the reason for the current long delays of EAD is the DOUBLE BACKGROUND CHECK made by USCIS, one for the I-485 before it is "ready to be scheduled for an interview" and the second one to grant the EAD. Besides, this has to be conbine to the fact that every case is different and there are many individual circumstances that can make the background take more time. This double background check is a new USCIS policy (there is information on the net) in addition to coinciding in time with the Gov. shutdown. Maybe USCIS itself has not been affected, but I think that FBI is taking now more time to process and send the background(s), which is delaying even more the EAD approvals.

We filed I-485 and I-130 for my spouse in November 2017. He got EAD & AP approval on 1/28/18. We were still waiting on the green card interviews therefore he had to file for renewal of EAD/AP and got renewal receipt on 10/11/18.

The AP expired 1/15/19 (EAD is still intact with just the receipt) and he left the country for a few days not realizing that he couldn't travel without the renewed card. He is now not allowed back in and we have technically abandoned I-485.

Has this happened to anyone? Has anyone abandoned their I-485 by leaving the country? Did you still receive the EAD/AP renewal or did you get a denial letter instead?

Quick update, mine just got updated to "New Card Is Being Produced", Jan 24, 2019

Receipt date: August 24, 2018
Biometrics: September 24
Then the update stayed at "Fingerprint reviews were completed" for 120 days until yesterday

Category c09, no expedite no call, I just waited and kept checking the processing time here: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/, and it got processed within the timeframe, waiting for my card now.

I would say if your case is still within the timeframe shown on the above website, you shouldn't worry too much, go on a hike, get a library card, do stuff to take your mind off it, it's hard but one can only wait at this stage.

Hey guys. I have applied for opt in October. The USCIS status has been "case received" since October 17th, 2018. It's been 100 days since then. I have a job offer in hand and my opt start date is Feb 6th. Is there anything that can be done in this case? I'm completely confused because everyone who applied with me got their cards and I am the only one left. Help me out

Hi everyone, I had my biometrics taken on December 12, 2018. My i-485 online case status was updated to acknowledge this. However, my i-765 online case status still says only that the case was received - there is no indication that the fingerprints were accepted for that case. Have others experienced this? Should the online case status be updated for the i-765 as well as i-485? Thanks

Hi everyone,

I benefited so much from everyone who is willing to share their experience going through the process and I wanted to share mine with you.

I applied for I-485 (c09), I-130, I-765 and I-131 back in August. USCIS received the package on August 28th 2018.

11/30/2018: 1st expedite request submitted through USCIS customer service
12/4/2018: USCIS mailed a letter saying there's no proof, but did not provide any fax number
12/18/2018: 2nd expedite request submitted
12/27/2018: USCIS requested for proof and provided fax number
1/2/2018: My company attorney faxed over evidence
1/4/2018: I got Senator office staff's help to send in my evidence
1/7/2018: USCIS confirmed evidence received
1/16/2018: Expedite request apporved
1/22/2018: USCIS online account updated and notified me that it's approved and card in production
1/22/2018: USPS picked up my combo card
1/24/2018: Status shows the card will be delivered tonight

I am glad that I received my card finally right before my employer was going to terminate the employment. The process didn't go as smooth and fast as others have shared, but it is approved!
A few tips I'd like to share with you and hope to help you throughout the process:

1. USCIS customer service have different background contractors working for them, some of them are more engaging and willing to listen and help and others can be robotic, cold and isolating. Don't be discouraged by that, always try to ask for 2nd tier customer service or request to talk to their supervisors. They are able to see more information you would normally not be able to see from your online case status.

2. The first expedite request was made through a USCIS customer service agent, that wasn't too helpful because she didn't ask for the reasons why I need to expedite but only I asked me to choose a category. If I had to do it a second time, I would request through the online system. The system allows you to put simple descriptions about the consequences if you don't have the EAD card expedited. Try to make one or two impactful sentences when you submit your request.

3. The congressmen and senators they are really helpful!!!! I wasn't able to track if USCIS center ever received the faxed evidence or mailed evidence, neither does my company's attorney. But they do get back to your congressmen or senators. My senator's office forwarded USCIS's email to me showing that they confirm receiving the evidence and will try their best to review the expedite case though can't guarantee the time frame. It's much better than sitting in the complete dark.

4. Lastly, be hopeful when you are going through this. Remember that God has the best timing for things to happen. I was being super productive when I wasn't able to work. I applied for a lot of jobs I was hoping to apply but didn't have time. I made my husband delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners that I didn't have time to make. I also had time to slow down and think about what I'd want to achieve in life while researching some startup ideas. Try to utilize the time that you are in the limbo state and you will be grateful!

Good luck to everybody!

Hey All,
This morning when i checked my app, I can see it says "New Card is Being Produced." Very happy about that!
Filed date: 09/04/18
1/09/19: I called to expedite,
1/10/19, USCIS emailed me and asked me for proof.
1/10/19: Mailed the proof which was basically a cover letter by myself explaining stuff, and a letter from my employer saying they will terminate my job by Feb09 if i don't provide any alternative work permit as i am currently on L1 visa and will max out on Feb 09.
1/14/19: USCIS sent me an email saying they received my document and they will let me know about decision
1/23/19: Called them again, the representative said it normally takes about a month, I said i want to talk to tier two, so had to leave my number and someone called me in 30 minutes, kinda saying the same. She was like I understand the date, but this take some time, you should maybe call closer to the Feb 09.... In my head i was like WTH! at that time there is no use...
and this morning 1/24; I looked at app and seeing "On January 23, 2019, We ordered your new card for reeipt Number blah blah" .....

Very happy!
Good luck to all of you....

Hi,

I’ve been reading some experiences on here and one of the main things I read was about an Expedite. Can someone inform me on what that is? I know I have to hve some type of evidence, but what evidence exactly is that?

Also I’m a NYC filer and I filed in August. Biometrics in September. Case Status: “Case is Ready to be Schedule for an Interview.”

I have been waiting since then.......