ljaw2002uk

Currently waiting on my application for EAD. We have received our NOA, and are waiting for biometrics appointment. I know realistically I won't be able to work for another three months.

My cousin also came to the US on a K1 visa and was given a stamp at POE authorising him to work. It just seems so unfair that something so important can be handed out so indescriminately.

Is there any way I can get that stamp while I am waiting on the EAD? Failing that is there any way to speed up the EAD process?

Thanks for any advice.

Noorah101

When did he enter the USA using his K-1 visa? How long ago? At one time, all POE's gave out the temp 90-day EAD stamp. Then they cut it down to just a few (JFK was one of them that still did it long after others stopped). I don't know if JFK still does give out that stamp....but in the working world, that stamp carries no weight with an employer anyway, because it's not listed on the I-9 employment verification form that an employer must fill out and submit to DHS. When the I-9 came into effect several years ago, POE's stopped giving out the stamp, since it didn't comply with the I-9 requirements anyway.

You can't get THAT stamp, but you CAN apply for an EAD, for a fee (independent of your AOS package). However, the problem with that method, is that it still takes 90 days to get that EAD in hand, so you're still left unemployable until then. Since you applied for an EAD with your AOS package, that one will arrive before the EAD you apply for separately now.

I think I read of one poster recently who went in person via Infopass appointment and got an expedited EAD, due to extreme financial hardship. But it was after he had his biometrics done, I am sure. They can't issue the EAD until your biometrics are done.

Rene

ljaw2002uk

Thanks Rene for your rapid response. I will revisit this once the biometrics is out of the way.

Edit: his POE was Charlotte, NC.

Noorah101

And when did he enter the USA? How long ago?

Rene

CAdreaming

I got my EAD card 10 days after my biometrics - I thought that was great service

jeffreyhy

Wow, haven't read about 'the EA stamp' stamp in ages. Like you, I also don't know if it's still used by CBP at JFK.

I also don't know when the I-9 came into existence, but I'm sure it was before POE's stopped using the stamp. It was only the latest revision to the I-9, an year or two ago (?), that the stamp became useless, because the latest policy is that a picture EAD is needed.

Regards, JEff

ljaw2002uk

Less than 12 months ago, and he tells me that during secondary processing the officer looked something up in a book before giving him that stamp.

ljaw2002uk

Seriously??? Is this a common occurance? can anyone else share their timeline from biometrics to EAD card??

CAdreaming

Yep really! I did have to go and get my finger prints taken twice as they didnt come out well enough the first time. This isnt common tho. I got my Green Card about a week after the interview as well

All in all I filed on 12 April and received my card last week
Very quick I thought

ljaw2002uk

Thankyou for the glimmer of hope there. I am not sure how many more days of sittting at home I can take!

ian-mstm

No... quite uncommon, in fact - and one of the reasons why knowing someone else's timeline is a useless exercise at best and suggests unrealistic expectations at worst.

Ian

ljaw2002uk

Killjoy!

CAdreaming

Ian is right tho - everyone's time lines are different and the worse thing is comparing ones own case to others- it will happen when it happens. I was on tenderhooks (if thats the word) waiting for my AP as I needed to get back to the UK cos my mum isnt well. I certainly learned the meaning of patience tho

In the meantime tho keep the faith cos it WILL happen ---and if i were you I would make the most of not being able to work!!

cayden

Hi

I'm hoping to set the ball rolling for the K1 next month, with the hope of moving over at the start of June 2011. I'm going over with money to tide me over while I am out of employment but I too want to work as soon as possible.

In relation to the EAD, I was also wondering if JFK still issue the stamp. From feedback given on this post though, it seems it's a worthless exercise due to I-9, so I think I've to get it in to my head to just enjoy the 3 months or so off. I feel a road trip coming on

Anyway, there is something I did find that you may find useful. Once you apply for your AOS and EAD, if you have not received the EAD within 90 days of applying for it, then you are entitled to go down to your local USCIS after 90 days and they have to issue you with a temporary one on the day. I can't remember the site I found this on but I'll be revisiting to see if it's affected by I-9.

meauxna

More useful: They don't issue the interim EADs at the District Office anymore (have not for several years), despite what the regulation says. One should not count on an interim EAD.

Here's what someone else noted recently: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...7&postcount=19