How to expedite EAD based on hardship

[Jaime'n'Jenny 8]

Hello all, 

 

I tried doing a search for how to expedite the EAD based on hardship, but couldn't find anything.  How do I go about doing that?  What is the process.  Thanks in advance. 

[geowrian 22,338]

You can call USCIS or contact a senator to request an expedite. They may ask for more evidence, which is typically sent a few days later and via fax.

[Jaime'n'Jenny 8]

11 minutes ago, geowrian said:

You can call USCIS or contact a senator to request an expedite. They may ask for more evidence, which is typically sent a few days later and via fax.

Thank you!  Is this the number I call-800-375-5283?

[Dashinka 24,717]

Do you already have a job offer?

[Jaime'n'Jenny 8]

Just now, Bill & Katya said:

Do you already have a job offer?

No.  I wanted to expedite due to hardship. 

[Dashinka 24,717]

Just now, Jaime'n'Jenny said:

No.  I wanted to expedite due to hardship. 

That is kind of a chicken and egg thing.  This of course is anecdotal, but most of the EAD expedites I have seen recently were from those that already had job offers.  I would think that would strengthen your case.

[geowrian 22,338]

15 minutes ago, Jaime'n'Jenny said:

Thank you!  Is this the number I call-800-375-5283?

Yes.

 

3 minutes ago, Jaime'n'Jenny said:

No.  I wanted to expedite due to hardship. 

That’s a valid reason (assuming it is substantiated). Just know it’s also a 2 way street - if it’s such a hardship then is your I-864 sponsor sufficient?

Im not expecting an answer - just raising the obvious question.

[Prizm123 1,086]

I am kind of wondering what they would qualify as hardship. I am thinking of requesting an expedite also, but due to something that just came up. I suppose it depends on what the doctor says, but I think I've managed to tear something in my leg and may require surgery+physical therapy which would necessitate very high medical costs even with insurance and the possibility of having to take time off of work for rehab and FMLA