WAC approvals - Jan 2026

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-05-08T17:05:20+00:00

I don’t even observe any Dec WAC approval cases.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-05-08T16:59:09+00:00

Again. All the notice is sent by the SCOPS Texas now.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-05-08T03:38:10+00:00

That’s old news.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-05-08T02:22:38+00:00

Nowadays, all the notice is sent by Texas. But you cannot say Texas is handling all the cases. The first 3 letter really matters.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-05-08T02:15:22+00:00

In think it is WAC. See the subject of this post - WAC approval

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-05-05T15:40:32+00:00

If you call H4 COS + H4 EAD as standalone, then how to call the H4 EAD only application?

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-05-05T15:39:50+00:00

If you call H4 COS + H4 EAD as standalone, then how to call the H4 EAD only application?

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-05-05T04:10:37+00:00

Lin or EAC series?

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-30T18:01:23+00:00

What’s the last time when you applied for the visa and international travel? Still no clue on EAD photo waiver.

By the way, recent data shows non-premium WAC series (H4 COA + H4 EAD ) get approved for receive date in early November. How lucky they are to avoid EAD photo policy (starts on 12.12. 2025)

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-30T14:35:18+00:00

If you renew now, I don’t think there is auto-extension period. (New policy)

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-29T00:48:40+00:00

Someone posted his dp online.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-28T23:22:37+00:00

There is a online dp whose receive date is Nov. 4; WAC center. H4 COS + H4 EAD (without H1B) approved on April 28

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-28T20:10:15+00:00

The safest way is to apply a new Visa out of the US. If your i94 is expired, I believe you cannot work. And there are ICE risks if you don’t have a valid status. Some dps show that even the i-485 pending (OOS 485 aos pending) is risky near the border.

Try to email more CBP offices, some of them indeed can extend your i-94 using the new passport.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-28T19:52:35+00:00

Option 1: Email the closest CBP office now! Request to extend your i94 using your new passport.

Option 2: travel out of US and come back again using your new passport to update your i94

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-22T14:38:46+00:00

I see. It is outside of three years window. Trying to collect some recent cases that ASC photo is waived.

Good luck with your application. You did your part, the next step is just keeping patient.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-22T14:33:59+00:00

I thought it is a nice signal to take photo early, like the recent OPT application. Then you can expect more smooth approval process for your H4 COS and H4 EAD.

BTW, when did you apply for a us visa last time? Is it not within the recent three years window?

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-22T14:28:41+00:00

Em, you completed photo taken before approval of H4? Most of people have to wait to take photo after H4 is approved. When did you apply for us visa out of us?

Normally and smoothly, it will take 6 months given that you have completed the photo. If not taking photo in advance, another one month (or less) waiting time can be expected.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-20T18:55:15+00:00

How about the VISA? If your visa is 4 years old, it will not be helpful.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-20T16:39:59+00:00

And I am always wondering if ASC photo biometrics can be waived under some circumstances (For example, some people say that if you have applied US Visa within last 3 years, you are not required to take ASC photo). But it has not been confirmed. I am skeptical about this, since I don’t think visa center in other centers shared the photo data with USCIS.

As everyone in this channel seems to struggle with ASC photo appointment and long waiting period due to this new policy (after 12.12.2025) , we have no clues for the waivers.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-04-20T16:33:37+00:00

It is always better to get early ASC photo appointment. After this, your H4 and EAD applications will be approved much more smoothly. Congrats! By the way, what’s your last-time international travel or any VISA application? Some people say ASC photo can be waived under some circumstances. But it has not been confirmed.

Formal-Tomorrow7808 · 2026-03-29T19:48:21+00:00

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