My EAD Expedite Experience

[sweethrtt 124]

Evening All!

 

Forgive me if this is in the wrong section. If it is could someone kindly move it to the right one? Thanks!

 

I would like to go ahead and give some background on my immigration process thus far: I moved to New York on June 14th via K1 visa. Got married to my LOVE ❤️ on July 1st (Canada Day! lol), and sent my AOS package along with the EAD and AP on July 9, 2019 to the National Benefits Center. NOA 1 dated July 15, 2019, Bio-metrics was done on August 5, 2019. My field office is Albany, New York.

 

A few weeks back I was on indeed looking at jobs curious to see if I would find my particular job available in the area that I'm living. I was checking periodically before and never had any luck finding my particular position: Senior Property Accountant. I was worried that I was in a niche career and that I wouldn't be able to find my positions since the area I live in generally doesn't have loads of condominiums/residential buildings which means they have 0 need for Property Management Firms and that I was going to have to settle with choosing a different path for my career once I received the EAD. The thought of downgrading position and work experience was not sitting well with me (even though it was my choice, so I'd have to live with it regardless). Well it happened I found the position I had been hoping I'd find: Senior Property Accountant at a nationally recognized company. So I thought "what the heck, let me apply". After waiting a few days I received an email to come in for an Interview. Well my interview went perfect and even before she did her final interview she sent me a tentative job offer contingent on getting my EAD expedited. 

 

So here comes the rest:

 

October 1, 2019 - called USCIS and requested the EAD expedite

October 4, 2019 - received email to send in additional documents

October 9, 2019 - faxed in cover letter from Company describing position and reason for wanting them to expedite the EAD, job offer, job posting from indeed, and a copy of my resume

October 17, 2019 - notification that they received my documents

October 24, 2019 - notification that CARD IS BEING PRODUCED!!!! 

 

I requested the expedite based on financial hardship to the company. But I'll be honest it wasn't extreme urgent need, at least it wasn't explained that way in their cover letter. I was honestly worried that I wasn't going to get it and my only opportunity to work in my same field was going to slip right past me. But it happened, I got lucky, and they approved my EAD expedite. I should receive the card soon! I just can't believe it!

 

I'm writing this to give others hope that you can do it too, so long as you provide them with what they are looking for. I am living proof that there is no harm in asking, it's a testament to all those out there that it truly never hurts to try. You literally have nothing to lose.

 

Okay excited rant over... lol

 

If you have any questions on the process or anything at all please ask. I'd be more than happy to help!!

 

If it wasn't for visajourney I wouldn't have been able to make it through this far so this a big THANK YOU to everyone out there on this beautiful forum!

[Vancouver123 0]

Hi,

 

I’m so happy you got yours expedited. Do you mind sharing what you had to include in forms as proof of hardship? I really want to get to work. 

[Cfgund 2]

Thanks for sharing your story! Fellow Canadian K1 person here. About to be married in December!

 

Can you please share the general text of your cover letter? Also, in the job offer letter, did your company say the job offer was conditional on you receiving the EAD? Thanks!

[sweethrtt 124]

18 hours ago, Cfgund said:

Thanks for sharing your story! Fellow Canadian K1 person here. About to be married in December!

 

Can you please share the general text of your cover letter? Also, in the job offer letter, did your company say the job offer was conditional on you receiving the EAD? Thanks!

Hi there!

 

Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!!

 

In the job letter the company did mention that the job offer was conditional based on me receiving my EAD in a timely manner. They had stated 14 days... it did take longer but they used the 14 days as almost a push for the expedite to happen faster.

 

This is what the letter that the Controller sent me to include in my EAD expedite:

 

To Whom it May Concern:

 

My name is [Name] and I am the Controller and Hiring Manager for a Senior Property Accountant Role at [Company]. I am writing this letter on behalf of [Name], at your request, to specify our interest in her employment. This role has been vacant for approximately 3 months. I have interviewed several different candidates and have reviewed well over 50 resumes for this role. [Name] resume and performance during her interview was far superior to any of the other candidates. 

 

Our company is a property management company. [Name] has performed property management accounting functions for the past 7+ years. Of all of our candidates, she was the single candidate that had both property management accounting experience as well as experience with Yardi, our enterprise operations system. Having both of these tools on her resume, makes her an exceptional candidate and allows us to hire someone who should be able to jump right into the role and assume responsibilities faster than an inexperienced accountant.

 

If we are unable to offer employment to [Name], it would be extremely disappointing and costly in additional advertising, as well as training costs, as I would need to accept a candidate without the same level of experience. 

 

I am happy to discuss this with you further if necessary. Feel free to contact me [Phone] or by email .

 

Hopefully this helps! If you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask!!

 

 

 

 

[Denisse G 1]

Hi! May I ask how long it took for your case status to get updated from “case is ready to be scheduled for interview“ to “interview has been scheduled“? My local office is Albany as well and there are not too many people applying there on VJ. PS. I know it’s not the correct section for the topic, but I read you applied at the same location 😅 Thanks in advance!

[sweethrtt 124]

11 hours ago, Denisse G said:

Hi! May I ask how long it took for your case status to get updated from “case is ready to be scheduled for interview“ to “interview has been scheduled“? My local office is Albany as well and there are not too many people applying there on VJ. PS. I know it’s not the correct section for the topic, but I read you applied at the same location 😅 Thanks in advance!

Hey hey 

 

september 19, 2019 ready to be scheduled for interview

february 22, 2020interview has been scheduled 
 

Best wishes! 

[2019&beyond 10]

On 2/27/2020 at 6:32 AM, sweethrtt said:

 

september 19, 2019 ready to be scheduled for interview

february 22, 2020interview has been scheduled 
 

 

Hey there! 

 

I know this is off topic, but by this, does that mean the time it took for your AOS interview from the date of filing was 5 months? If so, is that the norm now? because I was told AOS could take up to 9-12 months. 

[Denisse G 1]

5 hours ago, 2019&beyond said:

 

Hey there! 

 

I know this is off topic, but by this, does that mean the time it took for your AOS interview from the date of filing was 5 months? If so, is that the norm now? because I was told AOS could take up to 9-12 months. 

Hi! No, we are talking since the case was already reviewed. I submitted in November, and I got the notification that the case was reviewed and ready to be scheduled for interview in February. From there it apparently takes about 5 months to get the interview scheduled (at least in Albany). So yes, it probably takes between 9-12 months total.

[sweethrtt 124]

5 hours ago, 2019&beyond said:

 

Hey there! 

 

I know this is off topic, but by this, does that mean the time it took for your AOS interview from the date of filing was 5 months? If so, is that the norm now? because I was told AOS could take up to 9-12 months. 

I sent my AOS in July, Biometrics was on August, Ready to be scheduled for Interview was September and my interview is in March: total time 9 months

[Mili&Rob 20]

Hey,

 

I realise this was a few months ago now, but did you have to submit any evidence of financial hardship for yourself?

[sweethrtt 124]

1 hour ago, Mili&Rob said:

Hey,

 

I realise this was a few months ago now, but did you have to submit any evidence of financial hardship for yourself?

I did not.

[Hazhartkd 16]

Hi Everyone,

 

My NOA is may/06/2020. I have a job offer and I'm gonna request to expedite my EAD. Does anyone know that should I apply for it by myself or through a senator/congressman?