Hello All,

This is my first time posting on this forum, and like many others I am not feeling too down knowing that there are many others out there who are experiencing the exact same thing. It has helped the panic subside. I have been following this thread since about a month. Sadly, my EAD has also expired, and I am feeling like I am being subjected to play an unwanted waiting game with no ending in sight. A month before my EAD expired my lawyer submitted a case inquiry to which they said that it was in line to be reviewed. A month passed by and I called USCIS to get more information and let them know that I was approaching my expiration date and they said they would send a service request to hurry the process along. Friday, my lawyer submitted another service request. This by far has been the most stressful process. This is my 3rd renewal and the last two had been approved in 3 months time, but geez! I am beyond furious that USCIS can get away with "We are sorry for the inconvenience" or "Please expect delays" meanwhile thousands of people are left scrambling trying to figure out what they are going to do next.

Well this is the end of my rant :/

I have lost my job. My boss suggested we keep mum about the EAD expiring however my lawyer advised me not too. Knowingly working with an expired EAD will trigger removal from the country, and it is just not worth it. Just passing on the legal advice. He is an accredited immigration lawyer by the way.

This is my time line

App received: 5/26/2016
Biometrics Appointment: 8/03/16
EAD expired: 10/08/16
DACA/EAD Approval?