EAD/AP Expedite Story

[iBillz 1]

This is the story of how I got my EAD/AP expedited. Most people will tell you to call USCIS and request an expedite. That is a plausible way to accomplish an expedite but from what I've read, it is more likely to be denied. What I did was called my local congressman's office. I described what was going on and I asked them if they can submit in inquiry to the USCIS. I told them my wife and I were having troubles paying bills and that we were below the national poverty limit. We were living off one income. I gave them a rundown of our monthly expenses and also a copy of a job offer letter. I also added my receipt number and my A# number. The clerk at the office sent me a "Privacy form" which I signed and returned to her. A couple days later I received a message from the Congressman stating that she submit the inquiry. I then waited about 5 days and sent a followup email. I was informed that the USCIS has 30 days to respond. Surely enough, 14 days after I submit the inquiry, I received an email from the congressman stating that my request for an expedite has been approved. 2 Days later my case for I-765 was updated, and card is being produced. Although I didn't explicitly request the AP to approved, it was approved the same day. Let me know if anyone has any questions.

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[aichteeque 7]

This is the story of how I got my EAD/AP expedited. Most people will tell you to call USCIS and request an expedite. That is a plausible way to accomplish an expedite but from what I've read, it is more likely to be denied. What I did was called my local congressman's office. I described what was going on and I asked them if they can submit in inquiry to the USCIS. I told them my wife and I were having troubles paying bills and that we were below the national poverty limit. We were living off one income. I gave them a rundown of our monthly expenses and also a copy of a job offer letter. I also added my receipt number and my A# number. The clerk at the office sent me a "Privacy form" which I signed and returned to her. A couple days later I received a message from the Congressman stating that she submit the inquiry. I then waited about 5 days and sent a followup email. I was informed that the USCIS has 30 days to respond. Surely enough, 14 days after I submit the inquiry, I received an email from the congressman stating that my request for an expedite has been approved. 2 Days later my case for I-765 was updated, and card is being produced. Although I didn't explicitly request the AP to approved, it was approved the same day. Let me know if anyone has any questions.

Thank you for letting the VJ community know.

Also, you can't request AP to be approved. You can only request it be expedited. Approval is the prerogative of the officer reviewing your case.

[iBillz 1]

Thank you for letting the VJ community know.

Also, you can't request AP to be approved. You can only request it be expedited. Approval is the prerogative of the officer reviewing your case.

Yes, This is what I meant, thanks for the clear up.