How long does it take for EAD in hand after approval?

[vavaBB 2]

Hello there,

I was wondering if you guys could help me figure out when I'll be receiving my EAD card in the mail?

The USCIS Case Tracker says : "On August 24, 2015, we approved your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization , Receipt Number MSCxxxxxxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."

The company I'm supposed to start working for wants me to start on Monday (8/31). They have also said that they won't be able to work with just the approval - they will need to see the actual card.

Any help will be appreciated.

My AOS EAD timeline

Date Filed : 2015-07-01

NOA Date : 2015-07-06

Bio. Appt. : 2015-07-31

Approved Date : 2015-08-24

Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 54 days.

My EAD Expedite "Experience"

Also, for those who are interested, I successfully got my EAD expedited. Here are the steps I followed :-

a) Got the offer letter from company stating Start Date, and asking to provide Proof of Employability on the start day

b) Called USCIS - placed Expedite Request stating Severe Financial Loss and Extreme Urgency. Told them about the Offer, and how the job would help us financially since we're a new family. Also stated that the number of opportunities in my city are limited, and offers like these are hard to come by. Officer gave me Service Request Number. (8/17)

c) Got letter in mail 3 days later from USCIS asking for proof of offer. Faxed that over, with a cover letter stating financial difficulties .. Worded it in such a manner that we needed the job to help the "family grow". (8/20)

d) Called the Senator's office - requested help in the case. Faxed over offer letter, explanation, and service request number. Got a reply from their office saying USCIS is working on the expedite and they have pushed for a quick approval.

e) A week from when I called USCIS, I got the Approval update on Case Tracker. (8/24)

I hope this helps you guys!

Edited August 26, 2015 by vavaBB

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Good job on the expedite. Our EAD was on the same day so am waiting for the combo card. I have heard about 10 days or so.

[Pitaya 2,576]

~10-14 days

[famousnj 1]

I am also in the same boat

My EAD was approved on Aug 19 2015.

On Aug 24 status changed to "Card was mailed to me".

I called in for tracking # but apparently they don't have it yet.

I received the approval notice in mail on Aug 24, still waiting on EAD Card.

Keeping my fingers crossed...

"

[military-wife 9]

I heard 10 days but you could get it sooner.

[TBoneTX 43,417]

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[vavaBB 2]

Thanks. I got an update that the card was mailed today. I immediately called USCIS, and talked to a Tier 2 officer who gave me the Tracking number, and also informed me that the card won't be mailed until later today. I hope things are going well for you as well.

Good job on the expedite. Our EAD was on the same day so am waiting for the combo card. I have heard about 10 days or so.

Thanks, Pitaya.

~10-14 days

FamousNJ, have you tried calling them again? Ask to speak to a Tier 2 officer - usually Tier 1 just read what's already available on the Case Tracker online tool of USCIS.

I am also in the same boat

My EAD was approved on Aug 19 2015.

On Aug 24 status changed to "Card was mailed to me".

I called in for tracking # but apparently they don't have it yet.

I received the approval notice in mail on Aug 24, still waiting on EAD Card.

Keeping my fingers crossed...

"

Thanks!

I heard 10 days but you could get it sooner.

[abhatia1985 2]

Hello there,

I was wondering if you guys could help me figure out when I'll be receiving my EAD card in the mail?

The USCIS Case Tracker says : "On August 24, 2015, we approved your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization , Receipt Number MSCxxxxxxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."

The company I'm supposed to start working for wants me to start on Monday (8/31). They have also said that they won't be able to work with just the approval - they will need to see the actual card.

Any help will be appreciated.

My AOS EAD timeline

Date Filed : 2015-07-01

NOA Date : 2015-07-06

Bio. Appt. : 2015-07-31

Approved Date : 2015-08-24

Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 54 days.

My EAD Expedite "Experience"

Also, for those who are interested, I successfully got my EAD expedited. Here are the steps I followed :-

a) Got the offer letter from company stating Start Date, and asking to provide Proof of Employability on the start day

b) Called USCIS - placed Expedite Request stating Severe Financial Loss and Extreme Urgency. Told them about the Offer, and how the job would help us financially since we're a new family. Also stated that the number of opportunities in my city are limited, and offers like these are hard to come by. Officer gave me Service Request Number. (8/17)

c) Got letter in mail 3 days later from USCIS asking for proof of offer. Faxed that over, with a cover letter stating financial difficulties .. Worded it in such a manner that we needed the job to help the "family grow". (8/20)

d) Called the Senator's office - requested help in the case. Faxed over offer letter, explanation, and service request number. Got a reply from their office saying USCIS is working on the expedite and they have pushed for a quick approval.

e) A week from when I called USCIS, I got the Approval update on Case Tracker. (8/24)

I hope this helps you guys!

Hello! i just like to know if you got your interview date yet? i have also filed in Des Monies.

[vavaBB 2]

Nope. I did, however, recieve a Potential Interview waiver notice. I think this means Des Moines is way behind on processing I485s.

Hello! i just like to know if you got your interview date yet? i have also filed in Des Monies.

[Fox087 5]

HI! I am in the same situation, received approval notice and that. card mailed yesterday but no tracking number. Can you share, how long it was to receive the card in mail? Thanks 

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

10-14 days.

[italy2Cali 0]

Hello everyone,

as soon as I receive the EAD Card, can I immediately start looking for jobs?

I already have SSN.

[EvieMN 105]

4 hours ago, italy2Cali said:

Hello everyone,

as soon as I receive the EAD Card, can I immediately start looking for jobs?

I already have SSN.

Yes, that's precisely what it is for.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

You can look before you receive it you just can not start the job before EAD in hand.
 

[SNA17 7]

Maybe next week?

check my timeline it didn’t take long for mine. Always check mailbox for now on if there is nothing in after a month call them.