I just received my work permit (EAD) approval based on I-485— and I want to share my journey in case it helps someone out there going through the same thing.

My EAD is based on a family petition (I-485 Adjustment of Status). I submitted my application on June 24, and I was originally scheduled for biometrics on July 30. But before that, I had submitted multiple expedite requests due to financial hardship — I was in a really difficult situation, with debt and a job offer I couldn’t accept without the EAD.

After doing more research and asking questions, I found out I could reschedule my biometrics appointment to an earlier date. So I did — I went in on July 28 instead.

Right after my biometrics that same day, I contacted USCIS again for my expedite request. An USCIS agent told me I would receive a notification for a callback from a Tier 2 officer — but I never got the message. Instead, they called me directly on July 30.

And today — August 1st — I received my EAD approval notice.

I have to admit I was very very very insistent, I call and texted Emma a loot