How to Extend an EAD Renewal after 180 days?

[Poramin]

Has anyone reached the 180 day EAD automatic extension without receiving the renewed card?

I filed the I-765 combo card renewal back on February 11th 2019, received the I-797 receipt, and that's all. Activity still shows 'Fingerprint processed' on the online system.

The problem is that my wife's Illinois driver's license is tied to the work permit expiration date (yes Illinois does that). So in this case, Illinois DMV set the expiration date to the 180 day extension date. In a few weeks, her license will expire again unless we get the card and can renew her license.

Anyone have similar experiences?

[newacct]

Illinois also gives a version of its temporary visitor driver's license to people without legal presence documents, so see if she can switch to that.

[Enub4]

Is the 180 day extension from filing date or from previous EAD expiration?
When did the EAD expired? Also in February?

[Poramin]

Is the 180 day extension from filing date or from previous EAD expiration?
When did the EAD expired? Also in February?

The 180 day extension is from the previous expiration date. So it's from early February to early August.

I've searched but there doesn't appear to be a formal mechanism or process for extending an extension.

[Enub4]

The 180 day extension is from the previous expiration date. So it's from early February to early August.

I've searched but there doesn't appear to be a formal mechanism or process for extending an extension.

Thank you. I see the problem is that your renewal was close to your EAD expiration and they are taking more than 6 months in many cases to issue a renewal. It is recommended to start the renewal process up to 6 months before the EAD expiration this days. I hope they change the process and give priority to renewals, I don't understand why it takes so long for a renewal if the process is stuck in review. Good luck.