Expedite EAD - Job "offer" question

[Matildawr 3]

So I have been working on my OPT EAD that will expire 2/20. My AOS package have been sent in and today 1/8 I had my biometrics appointment. 

I would like to expedite the EAD if possible because it will be extremely tight on money if my husband have to pay literally everything, and I will go insane if I can't work until May again...

 

I have a full time job now where I want to keep working. I have also applied for a promotion but those interviews haven't started yet.

As far as expediting with a job "offer", since I technically already have the job but would need to get back to it ASAP. What kind of evidence would I need to provide?

 

Should the letter be from HR or my store manager, or area manager? Should it say that they need me back asap or what kind of details is goo in the letter?

 

If I get the promotion, could that be an existential to expedite because they need me in the position asap?

 

The company I work for is Nationwide and the HR office is located in MA but I'm working at one our our stores in MN. 

 

Any advice is appreciated. I want to have everything ready when I request expedite. 

 

Also, can I drop of evidence after theits requested at the local field office? If so, can I just go there or do I need info pass appointment? Or can I only fax it? 

 

Thanks

 

[USS_Voyager 1,971]

My only advice is to get whatever letters you can from your company (HR, managers, VP, President, ... ) and include them all with the application. Ultimately, you're still up to the mercy of whoever adjudicates that case. Sucks, but what can we do...

[aznhouston 124]

First, take the bio-app to the office and get it done, today. Don't wait until the scheduled day.

 

After this, ask your company to issue the letter saying they need the work permit to legally keep you, otherwise you will be terminated from the job. And call the USCIS to put in a request for expedition.

Nothing is guaranteed but at least the request for expedition will trigger the review of your package. If there's any RFE, it will be sent out soon instead of receiving it 4 months down the line.

[kdatgc 2]

9 hours ago, Matildawr said:

So I have been working on my OPT EAD that will expire 2/20. My AOS package have been sent in and today 1/8 I had my biometrics appointment. 

I would like to expedite the EAD if possible because it will be extremely tight on money if my husband have to pay literally everything, and I will go insane if I can't work until May again...

 

I have a full time job now where I want to keep working. I have also applied for a promotion but those interviews haven't started yet.

As far as expediting with a job "offer", since I technically already have the job but would need to get back to it ASAP. What kind of evidence would I need to provide?

 

Should the letter be from HR or my store manager, or area manager? Should it say that they need me back asap or what kind of details is goo in the letter?

 

If I get the promotion, could that be an existential to expedite because they need me in the position asap?

 

The company I work for is Nationwide and the HR office is located in MA but I'm working at one our our stores in MN. 

 

Any advice is appreciated. I want to have everything ready when I request expedite. 

 

Also, can I drop of evidence after theits requested at the local field office? If so, can I just go there or do I need info pass appointment? Or can I only fax it? 

 

Thanks

 

Promotion might not help you, the better will to navigate this EAD elephant it to showcase that you would loose your job on 2/20 and get into a financial trouble after that. Also you have to reach out to your congressman/senator for expedite/follow-ups with USCIS

[strangefella 1]

Go through the office of your congressman or senator. USCIS had denied my expedite request and told me that I will have to wait for a month before I can apply for another expedite request. The congressman's office called, and not only did they accept the expedite application after a couple of days of the original decision, but also issued me an EAD within 4 days or so of receiving the expedite request from the congressman's office. 

[Jenny17655 283]

So I see your EAD was approved.  Congrats.  Was this due to an expidite? or was it just good luck.  I filed around the same time as you and am expecting it next month

[Matildawr 3]

8 hours ago, Jenny17655 said:

So I see your EAD was approved.  Congrats.  Was this due to an expidite? or was it just good luck.  I filed around the same time as you and am expecting it next month

I placed an expedite request March 14th, by calling USCIS, on the 19th they looked at the expedite I believe because I got an email that day that the case was under review, and then completed according to my case history for my EAD. On the 23rd I got a notification that card was being produced. I never had to send in any evidence for Financial Loss to Company, which was my reason, so I'm not sure if they just didn't feel like they needed it because my case isn't that complicated (f-1, AOS via marriage, never been out of status, had EAD before) or if it ended up being normal processing for me. 

