Thx a lot man; this really helped.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmys
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Thx a lot man; this really helped.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmys
I have filed my 6th EAD/AP with RD: 04/27/2020 & PD: Jan 2010.
Today I received below status change for I765:
Application Type: I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
Your Case Status: Initial Review
As of July 8, 2020, fingerprints relating to your Form I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, Receipt Number SRCXXXXXXXXXX, have been applied to your case. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
Not sure what it means ?
I don't think it means anything. Mine has been in that status since 4/30, RD 4/20.Quote:
Originally Posted by vrk1791
It means SOMETHING. If you look at your past EAD, it is probably without the fingerprint. The new EAD you will receive will come with the fingerprint on it and they will probably use your old photograph that you submitted at the time of original I-485 application submission.Quote:
Originally Posted by kb2013
Are they doing this to avoid the work of scanning the latest photograph into file? Are they suddenly trying to be more efficient?Quote:
Originally Posted by vedu
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Originally Posted by vedu
Maybe it was the only option during lock-down when the USCIS offices were closed. Maybe now that the offices are open, they will start scanning the latest photograph...who knows?Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
My RFE on EAD and AP is for - Please submit a new picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by smuggymba
WTF. I took pics at costco...so now where do I go? LOL.
Some USCIS officer probably had a fight with his wife and then saw my application.
That is so odd and annoying. On my second renewal, I forgot to even send them my photographs. They simply used the photographs from my AOS photo/fingerprint appointment. They never complained. Perhaps because the picture was only 1 year old.Quote:
Originally Posted by smuggymba
But I already had brand new pics with my application nicely attached to the forms with two paperclips. I even put a small piece of postit where the clip was touching the pic so it doesn't damage it. Well whatever. I'll send new ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by nbk1976
One suggestion is to also validate the head size/margin as per the instructions. We may forget to do that trusting the guys taking the pic to do it right.Quote:
Originally Posted by smuggymba
Glad to hear it was for a silly reason. Please take a new photo and make copies. Don't use the old photo and give them a reason to send it back.Quote:
Originally Posted by smuggymba
Now a days I take it at home, use ePassportPhoto or other "google it" websites to make 4x6 sheet and order it online. Usually you get it within a week. Because, it is an RFE, you may have to stop by CVS or Target or Walmart to print it. One 4x6 sheet makes 4 photos.
I guess someone at lockbox took it out for scanning and somehow lost it? I don't think this RFE can be logically explained.
I always use a small transparent ziploc bag to send the photos to USCIS. You can clip that bag easily to other documents. When I had my AoS interview last year, I noticed they had my photos sent with 485 application in the same ziploc in their file. Photos are much safer if sent that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by smuggymba
I have been making my own pockets by sealing an empty envelope and cutting a 4" length on each end to make two pockets (one for EAD and one for AP). I also write the name and A# on these pockets stapled to the main application.Quote:
Originally Posted by gcwait
Lately I realized that they advise you to puch holes at the top so that it is easier for them to file. I am not familiar with top hole file system. So have not tried that.
I am almost at the 90 day mark of my EAD/AP renewal. No updates after receiving. Thinking of opening a SR. Do they accept SRs now-a-days around 90 day mark? What do guys think?
My guess is TSC changed address and left it there OR someone just misplaced it so it's easier to just ask for a new pic rather than spending 5 mins to look for it. Put the burden back on the applicant. Anyway, I took new pics from costco again and already send it this morning.Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
My RD was 17th April and ND was 7th May...so they did touch my application. The main thing now is whether they can approve it before going on furlough...we barely have 2 weeks.
I thought you could raise an SR only after 120 days? Also, if your local congressman is not a Republican, you can ask his/her office to look into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
I live in a very Trumpy district with both Republican state senators. I have no one to turn to.
Hello All
My EAD/AP is expiring in Dec 2020.
- How soon can I apply for EAD/AP can I start the process now ?
- Will there be any impact to EAD/AP renewals due to the most recent USCIS memo:
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/...Discretion.pdf
- Will I require to send additional documents employment verification letter etc due to the above memo.
