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You can, AOS is separate from EAD and AP. If you only apply for EAD, you only get an EAD card, not a combo card. Best thing is to apply for both EAD and AP. They are both free with AOS, and doesn't change the processing time because EAD and AP are processed at the same time. Definitely get both, or I almost always guarantee it will come back to do you dirty if you need to travel.

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1 minute ago, Loren Y said:

You can, AOS is separate from EAD and AP. If you only apply for EAD, you only get an EAD card, not a combo card. Best thing is to apply for both EAD and AP. They are both free with AOS, and doesn't change the processing time because EAD and AP are processed at the same time. Definitely get both, or I almost always guarantee it will come back to do you dirty if you need to travel.

I only needed EAD tho. Would it still be free if I only apply for EAD with my AOS? and I have a K2 does she also need her own AOS?

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1 minute ago, EliAnon said:

I only needed EAD tho. Would it still be free if I only apply for EAD with my AOS? and I have a K2 does she also need her own AOS?

You can't really predict what might happen between now and when you get your GC; it's quite possible something will come up that you'd like to leave the country for but USCIS does not consider sufficient grounds for emergency AP. So it's strongly recommended that you apply for it.

You don't have to, though, and EAD is still free if you apply for EAD but not AP with AOS.

A K2 does need her (or his) own AOS (and if you want to get an SSN for your stepdaughter before her GC -- which you  probably do -- then you should apply for an EAD for her even if she's too young to get a work permit in your state; her EAD and/or AP is also free). 

K-1                             AOS                            
NOA1 Notice Date: 2018-05-31    NOA1 Notice Date: 2019-04-11   
NOA2 Date: 2018-11-16           Biometrics Date: 2019-05-10    
Arrived at NVC:  2018-12-03     EAD/AP In Hand: 2019-09-16     
Arrived in Moscow: 2018-12-28   GC Interview Date: 2019-09-25      
Interview date: 2019-02-14      GC In Hand: 2019-10-02
Visa issued: 2019-02-28
POE: 2019-03-11
Wedding: 2019-03-14

ROC                             Naturalization
NOA1 Notice Date: 2021-07-16    Applied Online: 2022-07-09 (biometrics waived)
Approval Date: 2022-04-06       Interview was Scheduled: 2023-01-06
10-year GC In Hand: 2022-04-14  Interview date: 2023-02-13 (passed)
                            	Oath: 2023-02-13

 

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3 minutes ago, EliAnon said:

I only needed EAD tho. Would it still be free if I only apply for EAD with my AOS? and I have a K2 does she also need her own AOS?

It's always recommended to file for both EAD and AP. But the choice is yours. Both the EAD and AP are free to file with your AOS. I am not 100 percent on if you need AOS for the K2, but I believe you do. I'm sure someone will answer the K2 question, but trust me, apply for both. Or just search the forums here for people who didn't apply for both, some bad stories that could have been easily avoided.

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5 minutes ago, Loren Y said:

It's always recommended to file for both EAD and AP. But the choice is yours. Both the EAD and AP are free to file with your AOS. I am not 100 percent on if you need AOS for the K2, but I believe you do. I'm sure someone will answer the K2 question, but trust me, apply for both. Or just search the forums here for people who didn't apply for both, some bad stories that could have been easily avoided.

Okay. Yeah its better to have it ready just in case. Thanks a lot.

6 minutes ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

You can't really predict what might happen between now and when you get your GC; it's quite possible something will come up that you'd like to leave the country for but USCIS does not consider sufficient grounds for emergency AP. So it's strongly recommended that you apply for it.

You don't have to, though, and EAD is still free if you apply for EAD but not AP with AOS.

A K2 does need her (or his) own AOS (and if you want to get an SSN for your stepdaughter before her GC -- which you  probably do -- then you should apply for an EAD for her even if she's too young to get a work permit in your state; her EAD and/or AP is also free).

Thanks a lot.

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2 hours ago, EliAnon said:

Okay. Yeah its better to have it ready just in case. Thanks a lot.

Thanks a lot.

Yes, the K2 also needs to Adjust Status or AOS. Suggest that you also do the EAD and AP for the K2. Remember the EAD and AP app fees are waived if filed concurrently with AOS. Look at this USCIS link for AOS, and concurrent EAD/AP filing (Special Instructions tab): https://www.uscis.gov/i-485. As mentioned by others, the K2 with an EAD can apply to get their SSN.

 

Be sure to look at the VJ filled out example EAD and AP forms, makes it quick and easy.

 

https://www.visajourney.com/content/examples/

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.

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