821-D Returned. Still possible to receive EAD on time if we resend it?

My sister forgot to sign on part 5 and her papers were returned. she originally sent them on time with 4 months in advance as suggested. Now that they are returned she's not sure if they'll approve her in time since her EAD now expires in a month. I know that they can give temporary permits while the full ones process, but since this isnt USCIS's mistake I'm not sure if that would apply to her.

Is there any chance that she can get approved before her current EAD expires? Is there anything we can do?

this is really complicated as I have a similar problem, I misspelled my cousin's name and the filer stupidly went on to process it without letting us know. To be fair, it's my fault but they still should be able to see the difference from her original documents!!!!!

I haven't heard of anything about temporary permits. I think I need to look into this! But I believe if you can get her temp. permit, then do it! Then you just need to wait.

Let me know if you need help!

Most likely there will be a gap in her DACA.

USCIS doesn't issue interim EADs, don't listen to any source that claims that is a possibility. De jure it is, de facto you'll get tossed from one rep to another until someone nods until they get you to hang up.

That's really upsetting to hear.. :/

I'm really sorry to hear that. USCIS only gives an extension period if there is fault upon their side. And if filed more than 120 days in advanced.

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Remember, some centers and cases are faster than others. Best of luck to her.

Yeah man it's really upsetting because she's barely scraping by with her job. Losing it for this reason is going to be a huge bummer.

at least 120 days before your current period of deferred action and employment authorization expire

the word at lest makes me curious, is 100 or even 80 days considered? Hmmm

You can even send renewal applications if the original period has expired. The 120 days was more of guideline rather than anything concrete. Thing being that USCIS gives you the right to bug them if you send it at least 120 days before the expiration. In reality, I doubt they'd do anything anyways if you nag them. My EAD expires in a few days, I'll definitely try calling them but I can expect to be thrown from one agent to another.

USCIS is probably one of the least competent agencies ever, to the point that lawyers will tell you to not ask it for advice in immigration matters.