EAD in production!

[Kittyfang 6]

Just received an email from USCIS. My EAD is currently in production (even tho I received an RFE for I-693)!

Now, can I work right now, or should I wait for the actual card?

Also, am I right in thinking that I can use the EAD for SSN and driver's license?

[katgrl 14]

Pretty sure you would need to wait for the actual card. And yes you can use the EAD to apply for SSN. That's awesome!!

[YuAndDan 153]

You can always interview for jobs, some employers may hire contingent on seeing the EAD card.

Yes you can use EAD to apply for SSN, and most states will accept the EAD as evidence of legal presence so will issue a DL if you have a Canadian DL, or issue a learner's permit if you don't have a DL

Moving to Work travel forum

Edited December 16, 2010 by YuAndDan

[Tick Tock 3]

Man, that was quick! Congratulations, Kittyfang!

Still in the "f$%#, no money to file" stage here.

[Kittyfang 6]

You can always interview for jobs, some employers may hire contingent on seeing the EAD card.

Yes you can use EAD to apply for SSN, and most states will accept the EAD as evidence of legal presence so will issue a DL if you have a Canadian DL, or issue a learner's permit if you don't have a DL

Moving to Work travel forum

Thank you for moving this thread. Didn't think about posting it where it should have been.

Man, that was quick! Congratulations, Kittyfang!

Still in the "f$%#, no money to file" stage here.

It WAS quick! I was surprised since I have an RFE.

I hope you get yours very soon (the card I mean... Not an RFE)!

[marriedtomrg 140]

The I-693 isn't tied to your I-765. Later, you will either receive the RFE when they resume working on your I-485.

[Tick Tock 3]

It WAS quick! I was surprised since I have an RFE.

I hope you get yours very soon (the card I mean... Not an RFE)!

I read the other thread of yours regarding the RFE - it must be a rather small hiccup not really worth warranting putting your other paperwork processing on hold.

I hope so as well (for the card) but I have to send in stuff first. For that, I need money. :\

[Kittyfang 6]

The I-693 isn't tied to your I-765. Later, you will either receive the RFE when they resume working on your I-485.

Already have the RFE. Working on answering it and providing what's needed. It must have been a missing signature.

I read the other thread of yours regarding the RFE - it must be a rather small hiccup not really worth warranting putting your other paperwork processing on hold.

I hope so as well (for the card) but I have to send in stuff first. For that, I need money. :\

The whole process can make anyone go insane... Specially when money is involved. I hope good things come your way soon.

[princesslovalova 0]

Hey Katgrl!

We have similar timelines! I myself also have a Biometrics appointment for December 28, '10. However, I haven't sent in my I-693 & I-864 as yet. When I do the Bio., will they still do an EAD card production for me?

Pretty sure you would need to wait for the actual card. And yes you can use the EAD to apply for SSN. That's awesome!!

[Kittyfang 6]

Hey Katgrl!

We have similar timelines! I myself also have a Biometrics appointment for December 28, '10. However, I haven't sent in my I-693 & I-864 as yet. When I do the Bio., will they still do an EAD card production for me?

Well, at first, I was under the impressing that once you get an RFE, the WHOLE thing is on hold. But, since receiving that email, I've been told that EAD for is separate from I-693(i.e. it has nothing to do with it).

Hopefully, they will send you your EAD as well!

[princesslovalova 0]

Thanks for your reply!!

Well, at first, I was under the impressing that once you get an RFE, the WHOLE thing is on hold. But, since receiving that email, I've been told that EAD for is separate from I-693(i.e. it has nothing to do with it).

Hopefully, they will send you your EAD as well!

[haruko83 1]

Hi!

I got my biometrics done Dec 6th but i didn't receive any email or letter about my EAD. I was wondering if this is normal? I just noticed that Kittyfang got an email only 3 days after the appointment. I already got a letter for the interview (Jan 18th) but when i checked the status on uscis.gov is still on "aceptance" (I-485) and I-130,765,131 are still on initial review (same status from the beginning).

Well I hope somebody can tell me more about the EAD notice and how long it takes to get it normally? Thank you!

[juliava 80]

Hi!

I got my biometrics done Dec 6th but i didn't receive any email or letter about my EAD. I was wondering if this is normal? I just noticed that Kittyfang got an email only 3 days after the appointment. I already got a letter for the interview (Jan 18th) but when i checked the status on uscis.gov is still on "aceptance" (I-485) and I-130,765,131 are still on initial review (same status from the beginning).

Well I hope somebody can tell me more about the EAD notice and how long it takes to get it normally? Thank you!

You are fine. You might get your card or you might not, before the interview. However, as you have your interview coming up and if you get approved you won't need the EAD anymore.

[Mont Blanc ... 3]

I wonder how they work on I-765 forms. So people get approved in 30 days some others in 100 days.

Do they pick a file in a logical manner (as per date of NOA...) or is it just luck?? Sometimes we wonder

[katgrl 14]

Pretty sure you would need to wait for the actual card. And yes you can use the EAD to apply for SSN. That's awesome!!

Sorry I completely misread your question! I was thinking you asked if you could apply for your SSN with your email. Good luck finding a job, if you don't already have one lined up!

Hey Katgrl!

We have similar timelines! I myself also have a Biometrics appointment for December 28, '10. However, I haven't sent in my I-693 & I-864 as yet. When I do the Bio., will they still do an EAD card production for me?

Hi princesslovalova! I was surprised we got our biometrics appt so quickly as other November filers are still waiting. Hope our EAD comes soon. The OP has an RFE for her I-693, but she sent hers in. I'm not sure if you will get the EAD before you send in the missing forms or not. But hopefully you will.

I wonder how they work on I-765 forms. So people get approved in 30 days some others in 100 days.

Do they pick a file in a logical manner (as per date of NOA...) or is it just luck?? Sometimes we wonder

I think it has more to do with the state it's being adjudicated in...at least that's the impression I've got from other posts in here. But I know, it would make more sense to do everything in the same way and same time frame.