Ridiculous waiting time for an EAD renewal - about to lose job

[MajaMukanowska 38]

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Shouldn't matter if you currently have an AOS pending.  Very strange.

The immigration officer at the Baltimore USCIS field office said those exact words to me and my husband last week:

"Well... This is crappy."

[SalishSea 17,829]

1 minute ago, MajaMukanowska said:

The immigration officer at the Baltimore USCIS field office said those exact words to me and my husband last week:

"Well... This is crappy."

It sure is!  Good to see their own people can recognize that.  I wish you the best of luck.  No one in the US should ever lose a job because of something like this!

[TBoneTX 45,294]

Try leaning harder on the Congressman's office.

[GEOntificator 281]

10 hours ago, MajaMukanowska said:

Hi everyone,

 

I think I have the weirdest immigration timeline one could have. K-1 visa got approved pretty fast in May 2017.  Came to the US in June 2017. Got married in July. Applied for the Green Card and EAD/AP in July. Then EAD/AP combo card got approved within 88 days. Here's when the fun starts...

 

The combo card expired 10/16/18. I applied for the renewal in July 2018 - so in a nice timely manner. 246 DAYS AGO. Even with the 180 days automatic extension, I will still lose my job in 3 weeks.

 

Yes, I made an Infopass appointment. They can't rush EADs, but they put in a request for the Green Card interview expedition - since it's been almost 2 years that I'm waiting for it. Well, that's nice of them, but I still have no sign of it happening anytime soon.

Yes, I have a lawyer. Apparently the best immigration lawyer in Maryland. She said I'm really on top of my paperwork so there is noting she can do for me.

Yes, I called the landline and put in service request - 3 of them. I call every 30 days. Everytime someone promisses to take care of it, and NOTHING HAPPENS.

Yes, I have my congressman working on the case. So what. They told me they will get back to me once USCIS replies. They never did.

Yes, I sent letters from my employer stating he's gonna be terminating me SOLELY because of EAD expiring. And mine and my husbands testimonies of financial hardships we're gonna face. Had the congressman forward the same letters to USCIS, too.

 

I guess I'm gonna lose a job that I love, because of nothing.

 

Anyone there with a similar problem?

 

Thanks, guys

 

Maja

I would recommend reaching out to multiple congressman and senator offices as well as ombudsman. I did that when I tried to expedite EAD. While there are never guarantees I have seen this work for many and myself. Make sure to take time to describe your situation to small detail and ask for help. It worked for me twice!

[junkmart 320]

20 minutes ago, kvito28 said:

I would recommend reaching out to multiple congressman and senator offices as well as ombudsman. I did that when I tried to expedite EAD. While there are never guarantees I have seen this work for many and myself. Make sure to take time to describe your situation to small detail and ask for help. It worked for me twice!

I thought each district only had one congressman. Are we allowed to reach out to any congressman, or just the one from our district? I know we have two senators, but I thought we only had one representative.

[GEOntificator 281]

27 minutes ago, junkmart said:

I thought each district only had one congressman. Are we allowed to reach out to any congressman, or just the one from our district? I know we have two senators, but I thought we only had one representative.

I have certainly asked for help to more than one congresman at a time and they accepted my inquiries. I may be wrong about the senator. I will check my files later and post.

[junkmart 320]

11 minutes ago, kvito28 said:

I have certainly asked for help to more than one congresman at a time and they accepted my inquiries. I may be wrong about the senator. I will check my files later and post.

Both Representatives and Senators are called congressmen. You (we) are represented by one Representative from your (our) district, and two senators from your (our) state. Has anyone else has success with reaching out to a representative from another district?

Edited March 20, 2019 by junkmart

[dwheels76 5,468]

10 hours ago, USS_Voyager said:

There was a post earlier today or yesterday about a teleconference the USCIS Ombudsman is holding specifically on the long delays in processing of EADs and they want to hear specifically from skateholders (employers and employees). Maybe you (and your employer) should call in.

Yes that's my post. Please OP contact the Ombudsman today.

 

 

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

9 hours ago, MajaMukanowska said:

The immigration officer at the Baltimore USCIS field office said those exact words to me and my husband last week:

"Well... This is crappy."

It will be really good if you and your employer can call in 

 

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHS/bulletins/2377b64

 

 

18 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:

Yes that's my post. Please OP contact the Ombudsman today.

Thank you!

[Beth & Achraf 328]

Renewal for us, 208 days and still waiting.

[Will_and_Tu 46]

2 hours ago, junkmart said:

Both Representatives and Senators are called congressmen. You (we) are represented by one Representative from your (our) district, and two senators from your (our) state. Has anyone else has success with reaching out to a representative from another district?