Any advise will be helpful
hiQuote:
Originally Posted by mesimba
you can apply six months in advance of the expiry date (to be precise 180 days). You should be able to send it over now. I dont think the memo has any impact on the EAD/AP renewals.
6th EAD/AP with RD: 04/27/2020 with TSC & PD: Jan 2010.
Yesterday I have received approval messages for both I765 & I131 (Primary), bust still dependent approval is pending...
I am hoping to get approval for 2 years otherwise I may have to start after 6 months again (if it is for 1 year)...keep you guys updated.
Congratulations. Anything positive is good news. Hopefully the dependent gets approved fast too.Quote:
Originally Posted by vrk1791
6th EAD for me as well: Received Date (RD) : 17th APRIL 2020.Quote:
Originally Posted by vrk1791
Still waiting so let's see.
I called them today (98th day). The representative could not raise a SR as it has not been 5 months. So I told them to create a request for a typo in eligibility category. It was printed as C06 (J1 Visa) instead of C09. Hopefully this will make something happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by nbk1976
I did not want to raise SR on economic loss or other emergency as burden or proof is on us. C09 has a 180 day automatic extension eligibility. So no worries other than extending Drivers License.
https://www.ndtv.com/indians-abroad/...ome-topstories
So, EAD is approved but NO card...this is a mess.
USCIS needs to be SUED from everywhere....
Did you receive your EAD card? My application was received on April 28, and approved on July 28 (3 months). But the status to "card in production" hasn't happened yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by smuggymba
Just a quick status update:
My EAD was approved today (Aug 3; R/D of May 21). It was processed at TX Service Center. The status quickly changed to “card production”. Now the status shows that “fingerprints were applied to my case”. I don’t remember seeing that during the last 5 renewals.
Anyway, my wife’s EAD was approved a week ago but her status still says “approved”: it hasn’t moved to card production yet.
Same here. Mine was approved on July 30 and no card production status yet. Any idea how long it takes these days?Quote:
Originally Posted by nbk1976
My wife's EAD has been at "approved" since July 28; mine showed "we have ordered your card" briefly on Aug 3, but it is now back to showing just "case approved".Quote:
Originally Posted by gcpursuit
No cards have been received; only approval receipts came in the mail--which is worth naught (legally).
There was a lawsuit which USCIS lost and the judge forced them send out the cards within 7 days, but I don't know if everyone benefits with the ruling. The appeal is being heard today:
https://www.murthy.com/2020/08/05/us...ion-documents/
https://youtu.be/jQAisMLLZcA
This seems very IMPORTANT to those affected: https://www.aila.org/infonet/distric...n-class-action
My RD @ TSC was 15APR2020. Last week status changed to "Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken". No sign of approval yet.
Got the physical card yesterday (10 days to expiry of previous card). Sigh of relief.Quote:
Originally Posted by smuggymba
Almost 20 days from card ordered to Card in hand...so hang in there.
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08/11/2020: Card in hand
08/07/2020: The Post Office picked up mail containing your new card.
08/06/2020: We mailed your new card your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, directly to the address you gave us.
07/27/2020: We approved your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
07/22/2020: We ordered your new card.
__________________________________________________ ____________________
How come you are not getting it for 2 years after your first initial EAD/AP. I am getting EAD/AP for 2 years for every renewal since 2013.
It completely depends on the officer. Whether its intentional or not, the most recent EAD validity for my spouse is 1 year and mine is 2 years. We ofcourse had applied 120 days prior. So essentially the extension is barely for 6 months.Quote:
Originally Posted by getsaby
Update to my case: Card in hand today; details below:
My r/d was May 21; status changed to approved on Aug 3; the status changed back and forth between case approved and card ordered; card ordered date was Aug 4; Card mailed on Aug 14; card received today Aug 15.
A curious incident: The USCIS used the original photo that I had sent with my I-485--over 8 years ago, even though I had sent them recent photos. I don't even look like that anymore.
My RD was 15APR2020. Case stuck in "Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken" since 07AUG2020. 126th day since USCIS receipt. Lots of applications after me have been approved. I randomly looked at a few receipt numbers before and after me. Very few CPOs near my receipt number.
