Since it's supposed to be based on the expansion we own, we should technically already have access to them on stat selectable gear the moment EOD launched. Some people care more about testing builds with stat combos and having to beat nearly unbeatable meta events just to complete elite specializations achievements to be able to get access to these stats in ascended form through strikes is ridiculous.
Here's the exact quote from their update notes from MAY 28, 2019 proving we should have access to these stats the moment EOD went live.
Since it's supposed to be based on the expansion we own, we should technically already have access to them on stat selectable gear the moment EOD launched.