How long after biometric test should there be decision on I-765

[JDD1 0]

The I-485 and I-765 for my wife were sent to Immigration Services on 2/14/12. (following the acquisition of a K-1 visa and our marriage on 12/3012) Her biometrics was scheduled for 3/13/12 and was completed. How long does it typically take for the I-485 and I-765 decisions to be made? My immediate concern is that my wife's temporary driver's license permit expires on 4/10/12 and that if we don't get an I-765 soon, it may be difficult for my wife to get a driver's license without a social security no. (I realize that my wife is legally in the U.S. under something like pending status before the Attorney General, but it may not be easy to explain this to Ohio Driver's license agencies.) Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

JD

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

She might not be able to get a license. This is a common scenario. Most states won't accept an EAD anyway, just the GC. EAD takes 70-90 days from when you filed. When you did biometrics doesn't affect it.

[DanishBill 15]

Be patient - still takes time - We had biometrics done in Nov and the interview didn't happen until Feb.

Good luck.

[ceadsearc 515]

EAD takes 2-3 months regardless of how quickly you get biometrics in most cases. Expect it sometime between mid-April to mid-May.

[bigdog 376]

Your receipt from USCIS will add a year extension with the AOS application and should work to renew the DL till the year is up. When you get your GC go back to DMV and up date again. Our AOS to GC was 10 months FYI. Apply for your Social before your K-1 expires.

[JDD1 0]

Thanks to everyone for their contributions. When I initially went to Social Security, I believe I was told that if my wife received employment authorization, she would receive a ssn. (Can't imagine why not. If she is authorized to work, she should have an ssn. Should also mention that I was previously told by our K-1 lawyers that some immigration stations gave employment authorization on the first landing in the U.S. ) Also, the Ohio Driver's License Bureaus seem to be cooperative. We received a temporary license before the biometric exam was scheduled. It seems to me that if the Biometric is scheduled, it means that our 485 and 765 are presumptively valid and that we should be able to get a driver's license up to the time a 485 or 765 is denied. (Not saying in any way that I expect a denial. Merely stating the principle that I believe applies) If we have a problem getting a license, I have no issue with contacting my congressperson or state representative to help things along. As far as I am concerned, if my wife is legally in the U.S., she is entitled to a driver's license.

Best wishes,

JD

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

Thanks to everyone for their contributions. When I initially went to Social Security, I believe I was told that if my wife received employment authorization, she would receive a ssn. (Can't imagine why not. If she is authorized to work, she should have an ssn. Should also mention that I was previously told by our K-1 lawyers that some immigration stations gave employment authorization on the first landing in the U.S. ) Also, the Ohio Driver's License Bureaus seem to be cooperative. We received a temporary license before the biometric exam was scheduled. It seems to me that if the Biometric is scheduled, it means that our 485 and 765 are presumptively valid and that we should be able to get a driver's license up to the time a 485 or 765 is denied. (Not saying in any way that I expect a denial. Merely stating the principle that I believe applies) If we have a problem getting a license, I have no issue with contacting my congressperson or state representative to help things along. As far as I am concerned, if my wife is legally in the U.S., she is entitled to a driver's license.

Best wishes,

JD

JFK used to put a stamp in the passport that was supposed to act as employment authorization, but a K-1 cannot work with just that stamp anyway. A K-1 visa holder must have an SSN and an EAD, which you apply for with your I-485.

Some states will accept the EAD for a drivers license, and some want the green card. Those are just the laws of the state used for preventing undocumented immigrants from getting state/government IDs and licenses.

[Pchelka 0]

Hello

I got biometric test today 2/26/2014

Am I gonna be interviewed first or r they gonna send me wirk permission first?

[NickyMar 0]

I got my SSN about a month ago, pre submitting my I-485. All I had to take to the office was my passport and marriage license, took about 4 weeks after the appointment to get it in the mail. Does state “only valid with ead”. But no issues getting it. 

Immigration officer at the airport actually told me I could work straight away, which isn’t true. 

I cant get my driving license without my ead as my I-94 is now expired, and would’ve only been a temporary one, though this is seemingly state dependent - I’m in Florida.