[himcdull 0]

Matildawr, thank you for sharing. I am on the same boat. OPT EAD. 

 

I asked the congressman for help last month and she said she would submit an expedite request for me on 4/22. However, I never called USCIS to tell them that I need to expedite. So now my case history is only Fingerprint was completed.

 

Should I call USCIS now? I don't see anything related to expediting EAD... 

On 3/25/2019 at 7:37 PM, Matildawr said:

I placed an expedite request March 14th, by calling USCIS, on the 19th they looked at the expedite I believe because I got an email that day that the case was under review, and then completed according to my case history for my EAD. On the 23rd I got a notification that card was being produced. I never had to send in any evidence for Financial Loss to Company, which was my reason, so I'm not sure if they just didn't feel like they needed it because my case isn't that complicated (f-1, AOS via marriage, never been out of status, had EAD before) or if it ended up being normal processing for me. 

Matildawr, thank you for sharing. I am on the same boat. OPT EAD. 

 

I asked the congressman for help last month and she said she would submit an expedite request for me on 4/22. However, I never called USCIS to tell them that I need to expedite. So now my case history is only Fingerprint was completed.

 

Should I call USCIS now? I don't see anything related to expediting EAD... 

[michaelwood87 7]

On 3/25/2019 at 6:37 PM, Matildawr said:

I placed an expedite request March 14th, by calling USCIS, on the 19th they looked at the expedite I believe because I got an email that day that the case was under review, and then completed according to my case history for my EAD. On the 23rd I got a notification that card was being produced. I never had to send in any evidence for Financial Loss to Company, which was my reason, so I'm not sure if they just didn't feel like they needed it because my case isn't that complicated (f-1, AOS via marriage, never been out of status, had EAD before) or if it ended up being normal processing for me. 

I am in almost the exact same situation as you. F1 - STEM OPT - Married USC. Applied for Adjustment of status Jan 2. Applied for AP expedite on March 28. 

My EAD online status just changed on 4/10 to "New Card is Being Produced".

Did you already receive your card? - was it for both EAD & AP?

 

I am somewhat confused because I needed my AP expedited, and applied for that. But my EAD status on uscis.gov shows that "New Card is Being Produced". I am ASSUMING that this is going to be a combo card. From browsing the forum it seems common place to have EAD status update, and nothing changes with the EAD status. 

 

Just waiting for the status to change to "Card has been mailed" etc...

[Matildawr 3]

1 minute ago, michaelwood87 said:

I am in almost the exact same situation as you. F1 - STEM OPT - Married USC. Applied for Adjustment of status Jan 2. Applied for AP expedite on March 28. 

My EAD online status just changed on 4/10 to "New Card is Being Produced".

Did you already receive your card? - was it for both EAD & AP?

 

I am somewhat confused because I needed my AP expedited, and applied for that. But my EAD status on uscis.gov shows that "New Card is Being Produced". I am ASSUMING that this is going to be a combo card. From browsing the forum it seems common place to have EAD status update, and nothing changes with the EAD status. 

 

Just waiting for the status to change to "Card has been mailed" etc...

Yes mine was for AP as well! My status online for AP never changed and still haven't but I got the combo card! I got the notification that my card is being produced the 23rd if I remember correctly and then the 26th it was mailed, and I had it in hand the 29th

[michaelwood87 7]

1 minute ago, Matildawr said:

Yes mine was for AP as well! My status online for AP never changed and still haven't but I got the combo card! I got the notification that my card is being produced the 23rd if I remember correctly and then the 26th it was mailed, and I had it in hand the 29th

That is positive to know. I am glad to hear that. Thank you for your response. 

 

I feel like I could qualify to be an Immigration Lawyer after this journey....