OPT application still INITIAL REVIEW since 100 days

[Sua]

Hello All,

Firstly, I would like to thank this group and its members for being helpful and guiding with solutions.

I have a little issue. I am a recent graduate, graduated on 10th August, 2013. I applied for OPT with a receipt date of 12th August, 2013 in Texas. My application is still in the "Initial Review" and it has been over three months. I saw on the USCIS website that the normal processing time is 3 months and I have seen my friends getting their OPTs with in 2 months of application.

I was replied to a service request that I created by calling USCIS that my case is in "Extended Review". I am worried because I have a job offer and it requires me to start working from 1st week of December. I really don't want to miss this finest opportunity. I feel that I may not get another such offer.

Can I know:

1) what are my options to start working?
2) can I get a temporary EAD? (I was suggested by a friend)
3) can my university adviser issue an I-20 authorizing me to work? (I read this online)
4) how can I make my case move faster?
5) what is the exact meaning and processing time of "Extended Review"?
6) what are your recommendations or suggestions that I should let me employer know?
7) can an offer letter help me if I show it by making an info-pass appointment ?

Sorry for so many questions, but I am really running in bad circumstances and will appreciate all your answers.

Thank you everyone in advance!

Sincerely.

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[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

at my univ, the international services can send a process expidation request by attaching the offer letter.. check with your univ what they can do for you

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

1 if u want to work on opt u need t wait till approval ..
2 nope
3 nope
4 call them.. 90 days is the guide lines set by 8 cfr ..
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7 not sure but try if u want ..

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

You can take the offer letter(if you have one) to the International adviser and ask them to contact USCIS for expediting the process.