EAD Question

[sasaqlain 24]

I have a biometrics appointment for EAD and I-485 on the 03-13-2009. Would anybody know how much time does it take for the EAD to be approved once the biometrics is taken. And If EAD is approved, how much time does it take for the EAD card to arrive. One last Question. Can I apply for the SSN by just taking the EAD approval letter, or is a physical card a must.

Your input would be appreciated.

Thank You.

[KIMCORENE 0]

I have a biometrics appointment for EAD and I-485 on the 03-13-2009. Would anybody know how much time does it take for the EAD to be approved once the biometrics is taken. And If EAD is approved, how much time does it take for the EAD card to arrive. One last Question. Can I apply for the SSN by just taking the EAD approval letter, or is a physical card a must.

Your input would be appreciated.

Thank You.

When you get the actual card depends on a number of factors. I did my biometrics on Jan 10 and got my card on Jan 30. Regarding the second question, you don't get an EAD approval letter, you just get the actual card in the mail, so you can take that to the SSA office.

Edited March 5, 2009 by KIMCORENE

[sasaqlain 24]

I have a biometrics appointment for EAD and I-485 on the 03-13-2009. Would anybody know how much time does it take for the EAD to be approved once the biometrics is taken. And If EAD is approved, how much time does it take for the EAD card to arrive. One last Question. Can I apply for the SSN by just taking the EAD approval letter, or is a physical card a must.

Your input would be appreciated.

Thank You.

When you get the actual card depends on a number of factors. I did my biometrics on Jan 10 and got my card on Jan 30. Regarding the second question, you don't get an EAD approval letter, you just get the actual card in the mail, so you can take that to the SSA office.

So I am assuming, under normal circumstances the interview is shortly followed when the EAD/AP is approved. What circumstances would normally delay the EAD issuance?

[YuAndDan 153]

Moving to Work/Travel prior to green-card forum.

[KPC 0]

I have a biometrics appointment for EAD and I-485 on the 03-13-2009. Would anybody know how much time does it take for the EAD to be approved once the biometrics is taken. And If EAD is approved, how much time does it take for the EAD card to arrive. One last Question. Can I apply for the SSN by just taking the EAD approval letter, or is a physical card a must.

Your input would be appreciated.

Thank You.

When you get the actual card depends on a number of factors. I did my biometrics on Jan 10 and got my card on Jan 30. Regarding the second question, you don't get an EAD approval letter, you just get the actual card in the mail, so you can take that to the SSA office.

So I am assuming, under normal circumstances the interview is shortly followed when the EAD/AP is approved. What circumstances would normally delay the EAD issuance?

Yes, the interview typically follows the issuance of the EAD/AP, although I have seen VJers who are approved for a greencard before their EAD arrives (really depends on your local office and how quickly they are able to offer you an interview).