EAD Expiring/Expired; renewal EAD not in sight, what are you doing?

[bharani]

As the title says if your EAD has expired or is about to expire in couple of days and have not received renewed EAD, what are you doing/planning to do?

I have seen few threads in the site having information all around. I thought may be its a good idea to consolidate them here.

[ameryki]

murthy just sent out this info in his newsletter that went out today.

Delayed EADs - Ombudsman's Suggestions to Expedite

The current regulations on Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) require the USCIS to adjudicate EAD applications within 90 days. As many are aware, this does not always occur. The problem is compounded by the fact that it is no longer possible to obtain interim EADs at the local USCIS offices. Information on this matter was included in our previous article, available on MurthyDotCom, Interim EAD Problems at USCIS District Offices (Dec 14, 2007). The first CIS Ombudsman, Prakash , began making efforts on this matter that are continuing through the current CIS Ombudsman, Michael Dougherty. The Ombudsman's office released updated suggestions on September 19, 2008, for individuals who are experiencing EAD delays.

Option 1 : Call the NCSC

It is suggested that an individual first call the USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1.800.375.5283. It is important to note the date and time of the call, as well as the name / number of the person who answers the call. It is possible to explain that the EAD has been delayed beyond the 90 days permitted for processing, and ask for a "service request." This is supposed to result in issuance of the EAD or some other type of response within a week, according to the Ombudsman's update. Alternatively, it is possible to ask the customer service representative to request the EAD. This, too, should result in either receipt of the card or some other type of response within a week. The Ombudsman's update refers to the interim EAD, even though this is no longer issued by the local offices. At the Murthy Law Firm, it has been our experience that the requests described in the update primarily have resulted in the issuance of standard EADs.

Option 2 : INFOPASS Appointment

If the EAD has been delayed beyond 90 days, then it is possible to make an appointment at the local USCIS through the INFOPASS system. At that appointment, it is possible to request the EAD, even though EADs are not actually issued at the local offices. The local office should review the case for eligibility, and then forward the request to the USCIS service center where the case is pending. This should also result in a response or EAD issuance within a week.

It should be noted that, while the one-week estimate may be a bit optimistic, we at the Murthy Law Firm have found that this approach is generally successful. Our recommendation is to make the appointment a week or two in advance, for the 91st day after filing. The reason for this is that local offices often have waiting times for appointments and if one waits until the 90th day to make the appointment it may result in more delay while waiting for an available appointment time. As with the call to the NCSC, it is best to document the date and time of the appointment, as well as the name of the officer.

Option 3: Contact the Ombudsman if Other Options Do Not Work

If an individual has completed both options 1 and 2 above, and the EAD has not been issued, then a third option is to eMail the Ombudsman's office at cisombudsman.publicaffairs@dhs.gov. It is necessary to include the dates and times of the call to the NCSC, as well as the officer's identification information. Corresponding details on the INFOPASS appointment should also be provided.

[Keeme]

My EAD expires on - 10/10/2008. I had e-filed on 10/01/2008 for renewal.
I-140 approved. I 485 peding since Aug 2007.

Should I continue working after 10/10 as my current EAD will expire. Can I use my e-field receipt notice to continue my employment ?

Pl advise.

[nanibabu]

Nevermind. Online status of my case just changed to Card production ordered. Finally.

[yjprakash]

I applied for EAD renewal on 07/15. and on sept 30 I called Customer service and yesterday I got a letter that say

"Our records indicate your application for employment authorization document was mailed on August 19, 2008. please check with local post office."

I dont understand what it means because it says they mailed my "application for EAD". It should be like "approval" or some thing like that right?

My online status & customer service automated system says that it was in processing. I dont understand this.

I am going to call Customer service again tomorrow.If any body knows what above sentence means please let me know.



btw, My wife EAD was approved on Aug 15th. She also applied same day.

[yjprakash]

What if EAD and AP is lost in mail. Do I need to pay fee again for refiling?

if yes that sucks!!!!!!!

[kart2007]

Originally Posted by yjprakash

What if EAD and AP is lost in mail. Do I need to pay fee again for refiling?

if yes that sucks!!!!!!!

Unfortunately, yes, apply for a replacement EAD asap.

see this: http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/sh...ad.php?t=22004 (EAD Renewal - 3 Months duration is unacceptable)

[sherlock01]

Can you please send the format of the letter you faxed? Did you include a letter from the employer?

I need to do the same for my wife. It's about 60 days since we applied and my wife just got a job. Her EAD expires in 20 days. We applied together and mine was approved 3 weeks back. Really frustrating

Originally Posted by bharani

I googled and found TSC EAD expedite processing fax numbers of. On 84th day, we faxed our request to TSC. To our surprise, same day evening the status on our case changed to "Card ordered for production". Our tension was released and had a fun weekend.

Hope this information is helpful to someone in similar boat. Below are the fax numbers:
(214)962-1454
(214)962-1450
(214)962-1415
(214)962-2632

[kart2007]

Can someone also share the NSC fax number please?

[yjprakash]

I faxed expedite processing request on last Tuesday and sent email to Ombudsman.

there was soft LUD on same day (address change) on my 485 & EAD & AP. Today status changed to card ordered for production. what a relief!!!!!!!!!
but any thing can happen till it comes to my hand


Here is the fax number for NSC 4022196344


I have infopass appointment on 24th. Should I go or cancel that appointment now ???

[yjprakash]

Originally Posted by kart2007

Can someone also share the NSC fax number please?

Here is the fax number for NSC 4022196344

[kart2007]

Originally Posted by yjprakash

I faxed expedite processing request on last Tuesday and sent email to Ombudsman.

there was soft LUD on same day (address change) on my 485 & EAD & AP. Today status changed to card ordered for production. what a relief!!!!!!!!!
but any thing can happen till it comes to my hand


Here is the fax number for NSC 4022196344


I have infopass appointment on 24th. Should I go or cancel that appointment now ???

Congrats man!! Can you please let me know what exactly you wrote to Ombudsman and what were the contents of your fax to the service center.

[kart2007]

Thank you. So was your application in a Pending status or Approved status when you emailed Ombudsman?

In my case the application is approved but I haven't received the EAD card yet.

[yjprakash]

finally status for EAD and AP changed to " documents mailed".

But yesterday i received a letter from USCIS related to the fax I did before.
and as per that letter, my request to expedite my EAD and AP is not valid(?????????????) so they sent my fax back (print out). I really dont understand this!!!!!!!!!!

waiting for EAD & AP hopefully I will get it tomorrow.

[kart2007]

Originally Posted by yjprakash

finally status for EAD and AP changed to " documents mailed".

But yesterday i received a letter from USCIS related to the fax I did before.
and as per that letter, my request to expedite my EAD and AP is not valid(?????????????) so they sent my fax back (print out). I really dont understand this!!!!!!!!!!

waiting for EAD & AP hopefully I will get it tomorrow.

Good luck

But was your AP/EAD in Pending status or Approved status when you emailed the Ombdusman?