Still waiting for decision since April 30th... Work Permit questions

[Dave Moseley 0]

Good morning all,

So I've been thinking on and off for the last few months about my visa application, but not in too much detail as I got a letter over the summer explaining that I may be a waiver case and just to sit back and wait for news. However, just looking now at exactly HOW long I've been waiting, I'm a little concerned, and could do with some reassurance!

Since I applied I received my work permit at the end of May, went straight into a part-time job in June, and now I'm working a second job with Expedia for which I just went full-time (hello, health benefits!). I'm concerned that if I do not hear anything before long, that I will have to apply to extend my work permit for another year. Will there be an additional cost associated with this, or is it free to renew/extend? Also, how long does this process take and when should I start, to ensure I do not break my eligibility to work?

And for anyone also applying for AOS right now, is this 8-month wait typical? I cannot recall the exact date I received the letter in the mail about being a potential waiver case, but am I right to just sit back and wait or should I be preparing anything in order to accelerate the process once I hear more?

Many thanks for all that you guys do!

[Canerican 242]

Wait for your green card. If you do not receive your green card by the end of the week, I would download a I-765 and I-131 and fill out the papaerwork. Here is a link to another post dealing with the same thing:http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/492867-renewal-of-ead-and-advance-parole/. And here is a link to the instructions: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-765instr.pdf

Hope this helps.