Milena M
14h
c09 ead approval ( sijs)
Hi guys, providing an update! After two congressional pushes my c09 was finally approved 2 weeks before my current ead (c14) expires.
7/6 reached out to emma and requested expedite request based on several financial loss, live rep stated an agent would give me a call but never received a call.
7/24 reached out to my congressman ( republican) submitted combined documents ( HR email stating termination if new ead not presented, pay stubs & employment verification letter, copy of my current ead & letter explaining my situation/ asking for expedite)
7/28 congressman emailed me stating an inquiry submitted to USCIS
Reached out 9/1 asking for a FU,
Congressam replied stating no reply and there is severe backlog for expedite requests. But that he will submit a second inquiry
9/15 card produced 9/16 formal approvali. Received in mail 9/23
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zakoza laz14h
congratulations on the approval. is your pd current
Milena M13h
@zakoza laz thank you! yes pd 2/7/22
Ronaldo Gomez13h
how long did take to be approved
Ronaldo Gomez13h
mine is been 9 months since I applied for it and still waiting
Milena M11h
@Ronaldo Gomez hi it was about 5 months I applied 4/3/26 - you should def reachout to your congressman
Khetag Gogaev10h
can you share your letter please?
Luis Perez1h
C09 EAD Expedite Request – SIJS / Financial Loss – Need Advice
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice regarding my pending C09 EAD and expedite request.
I filed my I-485 and C09 I-765 on March 27, 2026, and completed my biometrics on May 15, 2026. My current C14 EAD expires on October 3, 2026, so I now have less than two weeks before my current work authorization expires.
I requested an expedite based on severe financial loss on August 17, 2026. Because I was unable to submit the expedite request online, I called USCIS. I was told that an officer would call me so I could provide supporting evidence for the expedite request.
I eventually received that call about a month later, and I was told that I am now waiting for an officer to contact me so that I can submit my evidence regarding the financial loss and my expedite request.
I also contacted my Congressman’s office. On September 1, they submitted a congressional inquiry to USCIS regarding my case. I was told they would follow up with USCIS, but I have not received any response or update from that inquiry yet.
I have documentation showing my financial situation, including letters from my employers indicating that I may lose my jobs if I cannot provide valid work authorization, as well as pay stubs and employment verification.
At this point, I’m not sure what the best next step is. Should I contact my Congressman’s office again and ask them to follow up specifically regarding the pending expedite request, or should I wait for USCIS to contact me about submitting my evidence?
Has anyone been in a similar situation where their EAD was expiring within days and they had an expedite request pending through USCIS and a congressional inquiry?
Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
