What do you know about expedite requests?

[Beachlover985 0]

I know that customer service is a bunch of contractors who know nothing about USCIS rules, but one of them filed an expedite request for me today because she said I fit one of the criteria: severe financial loss to company.

I explained that I am currently working on an EAD through optional practical training on F-1 visa, and it is expiring on 7/7/08, and that my pending one (filed with 485) needs to come before then or my employer said very clearly that they will have to terminate me on 7/7/08. The company can't afford to lose the projects I am exclusively responsible for, but the HR department has no room for discussion.

I was told my expedite request is being filed electronically and directly to the National Benefits Center. From friends I learned that most these things come back asking for evidence and it might take time to get it to go through.

Has ANYONE here dealt with expedite requests? For EADs or otherwise? Does my coure of action make any sense? Is there hope that i will get my new EAD before 7/7/08?

P.S. filed 4/15/08 NOA 4/21/08 Biometrics 5/14/08...

[maztec 0]

I know that customer service is a bunch of contractors who know nothing about USCIS rules, but one of them filed an expedite request for me today because she said I fit one of the criteria: severe financial loss to company.

I explained that I am currently working on an EAD through optional practical training on F-1 visa, and it is expiring on 7/7/08, and that my pending one (filed with 485) needs to come before then or my employer said very clearly that they will have to terminate me on 7/7/08. The company can't afford to lose the projects I am exclusively responsible for, but the HR department has no room for discussion.

I was told my expedite request is being filed electronically and directly to the National Benefits Center. From friends I learned that most these things come back asking for evidence and it might take time to get it to go through.

Has ANYONE here dealt with expedite requests? For EADs or otherwise? Does my coure of action make any sense? Is there hope that i will get my new EAD before 7/7/08?

P.S. filed 4/15/08 NOA 4/21/08 Biometrics 5/14/08...

Yes, they can do that, yes it does make sense. If you haven't received an RFE - your 90 days for EAD should be up by July 17. At worst you take one week off - just don't take off the 4th of July . That may not be an option, in that case, make an InfoPass appointment the week before and inform them you requested an expedite and why you need it.

They are often pretty good about issuing a temporary stamp.