AOS and EAD

[Jan and Steve 0]

So I've been living in the States for a couple weeks now, and it's great. We are just waiting for our rings to be engraved and then we will get married. I'm a bit confused about the Adjustment of Status. So once we get married... we can file for this, along with the Employment Authorization, right away yes? Will the EAD be approved before the AOS? I'm anxious to start a job.

I'm also wondering, is it cheaper to apply for the EAD now, and then the AOS? Or does the AOS fee of $1010 include the EAD?

Thanks for your help!

Janny

[Minya's wife 25]

It is one fee $1010, regardless of whether you apply for any 'auxilliary' benefit (EAD, AP). The EAD usually gets approved before AOS happens and you get your Greencard, so I would recommend applying for EAD at the time you send in your AOS application. You can file as quickly after marriage, as you get either a certified copy of your marriage license, or once you get your marriage certificate in the mail, you copy that to send in for your AOS. So yes, you can apply as soon as you have proof of your marriage.

Good luck,

-P

[Jan and Steve 0]

It is one fee $1010, regardless of whether you apply for any 'auxilliary' benefit (EAD, AP). The EAD usually gets approved before AOS happens and you get your Greencard, so I would recommend applying for EAD at the time you send in your AOS application. You can file as quickly after marriage, as you get either a certified copy of your marriage license, or once you get your marriage certificate in the mail, you copy that to send in for your AOS. So yes, you can apply as soon as you have proof of your marriage.

Good luck,

-P

Thanks for the answer!

I just got to figure out how to come up with the 1010 buckaroos and then apply for it. Yay.

Janny

[Jan and Steve 0]

I just thought of another question...

The EAD is only good for three months while still waiting for AOS, is that correct? So one would have to keep renewing it... and is there a fee for renewal?

Thanks again!

Janny