EAD Expedite with job offer. Other factors/company letterhead necessary?

[bpg123 12]

Hello,

Recently filed an EAD expedite request yesterday with a written job offer. I am waiting for USCIS to reach out to send my documents but had a few questions. 

The business send me an email stating the job offer, there name, position with the company and their contact information but it is not on a company letterhead or signed. I understand this is pretty informal. Should I reach out to the company asking for the letter on a company letterhead with a signature or will the basic letter be fine? 

 

Also, if it is a written job offer, do I need to share other factors why this will cause financial/life hardship? I have a bachelors but to start my career I need to take certification exams. Between taking study courses, exams and materials it will be quite expensive and I cannot afford to cover the costs without a job so waiting for my EAD would delay my career by 6 months or longer. 

Further my wife is in her late 30s and we are looking to have our first child but that is something we are unable to do without me working. Considering the danger/difficulty with pregnancies closer to 40, is this something that I should even mention? Is circumstantial factors such as those something they even care about? 

 

Thanks for the help in advance. 

[Dashinka 24,651]

This thread may be helpful.  It appears these folks only sent in the job offer as part of the expedite request.  As to needing company letterhead, if the email identifies the company accordingly, I would not worry about it, but if it looks like a personal email with no company identifying information, I would request a written job offer.

 

Good Luck!

 

 

[waiver is coming 11]

22 hours ago, bpg123 said:

Hello,

Recently filed an EAD expedite request yesterday with a written job offer. I am waiting for USCIS to reach out to send my documents but had a few questions. 

The business send me an email stating the job offer, there name, position with the company and their contact information but it is not on a company letterhead or signed. I understand this is pretty informal. Should I reach out to the company asking for the letter on a company letterhead with a signature or will the basic letter be fine? 

 

Also, if it is a written job offer, do I need to share other factors why this will cause financial/life hardship? I have a bachelors but to start my career I need to take certification exams. Between taking study courses, exams and materials it will be quite expensive and I cannot afford to cover the costs without a job so waiting for my EAD would delay my career by 6 months or longer. 

Further my wife is in her late 30s and we are looking to have our first child but that is something we are unable to do without me working. Considering the danger/difficulty with pregnancies closer to 40, is this something that I should even mention? Is circumstantial factors such as those something they even care about? 

 

Thanks for the help in advance. 

Have you found an answer to your question yet? I also have an unsigned offer letter, but I am not sure if the USCIS will accept that.

[bpg123 12]

6 hours ago, waiver is coming said:

Have you found an answer to your question yet? I also have an unsigned offer letter, but I am not sure if the USCIS will accept that.

I haven't yet. I am still trying to search but cannot find a definitive answer. Leaning towards asking the employer for a written signed copy but don't want to be an extra hassle if not necessary.

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

On 9/17/2020 at 11:56 AM, bpg123 said:

Further my wife is in her late 30s and we are looking to have our first child but that is something we are unable to do without me working. Considering the danger/difficulty with pregnancies closer to 40, is this something that I should even mention? Is circumstantial factors such as those something they even care about? 

That is absolutely no concern for USCIS. I don't even understand why you have to work in order to have a child. You could stay at home and take care it, no need for your wife to do it except a personal choice.

[bpg123 12]

56 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

That is absolutely no concern for USCIS. I don't even understand why you have to work in order to have a child. You could stay at home and take care it, no need for your wife to do it except a personal choice.

Cool story. Was just a question but yea, not sure me going a year without a job and then her taking time off for a kid and forcing her to go back to work right away since I can’t work is something that is reasonable. Plus, not sure that bringing a child into the mix outside a strong financial situation is a smart move.

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

23 minutes ago, bpg123 said:

Cool story. Was just a question but yea, not sure me going a year without a job and then her taking time off for a kid and forcing her to go back to work right away since I can’t work is something that is reasonable. Plus, not sure that bringing a child into the mix outside a strong financial situation is a smart move.