I could not use 180 day auto extension as USCIS mistyped my eligibility category (as C06). Opened a service request to fix that, but they never sent me new receipt notice (they had promised). I applied on 175 days or so before expiry. Card production takes 3 to 5 weeks after approval now a days. So I don't have much time left.
I am knocking at my congressman's door in this round of EAD/AP renewal.
Well somewhat positive news. I approached congressman on Monday (day 1). It took me 2 days to complete the formalities with congressman (initial disclosure form and USCIS specific disclosure forms). After they reviewed my request, they agreed to pursue my cases (primary+dependent x2) with USCIS.
On the third day afternoon (Wednesday) congressman office made a email request. Email request have a 3 day turnaround. Phone calls have 1 day turnaround.
I got approval emails for myself and dependent on the same day evening they inquired USCIS. No updates on AP.
I really did not want to ask congressman for help with EAD+AP. However, after crossing nearing the 180 day window and pending USCIS furloughs, I decided to escalate after 3.5 months or so. So if you are in a tight corner, asking congressman will help.
20 Aug 2020 (Murthy)
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that, due to delays in the production of employment authorization documents (EADs), a form I-797 approval notice that has a notice date on or after December 1, 2019 through and including August 20, 2020, can be used to evidence work authorization. The USCIS announcement advises employers that this approval notice can be used for form I-9 purposes, rather than the physical EAD, which normally is required. Employers will need to re-verify the employment eligibility of these individuals by December 1, 2020.
Unfortunately, this only applies to those with an I-797 approval notice. It does not serve to provide work authorization to a person with a pending EAD application.
See USCIS Post Below:
Quote:
Form I-9 Verification During EAD Production Delays Due to COVID-19
Due to the extraordinary and unprecedented COVID-19 public health emergency, the production of certain Employment Authorization Documents (Form I-766, EAD) is delayed. As a result, employees may use Form I-797, Notice of Action, with a Notice date on or after December 1, 2019 through and including August 20, 2020 informing an applicant of approval of an Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) as a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, List C #7 document that establishes employment authorization issued by the Department of Homeland Security pursuant to 8 C.F.R. 274a.2(b)(1)(v)(C)(7), even though the Notice states it is not evidence of employment authorization. Employees may present their Form I-797 Notice of Action showing approval of their I-765 application as a list C document for Form I-9 compliance until December 1, 2020.
THE I-797 NOTICE OF ACTION DESCRIBED ABOVE DOES NOT PROVE EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY OR SERVE AS A LIST A DOCUMENT ESTABLISHING BOTH IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION OR A LIST B DOCUMENT ESTABLISHING IDENTITY FOR FORM I-9 PURPOSES.
For Form I-9 completion, employees who present a Form I-797 Notice of Action described above for new employment must also present their employer with an acceptable List B document that establishes identity. The Lists of Acceptable Documents is on Form I-9. Current employees who require reverification can present this Form I-797 Notice of Action as proof of employment authorization under List C.
By December 1, 2020, employers must reverify employees who presented this Form I-797 Notice of Action as a List C document. These employees will need to present their employers with new evidence of employment authorization from either List A or List C.
We encourage employers to accept new EADs presented by employees as soon as they receive them from USCIS prior to December 1, 2020, to satisfy the reverification requirement. However, it is the employees’ choice whether to present their new EADs, or a different document from either List A or List C.
Last Reviewed/Updated:
08/19/2020
Congrats. Got my approval notices for myself and spouse yesterday (2 year validity). Hoping to get cards before furlough. As posted above, my Republican congressman made it happen this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by nbk1976
Hi idliman,
We have filed I-485 along with I-765 and I-131 in Nov 2018. And, we wanted to file for the renewal of EAD and AP. I was checking the instructions for the fee and I noticed that; for renewal under C09, the renewal fee is not required for both I-765 and I-131.
Please advice.
Thank you.
Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
Sorry. Did not see your message till now.Quote:
Originally Posted by myprofile
Use "C09P" as code instead of "C09". Yes there is no fee for EAD/AP renewal for this category. You pay only for printing forms, printing photos and FedEx. Always get the mailing address and latest pdf form from USCIS website and check before sending them.
This form is straight forward. Good Luck.