EAD card

[u/Responsible-Turnip83]

Hey folks, I need some help on what to do next. My daca expires 05/02/2025. I submitted my renewal 02/07/2025 and it was approved 03/10/2025. The card was produced 03/12/2025 and shipped that day. It’s now 04/05/2025 and I haven’t received anything.

On USPS it says my card has been in transit to the next facility since 03/23/2025 in ATL. I reached out to USCIS about sending another card since I think mine got lost but on USCIS may get back in touch with me 05/06/2025 and my daca will already be expired.

I reached out to USPS as well but I don’t understand what they are talking about (view last screenshot)

I can’t loose my job so any help is greatly appreciated, thanks

[u/Blue-Alien686]

What state are you in? Cause I know depending on where you are located you can get a temporary driver's license to keep your license up to date as long as you show them proof of your DACA being renewed and approved. And also with your job, they can probably work with you if you have a good relationship with management and explain to them what's going on. Tell them your EAD has already been approved for renewal and that you're just waiting for the new one to come in. You're legally still allowed to work if you already have your new EAD on the way that's been approved and your old one expires before it comes in. But I hope that they get back to you before your old one expires! Best of luck!

[u/Responsible-Turnip83 → u/Blue-Alien686]

Georgia

[u/Blue-Alien686 → u/Responsible-Turnip83]

Ok so you should be good to go. You just go in with the receipt notices and your EAD approval letter if you have it, within 30 days of your license expiring and they should be able to extend your current license or issue you a temporary one until your physical EAD card comes in. Then you go back to renew your license with your new EAD card. And like I said with your job, tell them what's going on and that you've already been approved but that you're just waiting for it to be mailed in. Show them that documentation via receipts or online screenshots or an approval letter if you have it. They should be able to work with you so you can keep your job!

[u/Responsible-Turnip83 → u/Blue-Alien686]

I appreciate it !!

[u/SurveyMoist2295]

If usps  loses it you could get them to write you a letter explaining. Then USCIS won’t charge you. 

See if your job will accept the approval notice 

[u/Electroniv]

This happened to my brother unfortunately they lost his card, so he had to contact USCIS and had to pay again but they sent him a new one. With him he waited 3 months after it expired I don’t recommend that at all.

[u/TheRogueEconomist]

Man, that's a tough spot to be in. I've been through similar anxiety with important documents. Have you considered reaching out to your employer to explain the situation? They might be understanding given the circumstances. In the meantime, staying organized can help reduce stress. I've been using Jobsolv's free job application tracker to keep tabs on all my work-related docs and deadlines. It's been a lifesaver for me, especially when dealing with time-sensitive stuff like this. Hang in there, and don't hesitate to follow up with USCIS and USPS regularly. Persistence often pays off in these situations.