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I have been waiting for my EAD card for 85 days, and my case is still pending. I feel very hopeless and strengthless, as I run the risk of losing my job. The Employer might cancel my contract, if I couldn't provide my EAD after the Labor Day. I try every means to keep positive, but it is a very hard situation for me now. Here is my case:
Case Received by USCIS Phoenix: June 6th
Raise e-request: August 25th (pending 80 days)
Received e-request email response from USCIS: August 26th (pending 81 days)
Here is the response by USCIS: Recently, you or your representative contacted USCIS concerning your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request expedited processing of your case. Below is a summary of what we found and how the issue has been or may be resolved.
The primary goal of Curricular Practical Training (CPT), pre-completion Optional Practical Training (pre-OPT), and post-completion Optional Practical Training (post-OPT) is for the students to gain practical experience in their field of study, not to earn money for living expenses or to fund their studies.
It must be noted that F-1 students are required to establish that they have the financial ability to pay for their course of study and living expenses for the entire period of study as indicated on their I-20, thus they cannot claim financial hardship due to the very nature of their nonimmigrant status and maintenance thereof. In addition, an employment offer or start date does not qualify under USCIS's severe financial loss expedite criteria.
Therefore, your request for expedited processing of your application is denied.
Your application will be processed within the normal USCIS processing times, which can be located on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov or by calling the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
We hope this information is helpful to you.
Raise a Service Request Online: August 28 (pending 83 days)
Response from USCIS: USCIS will review and process the request; Expect a reply by September 19, 2017; However, it shows your SR YYYY YYYY YSC is currently not assigned for processing.
I send email requesting assistance to senator on Aug. 28, no any response yet.
I even asked the international office at my university, and he told me "There is no speedy process with USCIS for OPT. But you can call them exactly after 90 days of the receipt of your application. And speak with one of the USCIS officers to expedite the application. Normally they do help with that."
I am freaking out, and I am thinking go to congressman to ask for help, and contact Ombudsman for help. I cannot just be passive waiting, and I am going to lose my job, due to my pending I-765. That sucks!
Case Received by USCIS Phoenix: June 6th
Raise e-request: August 25th (pending 80 days)
Received e-request email response from USCIS: August 26th (pending 81 days)
Here is the response by USCIS: Recently, you or your representative contacted USCIS concerning your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request expedited processing of your case. Below is a summary of what we found and how the issue has been or may be resolved.
The primary goal of Curricular Practical Training (CPT), pre-completion Optional Practical Training (pre-OPT), and post-completion Optional Practical Training (post-OPT) is for the students to gain practical experience in their field of study, not to earn money for living expenses or to fund their studies.
It must be noted that F-1 students are required to establish that they have the financial ability to pay for their course of study and living expenses for the entire period of study as indicated on their I-20, thus they cannot claim financial hardship due to the very nature of their nonimmigrant status and maintenance thereof. In addition, an employment offer or start date does not qualify under USCIS's severe financial loss expedite criteria.
Therefore, your request for expedited processing of your application is denied.
Your application will be processed within the normal USCIS processing times, which can be located on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov or by calling the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
We hope this information is helpful to you.
Raise a Service Request Online: August 28 (pending 83 days)
Response from USCIS: USCIS will review and process the request; Expect a reply by September 19, 2017; However, it shows your SR YYYY YYYY YSC is currently not assigned for processing.
I send email requesting assistance to senator on Aug. 28, no any response yet.
I even asked the international office at my university, and he told me "There is no speedy process with USCIS for OPT. But you can call them exactly after 90 days of the receipt of your application. And speak with one of the USCIS officers to expedite the application. Normally they do help with that."
I am freaking out, and I am thinking go to congressman to ask for help, and contact Ombudsman for help. I cannot just be passive waiting, and I am going to lose my job, due to my pending I-765. That sucks!
