Official 2016 Renewal Thread - Page 907

I sent it 7 months before my card expired, I was way too anxious to wait for the recommended time of 4 to 5 months. I felt that the earlier the better.

I'm surprised they didn't return it since it wasn't within the time frame .

Because at least I know why they haven't approved my case something missing maybe, further more it's been 4 months with no info from USCIS until know

What is taking so long?!?

I called USCIS after 105 of case pending happy to know they responded with an RFE letter thank God I have copies of the DUI arrest the court gave me saying no charges for this individual were filed good luck
12/04/16 received Nebraska service center
12/27/16 bios
03/21/17 called USCIS submit inquiry 105 days
04/17/17 received RfE letter
Daca expires 04/22/17

So you have been arrested before. Did you check the box saying that you were arrested? Maybe that is what the rfe for

Update:

This morning I received an email in response to my USCIS online inquiry, it stated that my case was being "adjudicated" in Nebraska (their reps told me it was in Vermont, Grr..) so I forwarded that to the congressional staffer I spoke with last week. While speaking with him, he pointed out my EAD was accepted and being produced!

The strange thing is my DACA case status still says "on December 12th 2016 we received your case". I read that they can't accept your EAD before the DACA approval notice? Also, I got an email from Ombudsman telling me:

"The Ombudsman’s Office has determined that USCIS recently issued a decision regarding the application or petition referenced in your request for case assistance."

Luckily my HR manager told me the approval notice would be enough to keep me enrolled, I didn't actually have to wait for the card to arrive in the mail, so it appears I'm good.

Case received: 12/12/16
Biometrics scheduled: 01/09/17
EAD expires on: 05/04/17
Congressman contacted on: 04/10/17
EAD approved on 04/17/17

That's great! My timeline is similar to yours so hopefully I hear something from my app as well!

Case received: 11/25/16
Biometrics scheduled: 12/09/16
Congresswoman contacted on: 03/27/17
after i contacted my congresswoman and i signed the inquiry that the required she sent an inquiry on my behalf and this is what she had to say " According to USCIS, a review of records indicate that you DACA cases have been forwaded for additional review. they cannot move forward on these cases at this time. however they are making every effort to make a decision on these cases as soon as the reviews are complete."
EAD expired: 04/12/17
Today i checked my status and saw the wonderful news, my case was approved yesterday 04/17/17.

Best of luck to everyone.

Congrats!!!