Rachit Gupta
Jul 29, 2021
Tips on how to successfully expedite EAD/GC
I just got an update from USCIS that they've issued my EAD card, after waiting for 7 months. The trick was to expedite it as soon as I did my biometrics. BUT a regular expedite request didn't get me anywhere until I used the Senator's office (Ed Markey in my case in MA) to help with the expedition. USCIS responded to their request within a week and issued my card. For everyone trying to expedite any application, I recommend using your congress/senate representative's office for assistance. You also need supporting documents to make your case, or else they won't expedite. I will be happy to answer any questions anyone has regarding my experience.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 252 days
Case
2020-12-24
2021-09-02
I-765
224 Days
I-485
252 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-485
Timeline Map
2020-12-24
I-765
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2021-04-07
I-485
D+104
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2021-04-19
I-485
D+116
Response to RFE
2021-07-06
I-765
I-485
D+194
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2021-07-21
I-485
D+209
Interview
2021-08-05
I-765
D+224
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2021-09-02
I-485
D+252
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Dokdo KimchiJul 29, 2021
Congratulations Rachit, do you know senators personally? I requested an expedite for 131 about 23 days ago and 765 15 days ago. Then I faxed a proof for 131 after 2 weeks. No further updates yet.
Rachit GuptaJul 29, 2021
No I do not. You can find all information on the Senator's website. They specifically have forms to help with immigration issues.
Dokdo KimchiJul 29, 2021
Awesome, thank you!
Dokdo KimchiJul 29, 2021
I got senator’s email from the website, wondering how you contacted first?
Rachit GuptaJul 29, 2021
I called their office and left a message with my details. they contacted me back and walked me through next steps.
Dokdo KimchiJul 29, 2021
Okay, thank you
moe oakJul 29, 2021
hi congratulations
i did send a letter to Ed Markey almost month ago when i might expect an answer from him .thanks a lot do i have to email them with form again ? thanks
Rachit GuptaJul 29, 2021
have you done your biometrics Moe?
moe oakJul 29, 2021
yes i did it on 22th January at lawrence Ma office .
zoo lieJul 29, 2021
i just did that this morning
R KJul 29, 2021
what was your PD Rachit, was it EB2 or 3?
Rachit GuptaJul 29, 2021
Moe, I would call this number (617-565-8519) and leave a message with your case details and contact info. they should call you back
Rachit GuptaJul 29, 2021
My PD was Dec 24, 2020. Mine is a marriage based green card, applied from within the US
ali ibrahimJul 29, 2021
what is the reasons for your expedite?
Rachit GuptaJul 29, 2021
a job offer, which I used as supporting evidence.
raha yagJul 29, 2021
Cograts Rachita,
May I know in which I field your job offer is? it seems expedite gets approved for health related ones. usually
Rachit GuptaJul 29, 2021
Don't think the position is relevant.
moe oakJul 29, 2021
thank you Rachit Gupta .i will call them tomorrow .thanks a lot .
my PD is july 20 2020 unmarried daughter of USC over 21
Dokdo KimchiJul 29, 2021
@raha Yeah, I see that too but mine has not been approved yet after I faxed a proof on Tuesday after two weeks of request.
Princy DAug 19, 2021
hey congratulations!! which service center ? I sent a request through senator’s office 3 days ago. How much time did it take for you after you submitted the documents to them ? thanks !!
Rachit GuptaAug 19, 2021
@Princy - the national benefits center and I received my approval around 10 days after I submitted the expedite request.
Princy DAug 19, 2021
thanks for the information! just to confirm you did not submit an expedite but requested the senators office to submit one on your behalf correct ? Or did you simultaneously submit one independently along with their request?
Rachit GuptaAug 19, 2021
yes correct, the senator's office submitted the request on my behalf.
Princy DAug 19, 2021
Great thank you. This is super helpful as I am in the process of receiving correspondence from the senators office ! thanks !
Rachit GuptaAug 19, 2021
no problem! glad I could help
moe oakAug 19, 2021
i talked to them but i did not expedite my case .they only tell me is not over the proessing time and have to waite and they aplogize for that .
