Help I-485

[Kutiandrush 1]

Hi,

Just need some advice, I filed my I-485 last march 27, but did not include EAD, now I'm planning to get a job, so I'm thinking should I submit EAD or just wait for the gc to arrive? Status online still says "acceptance".

Thanks in advance.

K.

Sorry, I've also completed my biometrics last April 28. Thanks!

[steve n songsang 45]

you can submit a EAD along with I believe a copy of the NOA-1 for the I-485 to avoid the fees as will still be part of AOS package, consider applying for the I-131 advance parole also for travel while waiting for green card.A second biometrics will now be required for the EAD.

[Pitaya 2,577]

http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

[mcuzin1985 13]

you can submit a EAD along with I believe a copy of the NOA-1 for the I-485 to avoid the fees as will still be part of AOS package, consider applying for the I-131 advance parole also for travel while waiting for green card.A second biometrics will now be required for the EAD.

Steve is correct. I would file the I-765 along with the I-131 and you must include a copy of the NOA-1 for the I-485 or else they will reject your files and state you need to pay for the 2 forms.

[Kutiandrush 1]

Hi,

Thanks for all your responses. I'm well aware of the whole EAD process, however my concern is about the timeline. Given that the timeframe of the EAD request is 60-90 days, if I submit it say today, that's going to be 60-90 days of waiting, and at the time of EAD issuance is already the 5th or 6th month of my I-485 request. You think it's going to take more time if I just wait for my GC instead? I don't have any idea how long the GC will be issued. You think it's going to take more than 6months?

Thanks!

[Hypnos 6,578]

There's no way to know how long your I-485 will take to process. It might be done by the summer or you might still be waiting at Christmas. It's a good idea to apply for an EAD and AP even if you don't have plans to use either, as plans can change.

EADs and AP are processed separately from the I-485, so applying for either will neither help nor hinder the overall process.

[Kutiandrush 1]

There's no way to know how long your I-485 will take to process. It might be done by the summer or you might still be waiting at Christmas. It's a good idea to apply for an EAD and AP even if you don't have plans to use either, as plans can change.

EADs and AP are processed separately from the I-485, so applying for either will neither help nor hinder the overall process.

Hi Hypnos,

Thanks for replying, and this makes sense to me. I'd probably do what you suggest. Appreciate it.

[mcuzin1985 13]

It would be completely absurd not to apply for it. It's free and you never know if you get chosen for an interview wavier and have to wait 9-12 months or more to get your green card.