Alexander Makhmudov
Aug 10, 2023
EAD replacement process (based on pending asylum)
5 months after applying for asylum (and the case still pending) I applied for EAD. It was a smooth process, however, I moved when they delivered the card and I didn’t receive it. It’s a long story and a new tenant was checking the mailbox.
A month later I applied for a card replacement and had to pay $400 this time. There was only one caveat: they asked for a proof that my original card was stolen/damaged. If you didn’t receive your card and apply for a replacement, provide additional information about not receiving the card and what you tried to do to get it.
I submitted a letter with every action I took, screenshots from a new tenant confirming that he checked the mail, request to change the address (before the card has been sent). Luckily it pushed the process by a few days only and I received my new/replacement card in about 5 weeks after applying.
Hope this information will be helpful for someone!
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 182 days
Case
2025-02-21
2025-08-22
I-485
182 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2025-02-21
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2025-07-07
I-485
D+136
Interview
2025-08-22
I-485
D+182
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Alexander MakhmudovAug 10, 2023
@Mo Waheidi it took about a week. Texas center didn’t provide good updates, like that they sent the card. the other center had detailed status. If possible, I’d recommend signing up for Informed Delivery with USPS so you know what mail is coming to you.
Alexander MakhmudovAug 10, 2023
@Mo Waheidi You’re in a good shape! Yeah I’m positive you should have it this or next week :)
Daneko SeymourNov 7, 2025
this just happened to me 😭😭😭😭pending Asylee as well