As a complete aside, the term "congressmen" is almost never used to refer to senators.

[sam.e 19]

13 hours ago, MajaMukanowska said:

Hi everyone,

 

I think I have the weirdest immigration timeline one could have. K-1 visa got approved pretty fast in May 2017.  Came to the US in June 2017. Got married in July. Applied for the Green Card and EAD/AP in July. Then EAD/AP combo card got approved within 88 days. Here's when the fun starts...

 

The combo card expired 10/16/18. I applied for the renewal in July 2018 - so in a nice timely manner. 246 DAYS AGO. Even with the 180 days automatic extension, I will still lose my job in 3 weeks.

 

Yes, I made an Infopass appointment. They can't rush EADs, but they put in a request for the Green Card interview expedition - since it's been almost 2 years that I'm waiting for it. Well, that's nice of them, but I still have no sign of it happening anytime soon.

Yes, I have a lawyer. Apparently the best immigration lawyer in Maryland. She said I'm really on top of my paperwork so there is noting she can do for me.

Yes, I called the landline and put in service request - 3 of them. I call every 30 days. Everytime someone promisses to take care of it, and NOTHING HAPPENS.

Yes, I have my congressman working on the case. So what. They told me they will get back to me once USCIS replies. They never did.

Yes, I sent letters from my employer stating he's gonna be terminating me SOLELY because of EAD expiring. And mine and my husbands testimonies of financial hardships we're gonna face. Had the congressman forward the same letters to USCIS, too.

 

I guess I'm gonna lose a job that I love, because of nothing.

 

Anyone there with a similar problem?

 

Thanks, guys

 

Maja

This may be incorrect information, but have you looked into an Interim EAD? I've seen on multiple sites this info:

"Request an interim card. If the USCIS fails to make a decision on your EAD renewal within 90 days (or 30 days if you are an asylum applicant), you may request an interim EAD. This document can be granted for up to 240 days.

• You can request an interim card, in-person, at a local USCIS office.
• Make an appointment at your local office at http://www.uscis.gov/news/fact-sheets/your-guide-infopass.
• You must bring with you a document verifying your identity and the Receipt Notice showing that your application has been pending for more than 90 days"

I dont know if it is accurate, but couldn't hurt to try!

[junkmart 320]

15 minutes ago, Will_and_Tu said:

As a complete aside, the term "congressmen" is almost never used to refer to senators.

Agreed! I waited too long to edit my response.

[chinitayukii 2]

15 hours ago, MajaMukanowska said:

Hi everyone,

 

I think I have the weirdest immigration timeline one could have. K-1 visa got approved pretty fast in May 2017.  Came to the US in June 2017. Got married in July. Applied for the Green Card and EAD/AP in July. Then EAD/AP combo card got approved within 88 days. Here's when the fun starts...

 

The combo card expired 10/16/18. I applied for the renewal in July 2018 - so in a nice timely manner. 246 DAYS AGO. Even with the 180 days automatic extension, I will still lose my job in 3 weeks.

 

Yes, I made an Infopass appointment. They can't rush EADs, but they put in a request for the Green Card interview expedition - since it's been almost 2 years that I'm waiting for it. Well, that's nice of them, but I still have no sign of it happening anytime soon.

Yes, I have a lawyer. Apparently the best immigration lawyer in Maryland. She said I'm really on top of my paperwork so there is noting she can do for me.

Yes, I called the landline and put in service request - 3 of them. I call every 30 days. Everytime someone promisses to take care of it, and NOTHING HAPPENS.

Yes, I have my congressman working on the case. So what. They told me they will get back to me once USCIS replies. They never did.

Yes, I sent letters from my employer stating he's gonna be terminating me SOLELY because of EAD expiring. And mine and my husbands testimonies of financial hardships we're gonna face. Had the congressman forward the same letters to USCIS, too.

 

I guess I'm gonna lose a job that I love, because of nothing.

 

Anyone there with a similar problem?

 

Thanks, guys

 

Maja

we are in the same boat. I sent my EAD Renewal July 2018 and it’s still pending up to this day. I even call the customer service every week but still they can’t provide much information. I will lose my job in 4 weeks if I don’t do a Employment re-verification 😞 Do you think sending a new EAD renewal papers will be our best option?

[adamj7 43]

Using the fee calculator https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator and assuming you filed for the original EAD at the same time as AOS and you paid the correct fee, the renewal of the EAD should be free. There would be no charge for filing of for biometrics (do you have to redo this?)