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Thank you 'newacct' for that info. I heard that the gov, has a free tax submission online for residents. Is that true? If so can I use it if I have been on F-1 for more than 5 years and reside mainly in the US (i.e. pass the test you mentioned?)

What if you have a pending asylum but you are no longer on F1 status?

Although my application was for the Rosedale AO in NY, my timeline is below. Despite having my interview within a reasonable timeframe, I have no result.

Thank you! It must be such a huge relief. Can you let me know which Asylum Office it was and what email you used?

Wow so you have UK/Australian dual citizenship and will soon get US citizenship. Are you trying to conquer the world? Next up Canada?

Thank you for the info - although I doubt bringing up that fact in a matter of fact manner will land me a job! What is the tactful way of answering the "are you a permanent resident" question?

I notice that a lot of jobs list they require perm residency/citizenship. Is this only because they don't want to fund/support a visa or are these really strict requirements. Are people with EAC's able to land some of these jobs?

I am not sure, but I've heard that if the decision is bad, they prefer to deliver it in person - because then you cannot claim you never received it - since you physically pick it up. So perhaps it is good news!

I have not even received my asylum yet and I fear I will also be waiting a very long time. If some of you decide to pursue a class action lawsuit and I am eligible I would certainly join. If not I would still cheer you on and become involved somehow. Maybe we can get a lawyer to do it for...

Can an asylum applicant with EAC renew a driver's license?

To clarify, the law does not immediately grant a waiver to a student in lawful status. As I've said before, and as is stated in the section of law you referenced, it is up to the discretion of the judge/AO. See below; (5) The term “extraordinary circumstances” in section 208(a)(2)(D) of the...

You were right! According to USPS tracking, that is exactly the date I should expect my card!!! I just hope my asylum gets approved too. I cannot figure out what I would do without it.

I have multiple entries into the US from my home country from which I am seeking asylum. In my interview the question of why was not even asked. Nor was it included in my application. (Although there are valid reasons). I agree with mercier that the 1 year deadline is enforced to everyone, in...

I am not sure if re-entering another country would count (probably?) Obviously don't go anywhere where you think you will be in danger, but the law is very strict on the 1 year deadline. *Sometimes* they provide leniency for students in good standing as you say, but it is *not* a sure thing by...

According to what my lawyer has told me and what I have researched online, the reason majority of cases are denied is because they don't apply within 1 year of last entry. If your *last* entry was longer than a year ago, I would recommend re-entering.

Some of us end up waiting a long time after the interview. My interview was in October, and I am still waiting. I have heard that the decision is delayed when one is in status (as opposed to being out of status, entered illegally etc). I just got approved for work authorization, am still waiting...

Hey Johnny, I am in a very similar situation (PhD student, 2 year rule applies etc) so I would like to share my experience/knowledge with you. I've researched these things, and some took me a long time to figure out, I will answer to the best of my knowledge. See answers in bold below.

You can apply for a EAD after 150 days have passed since your asylum application was received (and not a day before - or it will get denied) - I believe you apply for the SSN after you receive your employment card. No idea about DMV - each state may have slightly different rules.

Thank you Anthony, how can you know the date like that?

They received my EAD request Jan 31, I saw on the USCIS website that they sent an approval decision on Feb 26. I am so relieved. I guess I should be expecting my card soon too right?