Is there a fee for application for EAD?

[jodette 0]

Hi everyone. I have a small question. Is there a fee for the application of EAD if not applied along with the AOS? Me and my husband will be able to apply AOS in few months and I need to get EAD to apply for SSN. Your answers are greatly appreciated. Thank you...

[aravis227 1]

Yes, there is an additional fee. I believe it's around $400, but you could find out for certain on the USCIS webpage. However, when you are adjusting from a K3 I believe you are required to file for AOS before you are eligible for an EAD. I know that's the case for K1s and I am pretty certain K3s are the same.

[sunandmoon 450]

Yes, there is an additional fee. I believe it's around $400, but you could find out for certain on the USCIS webpage. However, when you are adjusting from a K3 I believe you are required to file for AOS before you are eligible for an EAD. I know that's the case for K1s and I am pretty certain K3s are the same.

I beleive a K-3 can file for an EAD before filing for AOS. the filing fee is $340. for a K-1 it doesn't make sense coz the I-94 expires in 90 days.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[Otto 83]

Hi everyone. I have a small question. Is there a fee for the application of EAD if not applied along with the AOS? Me and my husband will be able to apply AOS in few months and I need to get EAD to apply for SSN. Your answers are greatly appreciated. Thank you...

Fee for I-765 EAD is $340 - Biometrics (if required) would be additional. Of course you realize you are spending money that could go toward your AOS filing fee (which would include the EAD).

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Edited December 23, 2008 by Karin und Otto

[jodette 0]

Thanks so much for your answers. Just another question, how long does AOS usually is approved? I need to apply first for AOS then before I can get SSN. How long is the waiting time? Thanks so much:)

[sunandmoon 450]

Thanks so much for your answers. Just another question, how long does AOS usually is approved? I need to apply first for AOS then before I can get SSN. How long is the waiting time? Thanks so much:)

you need to have either an EAD or green card to file for an SSN. when you file for AOS, the I-485 and I-765 ( EAD) are processed separately. it usually take about 3 months for the EAD card, the green card longer...

[gladys 0]

Hope this will help.

Application for Employment Authorization

Filing Fee :

$340

Special Instructions :

If you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, then no fee is required to file a request for employment authorization on Form I-765. You may file the I-765 concurrently with your I-485, or you may submit the I-765 at a later date. If you file Form I-765 separately, you must also submit a copy of your Form I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of the filing of an I-485.

You may want to file your AOS / I-485 as well as the I-765 at the same so that you just have to pay for only I-485. You can't apply I-765 unless you have a notice of action from filing your AOS.