Help me understand AOS, EAD, and AP Process

[NDB052714 122]

Hello!

 

I'm a bit confused by the AOS, EAD, and AP processes. The VJ timeline stats for these 3 indicate that EAD and AP processes may wrap up earlier than the AOS process. Is that true? I would think the green card would come first and then the EAD and AP. 

 

Thanks so much for any insight offered. 

 

~David & Noom

[afortunada 182]

The whole reason you file for EAD and AP at the same time as AOS is exactly because the AOS process takes so long. Those give you the proper permissions to go about your life (travel/work) while you wait for the AOS to be adjudicated, which can take quite a while  And keep in mind that the fee for EAD/AP is waived if you file at the same time as AOS, so you can save yourself some money that way!

 

Hope you and Noom are doing well so far with your life in the US

[LionessDeon 2,060]

 No your line of thinking is incorrect. The EAD and the advance parole come first because ultimately that's the privileges the green card will give you however the green card production takes longer so they approve the work permit and a travel permit in the meantime.   The EAD and the AP card applications are fee free if filed with your green card application.

[Unlockable 7,306]

Think of it this way, the Green Card trumps the EAD and AP. So if you had a Green Card you will not need an EAD or AP.

 

The Green Card can take months to receive so in the mean time the immigrants can apply for AP (for travel) and EAD (for work) to "hold them over" until the Green Card is approved and arrives.

 

Once the Green Card arrives the LPR no longer uses the EAD/AP card.

[NDB052714 122]

On 1/3/2017 at 2:38 PM, afortunada said:

The whole reason you file for EAD and AP at the same time as AOS is exactly because the AOS process takes so long. Those give you the proper permissions to go about your life (travel/work) while you wait for the AOS to be adjudicated, which can take quite a while  And keep in mind that the fee for EAD/AP is waived if you file at the same time as AOS, so you can save yourself some money that way!

 

Hope you and Noom are doing well so far with your life in the US

Thank you for your response and help! Your explanation is so helpful! Yes,  we are doing so well and are so happy  All the best to you! 

[NDB052714 122]

On 1/3/2017 at 2:40 PM, LionessDeon said:

 No your line of thinking is incorrect. The EAD and the advance parole come first because ultimately that's the privileges the green card will give you however the green card production takes longer so they approve the work permit and a travel permit in the meantime.   The EAD and the AP card applications are fee free if filed with your green card application.

Thank you for your response and help! You're always such a great resource and coach. I understand it all now. 

[NDB052714 122]

On 1/3/2017 at 3:23 PM, NuestraUnion said:

Think of it this way, the Green Card trumps the EAD and AP. So if you had a Green Card you will not need an EAD or AP.

 

The Green Card can take months to receive so in the mean time the immigrants can apply for AP (for travel) and EAD (for work) to "hold them over" until the Green Card is approved and arrives.

 

Once the Green Card arrives the LPR no longer uses the EAD/AP card.

Boy, I had it all messed up, didn't it? Thanks for the great explanation. It all makes sense to me now. I appreciate your help. 

[FROWNcat 22]

AP and EAD will get to you before a green card does. For me it was about a month after my biometrics, while the green card took about 10 months in total.

The AP+EAD card gives the foreign person the option of travelling and working while waiting for the documents to be approved. I used it to get an ID and show I was here legally, without it I would have had nothing but an expired visa.

[NDB052714 122]

On 1/6/2017 at 4:25 PM, FROWNcat said:

AP and EAD will get to you before a green card does. For me it was about a month after my biometrics, while the green card took about 10 months in total.

The AP+EAD card gives the foreign person the option of travelling and working while waiting for the documents to be approved. I used it to get an ID and show I was here legally, without it I would have had nothing but an expired visa.

Thanks so much for your info...very helpful!