After marriage... How long for EAD?

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Hello everyone,

I have been reading about the K1 and AOS processes and I wondered about "real" times for AOS once married to the K1 holder. I was reading that when one sends in the application to register permanent residence (I-485)one can concurrently file for employment authorization (I-765) and advance parole. So, I wondered how long it was really taking to get employment authorization? Would the 3 applications be approved at the same time or, hopefully, the employment authorization is really approved first and much more quickly? Or is it really taking 3 months?

Thank you.

[katie & sifa 25]

Hello everyone,

I have been reading about the K1 and AOS processes and I wondered about "real" times for AOS once married to the K1 holder. I was reading that when one sends in the application to register permanent residence (I-485)one can concurrently file for employment authorization (I-765) and advance parole. So, I wondered how long it was really taking to get employment authorization? Would the 3 applications be approved at the same time or, hopefully, the employment authorization is really approved first and much more quickly? Or is it really taking 3 months?

Thank you.

We filed in May...EAD & AP were approved in about 2 1/2 months and received almost 3 months after initial filing. We're still waiting for GC approval.

[milimelo 4,500]

Moving to AOS from family based visas - no longer K-1 visa process issue.

[moroccogirlny 100]

The average time is 3 months, each case is different.

[1HappyGuy 45]

I would check the time lines at the USCIS web site to see what is the current processing times for your center. Generally the EAD, AP and GC can be accomplished pretty close to the same time with the GC taking just a little longer.

In our case, my wife got EAD and AP about three weeks before the GC interview. They confiscated her EAD at the GC interview. So, consider saving money and just get the GC.

[jezebelseven 0]

So, consider saving money and just get the GC.

It doesn't cost anything additional to file for EAD and AP concurrently with AOS, so how would this save money?

[Bibi and Beebti 4]

It doesn't cost anything additional to file for EAD and AP concurrently with AOS, so how would this save money?

Hi,

So just wanting to make sure...is this true ? We thought each application (AOS, EAD, AP) requires a separate processing fee ?

[ATLR 2]

If you want to apply for AOS, EAD and AP together, NO, there is no separate processing fee.

Read the Special Instructions portion of this USCIS link:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3faf2c1a6855d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Hi,

So just wanting to make sure...is this true ? We thought each application (AOS, EAD, AP) requires a separate processing fee ?

[jezebelseven 0]

Hi,

So just wanting to make sure...is this true ? We thought each application (AOS, EAD, AP) requires a separate processing fee ?

You'll want to be sure to read the fee information from USCIS's site.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=73ddd59cb7a5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Special Instructions :

If you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, and you paid the I-485 application fee required, then no fee is required to file a request for employment authorization on Form I-765. You may file the I-765 concurrently with your I-485, or you may submit the I-765 at a later date. If you file Form I-765 separately, you must also submit a copy of your Form I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of the filing of an I-485.

Edit: ATLR beat me to it!

Edited August 26, 2010 by jezebelseven

[Bibi and Beebti 4]

Thanks guys, this is such a helpful and supportive community, and we're so pleased to have found it! will take a closer look at the USCIS instructions.

[baron555 934]

Hello everyone,

I have been reading about the K1 and AOS processes and I wondered about "real" times for AOS once married to the K1 holder. I was reading that when one sends in the application to register permanent residence (I-485)one can concurrently file for employment authorization (I-765) and advance parole. So, I wondered how long it was really taking to get employment authorization? Would the 3 applications be approved at the same time or, hopefully, the employment authorization is really approved first and much more quickly? Or is it really taking 3 months?

Thank you.

Look at our timeline.

[1HappyGuy 45]

If you want to apply for AOS, EAD and AP together, NO, there is no separate processing fee.

Read the Special Instructions portion of this USCIS link:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3faf2c1a6855d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Sorry for the misinformation. When we did it there were separate fees for each form. I couldn't imagine the USCIS giving up fees when it was already set for separate fees per service. Wow!

[Inky 1,111]

I got my green card in 2 months and 8 days after it was approved it arrived in the mail box. Never applied for EAD or AP.

[amykathleen2005 441]

Hello everyone,

I have been reading about the K1 and AOS processes and I wondered about "real" times for AOS once married to the K1 holder. I was reading that when one sends in the application to register permanent residence (I-485)one can concurrently file for employment authorization (I-765) and advance parole. So, I wondered how long it was really taking to get employment authorization? Would the 3 applications be approved at the same time or, hopefully, the employment authorization is really approved first and much more quickly? Or is it really taking 3 months?

Thank you.

It would be silly for them to be approved at the same time because then the AP and EAD would be of now use because the green card would override them and take their place.

[SaraDee 9]

I just got my EAD approval e-mail and it has been 2 months since we filed. Also note that we had an RFE that stopped the processing on the case for 1 and a half months almost. But, each case is different. Good Luck.