EAD Expedite Timeline After Fax Request

[oztousa 50]

9 minutes ago, AOSFairfax said:

NEW CARD IS BEING PRODUCED!!!!!!

 

67 days after I initiated my expedite request and after I resubmitted a 50-page packet of evidence, a huge weight has finally been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you to everyone on this thread for all your guidance and support. Hope everyone waiting gets good news soon  

Wow congrats! You must be so relieved. I know you had been waiting a very long time. Your's is the only case I had seen on here taking longer than mine! At least we know they are working on them today. 

[AOSFairfax 111]

1 hour ago, oztousa said:

Wow congrats! You must be so relieved. I know you had been waiting a very long time. Your's is the only case I had seen on here taking longer than mine! At least we know they are working on them today. 

Thank you!! I re-faxed my initial evidence, along with some other documents on Monday. That was probably what did it so if you don't hear back soon maybe send your evidence again. I truly hope you get good news soon!!

Edited July 5, 2019 by AOSFairfax

[KandN 38]

I've been reading this thread for a while now and want to now contribute by adding my EAD expedite timeline (got a notification that card is in production today!!)

 

I am adjusting status from F1 (marriage based) and my OPT is expiring on 7/9. I've been working on OPT since last summer and requested EAD expedite based on financial loss from lost wages as my employer has to terminate me on this coming Monday but is willing to take me back when the EAD issue is resolved.

 

5/6: application packet containing I-130, I-485 and I-765 delivered to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

5/10: NOA 1

6/3: Biometrics Appointment at local ASC

6/14:  Requested expedite of EAD based on severe financial loss to person by calling USCIS. T1 representative opened an expedite case

6/20: Case status changed to "We sent a response to your request to have your case expedited "

6/26: Received evidence request by USPS snail mail (not sure why I did not get an email instead)

6/28: Faxed evidence to USCIS including pay stubs, notice from employer that they have to terminate me, statement of student loans, and current lease as well as a cover letter quantifying a dollar amount of financial loss due to lost wages and discontinued medical coverage

7/1: I-485 status changed to "RFIE was mailed" (wasn't expecting the expedite to go through after this"

7/5 afternoon: RFIE letter arrived asking for birth certificate (of which I had sent two copies with the original submission, go figure)

7/5 evening: I-765 status changed to "Card is being produced"

 

I did not involve a congressional representative; however I did put a lot of effort into crafting my cover letter and I think that with a valid job offer in hand that can go a long way.

 

Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back!

 

 

 

[tiantian2 18]

2 hours ago, AOSFairfax said:

NEW CARD IS BEING PRODUCED!!!!!!

 

67 days after I initiated my expedite request and after I resubmitted a 50-page packet of evidence, a huge weight has finally been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you to everyone on this thread for all your guidance and support. Hope everyone waiting gets good news soon  

I am so so happy for you! I was thinking about you and wanted to check in but was afraid to make you more anxious. Almost felt like a pregnant women afraid to checking in on her also-want-to-be-pregnent friend hahaha

 

 

[AOSFairfax 111]

2 hours ago, tiantian2 said:

I am so so happy for you! I was thinking about you and wanted to check in but was afraid to make you more anxious. Almost felt like a pregnant women afraid to checking in on her also-want-to-be-pregnent friend hahaha

 

 

thank you so much!! hahah honestly though I'm so thankful for this VJ community, couldn't get through this long processing time without everyone here. Tbh I didn't even know that expediting was an option until I found this thread so definitely glad I did some research  

[Jacobson 42]

New card being produced. Requested to expedite on 27th June, and today I'm approved for a new card 

[Ruby13 4]

5 minutes ago, Jacobson said:

New card being produced. Requested to expedite on 27th June, and today I'm approved for a new card 

Congratulations!!! I don't know why is mine taking such a long time. I requested expedite on June 21st.

[AOSFairfax 111]

Just now, Ruby13 said:

Congratulations!!! I don't know why is mine taking such a long time. I requested expedite on June 21st.

I'd say that's still fairly normal... most people I've seen here usually wait about a month. Mine took over two but that seems to be the exception rather than the rule. Be patient and good luck!!

[oztousa 50]

4 minutes ago, Ruby13 said:

Congratulations!!! I don't know why is mine taking such a long time. I requested expedite on June 21st.

Don't worry I'm in the same boat. I requested to expedite on June 6th and sent over our documents on June 11th. Have not heard anything yet and my patience ran out a long time ago. 

[Ruby13 4]

7 minutes ago, AOSFairfax said:

I'd say that's still fairly normal... most people I've seen here usually wait about a month. Mine took over two but that seems to be the exception rather than the rule. Be patient and good luck!!

Thank you 

[Ruby13 4]

5 minutes ago, oztousa said:

Don't worry I'm in the same boat. I requested to expedite on June 6th and sent over our documents on June 11th. Have not heard anything yet and my patience ran out a long time ago. 

Well I contacted congresswoman 2 weeks ago. I submitted her my letter on Wednesday and she has submitted inquiry to USCIS today about my EAD card.

[AOSFairfax 111]

Just now, Ruby13 said:

Well I contacted congresswoman 2 weeks ago. I submitted her my letter on Wednesday and she has submitted inquiry to USCIS today about my EAD card.

Did you also request an expedite on your own? And did the congresswoman submit an inquiry or an expedite?

 

As far as I know (someone feel free to correct me), an inquiry won't do much good because USCIS will come back saying that your application is still within processing times. An expedite is what you need. From what I've seen on here, some congressmen only submit inquiries as opposed to expedites. In that case, I suggest you call USCIS to ask for an expedite yourself  

[oztousa 50]

4 minutes ago, Ruby13 said:

Well I contacted congresswoman 2 weeks ago. I submitted her my letter on Wednesday and she has submitted inquiry to USCIS today about my EAD card.

Yes I contacted mine as well. I was told by her office that my case was routed for expedite and I should have an answer within 5-7 business days. Today would be the 7th business day for me so I'm really hoping to hear something.

[Ruby13 4]

1 minute ago, AOSFairfax said:

Did you also request an expedite on your own? And did the congresswoman submit an inquiry or an expedite?

 

As far as I know (someone feel free to correct me), an inquiry won't do much good because USCIS will come back saying that your application is still within processing times. An expedite is what you need. From what I've seen on here, some congressmen only submit inquiries as opposed to expedites. In that case, I suggest you call USCIS to ask for an expedite yourself  

I submitted an expedite myself on June 21st. The email i got today says they are inquiring about my EAD status.

[AOSFairfax 111]

1 minute ago, Ruby13 said:

I submitted an expedite myself on June 21st. The email i got today says they are inquiring about my EAD status.

gotcha, then disregard what I said haha good luck, I hope you hear back soon!!