I answered your question if they care about it. They don't because of the reason I mentioned. 

Edited September 20, 2020 by Letspaintcookies

[bpg123 12]

On 9/18/2020 at 11:49 AM, waiver is coming said:

Have you found an answer to your question yet? I also have an unsigned offer letter, but I am not sure if the USCIS will accept that.

Just an update, USCIS approved my expedite on friday without a signature. The job offer was sent from a company email but no company letterhead or signature and it was approved. 

[waiver is coming 11]

36 minutes ago, bpg123 said:

Just an update, USCIS approved my expedite on friday without a signature. The job offer was sent from a company email but no company letterhead or signature and it was approved. 

Congratulations! How long did it take them to expedite? I faxed my offer letter on Thursday and I haven't heard anything back since then. Also, would mind sharing some details as to what you included in your cover letter?

[bpg123 12]

4 hours ago, waiver is coming said:

Congratulations! How long did it take them to expedite? I faxed my offer letter on Thursday and I haven't heard anything back since then. Also, would mind sharing some details as to what you included in your cover letter?

Thanks! I received the fax information on Tuesday, faxed in Wednesday and they approved on Friday afternoon. On my letter I just included my job offer and stated that I had a bachelors degree that I wasn't currently using, I need to take a few certification exams before I can start my career however I am unable to afford the exams/study materials without income. Accepting this position would give me the resources to take my certification exams and start my career.

Edited September 28, 2020 by bpg123

[waiver is coming 11]

20 hours ago, bpg123 said:

Thanks! I received the fax information on Tuesday, faxed in Wednesday and they approved on Friday afternoon. On my letter I just included my job offer and stated that I had a bachelors degree that I wasn't currently using, I need to take a few certification exams before I can start my career however I am unable to afford the exams/study materials without income. Accepting this position would give me the resources to take my certification exams and start my career.

USCIS just approved my application too! I did not make any notes to state I would get into a difficult situation if I couldn't get the job, but instead I focused on the financial losses I would face. I hope we receive the actual cards sometime soon.

[silvertruck 20]

@waiver is coming @bpg123 when you sent your expedite request for EAD, have you already had biometrics? I'm still waiting for my biometrics appointment for 5 months now, so thinking if I can do the same request.

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21 minutes ago, silvertruck said:

@waiver is coming @bpg123 when you sent your expedite request for EAD, have you already had biometrics? I'm still waiting for my biometrics appointment for 5 months now, so thinking if I can do the same request.

Yes, I had my biometrics in August. Did you try calling the USCIS? 

[bpg123 12]

13 hours ago, silvertruck said:

@waiver is coming @bpg123 when you sent your expedite request for EAD, have you already had biometrics? I'm still waiting for my biometrics appointment for 5 months now, so thinking if I can do the same request.

Yea I had my biometrics in August as well. I would call them as I didn't submit my AOS until June 22nd. If you try to expedite the case there is a chance they may notice you haven't had your biometrics and go ahead and schedule it. 

[silvertruck 20]

@waiver is coming @bpg123 I called USCIS today and looks like I would need to undergo biometrics first before I can request to expedite my EAD. Here's an excerpt on what they said in their email response:

 

Our records indicate that we are awaiting your appearance for biometric processing. Your case is currently in suspense or on hold until we receive your biometrics.  Your application information has been entered into the system which schedules applicants for biometrics at their local ASC. Once you have been scheduled, you will receive an ASC Appointment Notice containing the date, time and location of your appointment. You must take the ASC Appointment Notice and photo ID to your appointment. You may request expeditious processing again once we have received your biometrics.

 

Also, the agent listed a handful of valid reasons when you can request to expedite - 1) significant financial loss, 2) there is some business need to keep you in employment, 3) there is an interest from the government, 4) and if. there has been a mistake on the USCIS side

 

My ASC is in Newark, NJ and USCIS said that this office has an average waiting time of 90 days from the date they reopened - July 13th.