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Quickest way to get EAD?

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lukecloser   0

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Hi all,

I hope someone can help......

I am here in the US on an employer-sponsored H1B. I got married on Saturday to my new American wife. I am at an advanced stage of negotiation with another US employer who wants to to begin working for them immediately.

Upon speaking to my attorney this morning, I learned that to get my EAD can take 90 days, which is a problem for me.

Does anyone have any ideas if there is a way to speed this up or begin working for my new employer quicker than this? I do not really want to transfer ("port") my H1B - I have told my new employer that the visa will not be an issue, I thought it would only be a couple of weeks to get my EAD (my mistake - I was a little naive in truth). By the way, I am in California, Los Angeles to be exact.

Thanks in advance,

lukecloser

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No other option, could be 2 months rather than 3 months, but 3 is the safe assumption.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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No other option, could be 2 months rather than 3 months, but 3 is the safe assumption.

90 days from the date of your receipt. So add on the time to file the papers and for them to acknowledge.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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When it comes close to time for your biometrics appointment, make sure to stay away from sharp objects. I little misshap in the kitchen caused us to have to reschedule, and two more months of waiting.

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lukecloser,

Word on the street is that the DO in LA is one of those that puts a hold on the '90-day clock' for the time waiting for the fingerprinting to be done.

Google the Usenet newsgroup <alt.visa.us.marriage-based> for posts on the subject by folinskyinla.

Yodrak

Thanks, that's bad news.

Am I correct in my understanding that you can only apply for an interim EAD after 90 days has passed?

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No "fast way" really. The sooner you file for AOS, the sooner you'll get the EAD.

So make sure you have all your and your wife's supporting documents (birth certificate, divorce decrees (if any), medical exam, etc). Some of that can take time.

09-02-2005 Applications for AOS, EAD, and AP received by MSC

10-21-2005 AOS fingerprint notice for 12-08-2005

11-07-2005 AP approved

12-05-2005 Infopass appt at San Jose office for interim EAD -- Refused, because it is already approved by MSC on 11-07-2005

12-07-2005 Attempt at interim EAD at San Francisco office -- no go. Back to San Jose, where CSO (chief station officer) tells they will contact MSC via email to request permission to issue interim EAD

12-08-2005 Biometrics for AOS and EAD. Having no EAD appt letter was no problem (used EAD NOA)

12-15-2005 EAD arrived in the mail

12-24-2005 Received interview letter; interview scheduled 03-01-2006

01-28-2006 Received replacement SSN card in married name (5 wks since application)

03-01-2006 AOS interview -- approved; received stamp in the passport

03-13-2006 Green card arrived in the mail

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Filing for removal of conditions

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I am in a similar situation as you as I am on a H1-B, getting married next year, and I am looking to change jobs soon after the wedding and the paperwork is in.

How are things working out?

Cheers,

Heads

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