Greencard before EAD and AP

[CQUELIS 19]

Hello,

 

I’m super confused because I recieved my greencard before my EAD and AP, and I thought that I would no longer need those because I already have the GC. The thing is that I just called USCIS, and the representative told me that I would still need the EAD to work and the AP to leave the country even If I already have the GC.
 

This doesnt make any sense! I remember I asked the officer at the interview and he told me that I wont need any of that anymore. 
 

can someone please clarify this.

[jennifert 11]

21 minutes ago, CQUELIS said:

Hello,

 

I’m super confused because I recieved my greencard before my EAD and AP, and I thought that I would no longer need those because I already have the GC. The thing is that I just called USCIS, and the representative told me that I would still need the EAD to work and the AP to leave the country even If I already have the GC.
 

This doesnt make any sense! I remember I asked the officer at the interview and he told me that I wont need any of that anymore. 
 

can someone please clarify this.

Once you have your GC you don’t need the EAD/AP. You’re a resident already! 

[CQUELIS 19]

Just now, jennifert said:

Once you have your GC you don’t need the EAD/AP. You’re a resident already! 

I just called again and spoke to another representative and he told me the same thing. He said that the GC is only to prove legal status here. But that I still need EAD and AP. I am seriously going crazy.

[powerpuff 5,907]

Honestly I don’t understand how they hire these USCIS representatives. They give wrong information all the time. Once you have a GC, EAD and AP become obsolete. I wouldn’t get rid of them, just keep them for your own records. 

[Boiler 43,451]

Keep them for souvenir purposes, well you should keep everything you have relating to your Immigration case.

 

Can I be the first to mention the misinformation line got its name for a reason.

[Verrou 1,899]

42 minutes ago, CQUELIS said:

Hello,

 

I’m super confused because I recieved my greencard before my EAD and AP, and I thought that I would no longer need those because I already have the GC. The thing is that I just called USCIS, and the representative told me that I would still need the EAD to work and the AP to leave the country even If I already have the GC.
 

This doesnt make any sense! I remember I asked the officer at the interview and he told me that I wont need any of that anymore. 
 

can someone please clarify this.

GC is more superior than EAD and AP combine. dont need to call their rep again. once u got GC, u are good

[CQUELIS 19]

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Keep them for souvenir purposes, well you should keep everything you have relating to your Immigration case.

 

Can I be the first to mention the misinformation line got its name for a reason.

I never got them. I received that GC first. So I was going crazy because I thought that I would still need to wait for those to do anything. 

[SalishSea 16,776]

2 minutes ago, CQUELIS said:

I never got them. I received that GC first. So I was going crazy because I thought that I would still need to wait for those to do anything. 

Did you have an interview for the GC?

[CQUELIS 19]

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Did you have an interview for the GC?

Yes, I already have the GC.

[SalishSea 16,776]

Just now, CQUELIS said:

Yes, I already have the GC.

Sounds like those phone reps got their wires crossed.  Maybe they've brought in seasonal help.

 

Your conditional GC is evidence of your lawful status, and your right to legally work in the US.  Congratulations!

[CQUELIS 19]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

Sounds like those phone reps got their wires crossed.  Maybe they've brought in seasonal help.

 

Your conditional GC is evidence of your lawful status, and your right to legally work in the US.  Congratulations!

Thanks!!

[Crazy Cat 39,267]

18 minutes ago, CQUELIS said:

I never got them. I received that GC first. So I was going crazy because I thought that I would still need to wait for those to do anything. 

Once the Green Card is issued, the EAD and AP document are voided and useless (except as a souvenir as noted)......believe me.

Edited December 15, 2021 by Crazy Cat

[Rocio0010 5,565]

Well, I once called to inquire about my case. The super optimistic representative told me that everything was peachy and looking good and my application was outstanding. The week after that I got a RFE🙄My  point is, don't even bother calling them. They are contractors who usually know nothing about immigration. 

Edited December 15, 2021 by ra0010

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

2 hours ago, CQUELIS said:

I just called again and spoke to another representative and he told me the same thing. He said that the GC is only to prove legal status here. But that I still need EAD and AP. I am seriously going crazy.

you encountered the Misinformation Line. Rule # 1 of the Misinformation Line: do not forget that it is aptly named....

[Sarge2155 4,570]

4 hours ago, CQUELIS said:

I never got them. I received that GC first. So I was going crazy because I thought that I would still need to wait for those to do anything. 

Alot of times the GC comes before the EAD and or the AP. My wife never got her EAD or AP just the GC. She is gainfully employed now. Don't call USCIS again about this issue they are just confusing you it seems. As what was pointed out to you several times you are good!