OPT got stuck because of security check

[Ragg]

I have applied for EAD under OPT (initial 12 month) for the first time. Usually it takes less or approximately 90 days. I am on my 274th day today and still didn't get any update whether it is accepted or denied. 

On 78th day I made a service request after calling the customer care, they assigned a reference number and finally I got a reply on 91th day that says, "We have placed your case on a processing hold because the required security checks remain pending. Until we receive the results of these security checks, we cannot move forward on your case. We require the results of security checks before we make a decision on any pending case." 

Later on I made three more requests for every 60days got the same response.

Tracked my case number using the USCIS case number and it's still showing "Case was received" 

Can anyone please guide me to overcome the situation and get the EAD?

[JoeF]

Get a lawyer involved.

[pontevecchio]

Is your DSO not helping at all?

[Ragg]

My DSO is not helping much, they are asking me contact USCIS customer case directly 

I am really very much worried now, please suggest me how to overcome this situation.

Edited February 2, 2018 by Ragg
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[Ragg]

Any one faced same situation?

Can some one please suggest me how to proceed further.

[Ragg]

Still waiting for OPT, can anyone please guide me to overcome the situation and get the EAD?

[sharmaa12]

Any updates? Did it get approved?