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S P
Jun 8, 2023
To try expediting should I not maintain my F1 status?
I am on F1 opt right now and on the verge of applying for STEM extension right now. As I am trying to get new job I am waiting on my Gc EAD since every other recruiter is only looking for GC. So my question is to try expediting should I stop maintaining my f1 status and wait for my gc ead ? Since I have to now apply for STEM extension too now. #gc #gcead #f1 #student #mariagebased

Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application

Total Days: 139 days
Case
2023-01-27
2023-06-15
I-765
139 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765
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2023-01-27
I-765
Submission to USCIS
2023-06-15
I-765
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Ruohan LiJun 8, 2023
I don’t think it hurts to have at least the stem extension.
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S PJun 8, 2023
@Ruohan Li I am planning to get the STEM extension but getting the gc ead through expedition is more faster I guess and flexible for job change. so not sure what to do
laura vJun 9, 2023
my ead has been pending for 220+ days, my opt is about to expire, my expedite requests have been ignored for months then denied. get your stem extension because it wont impact your processing time and banking on an expecite request going through with uscis is crazy
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S PJun 9, 2023
okay getting STEM extension then
Ruohan LiJun 9, 2023
@S P do both bc my GC EAD is also taking 230+ days
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S PJun 9, 2023
can I apply expediting after STEM extension too?

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