EAD extension requirements ?

[Sherry/Robert 4]

Has anyone recently had to file and EAD I- 765 extension ?  My husbands EAD expires on January 1st.   

We had our AOS interview on November 5th, and our I-485 was  "recommended for approval"  but we still have not received anything beyond the letter that we got at the interview, which is not a legal document.  We are still waiting for the "official approval letter" .   However, his EAD card expires on January 1st and so does his drivers license!  He has to have something showing he has been extended. 

 

We called the USCIS and asked about case status and was told we should file the I-765 - again.   The agent said we just had to send a copy of our previous approval and no fee was required.  BUT.. I can not find anything official that tells me what is required to send in the pack to apply for this extension.  When I searched visa journey I see where it says we have to do passport photos again and attache marriage certificate etc..  Has anyone recently done a renewal or know what we are required to send with the I-765 form to apply for an extension besides a copy of the first approval??  

 

I read the form I-765 directions and it really is not clear.  Time is of essence as it expires soon so I need to get in the mail.  Any direction would be greatly appreciated!! 

 

Thank you in Advance for your help!!

 

 

[Ryan H 3,790]

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[wildling99 14]

On 12/12/2018 at 2:10 PM, Sherry/Robert said:

Has anyone recently had to file and EAD I- 765 extension ?  My husbands EAD expires on January 1st.   

We had our AOS interview on November 5th, and our I-485 was  "recommended for approval"  but we still have not received anything beyond the letter that we got at the interview, which is not a legal document.  We are still waiting for the "official approval letter" .   However, his EAD card expires on January 1st and so does his drivers license!  He has to have something showing he has been extended. 

 

We called the USCIS and asked about case status and was told we should file the I-765 - again.   The agent said we just had to send a copy of our previous approval and no fee was required.  BUT.. I can not find anything official that tells me what is required to send in the pack to apply for this extension.  When I searched visa journey I see where it says we have to do passport photos again and attache marriage certificate etc..  Has anyone recently done a renewal or know what we are required to send with the I-765 form to apply for an extension besides a copy of the first approval??  

 

I read the form I-765 directions and it really is not clear.  Time is of essence as it expires soon so I need to get in the mail.  Any direction would be greatly appreciated!! 

Hi! I filed my extension in August. My card expired October 15. I included everything from the original package (essentially filled out all forms again and included passport photos). I also filed to renew my AP again, so I basically just resubmitted everything like I did the first time. I also included the sheet that came with my card - there's a tear-off on the bottom that says to attach for a renewal.

 

You don't need to send a fee when your AOS is pending. I am still waiting for my renewal and it's been 4.5 months, so I doubt you'll have it in January.

 

EAD's automatically extend for 180 days, regardless of the card's expiration date, so he should be fine until June.