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Luis Perez
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EB-4 SIJS – I-485 & I-765 C09 pending / EAD expired – What else can I do? Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation. I am an EB-4/SIJS applicant from Honduras. My priority date is December 20, 2021, and my I-360 has already been approved. Here is my timeline: * March 27, 2026: USCIS received my I-485 and I-765 (C09) package. * May 15, 2026: Biometrics completed. * My previous EAD C14 expired on October 3, 2026. * My I-765 C09 is still pending. * I depend on my employment authorization to work and support myself financially. I have already tried several things: * I requested an expedite request based on severe financial loss and provided/was prepared to provide evidence of my employment, pay stubs, financial obligations, bills, etc. * USCIS indicated that an officer would contact me regarding the expedite/evidence, but I did not receive the expected follow-up. * I contacted my Congressional representative, for assistance with my pending EAD case. * A Congressional inquiry was submitted in early September 2026 (the congressional office later followed up around September 25, 2026). still no answer from uscis * USCIS has still not provided a resolution on my pending I-765. * I am now waiting for the 45-day period, which should be around October 18, 2026, before considering the next step with the CIS Ombudsman / DHS Form 7001. At this point, my EAD has expired and my C09 EAD is still pending. What else can I do at this point? Has anyone with EB-4/SIJS had success with a second expedite request, another Congressional inquiry, or the CIS Ombudsman after waiting 45 days? I would really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thank you! EB-4 SIJS – I-485 e I-765 C09 pendientes / EAD vencido – ¿Qué más puedo hacer? Hola a todos. Quisiera recibir consejos de personas que hayan pasado por una situación similar. Soy solicitante EB-4/SIJS de Honduras. Mi fecha de prioridad es el 20 de diciembre de 2021 y mi I-360 ya fue aprobada. Esta es mi línea de tiempo: * 27 de marzo de 2026: USCIS recibió mi paquete de I-485 e I-765 (C09). * 15 de mayo de 2026: completé las biometrías. * Mi EAD C14 venció el 3 de octubre de 2026. * Mi I-765 C09 continúa pendiente. * Dependo de mi autorización de trabajo para poder trabajar y mantenerme económicamente. Ya he intentado varias cosas: * Solicité un expedite por pérdida financiera grave (severe financial loss) y preparé/proporcioné evidencia de mi empleo, talones de pago, obligaciones financieras, cuentas, etc. * USCIS indicó que un oficial se comunicaría conmigo para el expedite/evidencia, pero no recibí el seguimiento esperado. * Me comuniqué con mi congresista para solicitar ayuda con mi caso de EAD. * La oficina del congresista presentó una congressional inquiry a principios de septiembre de 2026 y posteriormente hubo seguimiento alrededor del 25 de septiembre de 2026. * USCIS todavía no ha resuelto mi I-765. * Ahora estoy esperando que se cumplan los 45 días, aproximadamente el 18 de octubre de 2026, antes de considerar presentar el caso ante el CIS Ombudsman mediante el Formulario DHS-7001. En este momento mi EAD ya venció y mi I-765 C09 continúa pendiente. ¿Qué más podría hacer en este punto? ¿Alguien con EB-4/SIJS ha tenido éxito haciendo un segundo expedite, otra congressional inquiry o contactando al CIS Ombudsman después de esperar los 45 días? Agradecería mucho cualquier consejo o experiencia. ¡Gracias!
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ally her1h
i’m in the same boat. I don’t know what else to do… I’m sorry. I heard back from the congressman and uscis just said “we understand the difficulties this may cause but we are unable to provide a timeframe for this case”. I know how hard this is. I feel the pain. Hopefully we will get approval soon 🫂
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Luis Perez27m
@ally her Yes, I understand. It’s really frustrating to wait this long, especially when you depend on your work permit. I’ve seen cases where a Congressional Inquiry helped and the EAD was approved within 4–5 months. I’m just hoping it helps in my case too and that I get an update soon.
synx guevaranow
@Luis Perez try to get your driver license you can work with driver license dps send letter to uscis to aprove ur driver license it take like 3 weeks to get aprove but u need to renew your ead first you dont need to have it you just need to pay to renew it

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