EAD Expiring on 7/10/07.

[jambalakadi1]

Hello,

my EAD is expiring on 7/10/07. I am applying for Renewal today. But current processing times shows that it will take around 6 months to get EAD.

If I dont get my EAD, what are my Options? I dont have H1 and I am using EAD since 3 years.

1. Do I have to leave my Company?

2. can I stay with my company without getting paid?

3. Can I still keep health benefits?

4. Can I stay in USA without working and no job until i get my EAD?

How long you think USCIs will approve EAD as mine is Renewal not new application?


Please respond.. my fingers crossed

 

[mdlbr20020531]

Similar case

Other than sympathize and share my woes - I will not be of much help.

Current EAD expires 6/17/2007.
Receipt for EAD renewal 4/12/2007 - so far no updates/LUDs
No H1B.

Q1 & Q2
Resp: Unpaid leave is one option.

Q3:
Resp: switch to COBRA or alternate provider and then back to regular. Based on your relationship with your company - you can work out other options.

Q4:
Resp: EAD is only a work permit. Yes, one should be able to stay in US in such cases so long as one has the I-485 petition is not denied. Even if denied there are some other alternatives, but an attorney will be able to answer best to this one.

 

[pratham]

Apart from what is suggested,
You can Fax/Fedex Expedite Request to the CIS.
This has worked for me.

Good Luck!

 

[mdlbr20020531]

Pratham fax?

Can you please share the FAX nos and Mailing address - if you had filed for TSC, I know I can use it as mine is at TSC. If a different one, others on the list would be thankful.

Thanks.

 

[msrisai]

Ead Expires 05/30/07

Hi, Can you share the Fax number and address. I have filed my case at NSC.
Please help me. -Thanks

 

[Reza-EB2 NIW]

Fax: 214-962-2632 (TSC)

 

[GrimJudge]

EAD Renewal

Hi Jambalakadi,
There is no need to panic. You can contact your senator's office with a request to expedite the EAD renewal. You may also submit a letter from your current employer demanding your EAD document, along with your expedited request to INS. You can send a letter to the INS with a request to expedite the EAD process as there is considerable financial loss. There are lot of posts on this topic in this forum (including a letter template for expedited request). Make a search and act fast.

Good Luck!
GJ