Need work permit now!!!

[mim219s 0]

On June 28th I had my biometrics appointment in St. Louis. It is now July 24th. On average, how long does it take to receive it in the mail? I got a job at Federal Protection Inc and cannot start working until I have the permit. They are already starting to get impatient with me, sending me emails, letters and phone calls wanting to know the status. I keep telling them it's out of my control.

I JUST got off the phone with a USCIS rep. and she said the they received my EAD application on June 5th. She said that was all the information they had. How annoying is that?!?!?!??! How can I find out whether or not I will receive my work permit any time soon?

[allynella 0]

No way of knowing. You're not even able to apply for the interim EAD until after 90 days of USCIS receiving your application, which would put you in early September. All the best.

[kc456 0]

Having your biometrics taken is no indication of when you will receive the EAD. 70-80 days since receipt by the USCIS seems to be the average. I know it must be frustrating.

[Dr_LHA 3]

Talk to your employers about what it says on the I-9.

"If employees are authorized to work,but are unable to present the required document(s) within threebusiness days, they must present a receipt for the application of thedocument(s) within three business days and the actual document(s)within ninety (90) days."

So essentially if you have NOA1 for the I-765, you can start work and within 90 day of starting, need to give your employer the EAD. You should get the EAD within these 90 days if you already applied for EAD some time ago.

EDIT: Hmm, maybe not when I think about this. It says "If employees are authorized to work", which presumably you aren't until you get EAD. This is a bit of a grey area on 2nd thoughts.

Edited July 24, 2006 by dr_lha

[Kez/JWolf 6]

I would say if you have not heard anything by Sept 4th (85th day) make an infopass appointment for Sept 11th (91st day) that is the earliest you can apply for an interim EAD.....

Untill then you just have to wait..... sorry

Kezzie

Talk to your employers about what it says on the I-9.

"If employees are authorized to work,but are unable to present the required document(s) within threebusiness days, they must present a receipt for the application of thedocument(s) within three business days and the actual document(s)within ninety (90) days."

So essentially if you have NOA1 for the I-765, you can start work and within 90 day of starting, need to give your employer the EAD. You should get the EAD within these 90 days if you already applied for EAD some time ago.

EDIT: Hmm, maybe not when I think about this. It says "If employees are authorized to work", which presumably you aren't until you get EAD. This is a bit of a grey area on 2nd thoughts.

He is not authorized to work until he has the EAD in his hand.... the above extract is for people who are renewing their EAD at the end of the 1 year period.....

Kezzie

[nimy 0]

I just got of the phone with them too.I had my biometrics taken on june 1 and i'm still waiting.It is getting annoying as i need my driving license ...The lady told me i had to wait 4 to 6 weeks!Oh well!

[HolyMoly2 0]

You just have to wait like everyone else. Sorry!

[nsdale 0]

my EAD took about 6 months from when i applied for it. I didnt go for an interim but it does appear most people seem to have a 80 - 90 day turnaround.

Hope you dont have the bad luck i did.

Oh dont bother with the helpline they put 2 notes on their system to try to get it sped up (had to wait a month between each one) Infopass is the way.

oh and for the record i had my biometrics in mid feb and recieved my ead in june.

Edited July 24, 2006 by nsdale

[jolanda 0]

I was approved about a month after the biometrics was done. My EAD took 81 days to get approved, from filing the paperwork to getting the card in the mail

Edited July 25, 2006 by jolanda

[JoseandHelen 3]

Once you set up the info pass appt, for the interim will you get the interim EAD on the spot if its past the 90 days once you go in

Jose

[LaL 418]

Once you set up the info pass appt, for the interim will you get the interim EAD on the spot if its past the 90 days once you go in

Jose

not always true! some factors may prohibit obtaining an interim EAD much less on the spot. 2 examples below:

1- some local offices do not issue on same day, they hear ur situation and will send you an appt to appear to obatin on (as we did)

2- in some local offices, they will not issue you an interim EAD if your application has already been approved regardless if you have not received your regular EAD.