Filing I-485 with I-131, but without I-765

[IlyaATL 1]

So here is the situation: We are currently in the process of filing for AOS for my wife, who came in on a K-1 visa.

 

But are planning to travel this summer. From my research, the EAD takes longer to process than the Travel document.

 

Therefore, I am thinking of filing for the Travel Document, without filing for the EAD.

 

My only question is: will this raise any red flags?

[igoyougoduke 1,605]

No. Without EAD she wont be able to work. You can apply just AP along with AOS 

[IlyaATL 1]

Just now, igoyougoduke said:

No. Without EAD she wont be able to work. You can apply just AP along with AOS 

Not worried about her being able to work. I'm just worried about USCIS looking at our AOS application a bit suspiciously, if we don't file for EAD.

[igoyougoduke 1,605]

Just now, IlyaATL said:

Not worried about her being able to work. I'm just worried about USCIS looking at our AOS application a bit suspiciously, if we don't file for EAD.

Not an issue. EAD/AP are optional not mandatory 

[SalishSea 16,772]

46 minutes ago, IlyaATL said:

From my research, the EAD takes longer to process than the Travel document.

Really?  I have never heard this.  AP requires biometrics, so I would think that would take longer.  Most people end up with the combo card.

[Scandi 3,970]

22 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Really?  I have never heard this.  AP requires biometrics, so I would think that would take longer.  Most people end up with the combo card.

I think it's the opposite, the EAD requires biometrics but the AP doesn't. That's what it was back when I went through the process at least, I filed for my EAD after I filed for AOS and AP, and received biometrics for the i-485 and the i-765. Nothing for the i-131. And for me it was true that the AP went quicker to process, the EAD took slightly longer. 

Edited November 19, 2021 by Scandi