Renewal of Employment Authorization Card

[CarolineLovesPaul 0]

Hi guys.

Okay, today I received my Employment Authorization Card - coincidentally a year ago to the day I attended my interview at the US Embassy in London for my Fiance Visa. The question I have is this: When the card expires next July, how soon in advance would I need to apply for an extension and do I have to go through the same process as before (well, in this case I applied with my adjustment of status)? I know it might seem a little premature to be talking about such things, but after the long and arduous journey thus far I'm just trying to make sure I'm ahead of the game for the things I have to do in the future. Any advice would be appreciated.

Kind regards,

Paul.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

90 days prior I would renew.

[TayRivers 4]

Hi guys.

Okay, today I received my Employment Authorization Card - coincidentally a year ago to the day I attended my interview at the US Embassy in London for my Fiance Visa. The question I have is this: When the card expires next July, how soon in advance would I need to apply for an extension and do I have to go through the same process as before (well, in this case I applied with my adjustment of status)? I know it might seem a little premature to be talking about such things, but after the long and arduous journey thus far I'm just trying to make sure I'm ahead of the game for the things I have to do in the future. Any advice would be appreciated.

Kind regards,

Paul.

I would think you will have been approved for your AOS before you would need to start thinking about renewing your EAD. It is rare for AOS to take longer than 12 months these days.

You also might want to update your timeline as it says you are applying for a K1.

[rebeccajo 14]

Hi guys.

Okay, today I received my Employment Authorization Card - coincidentally a year ago to the day I attended my interview at the US Embassy in London for my Fiance Visa. The question I have is this: When the card expires next July, how soon in advance would I need to apply for an extension and do I have to go through the same process as before (well, in this case I applied with my adjustment of status)? I know it might seem a little premature to be talking about such things, but after the long and arduous journey thus far I'm just trying to make sure I'm ahead of the game for the things I have to do in the future. Any advice would be appreciated.

Kind regards,

Paul.

I would think you will have been approved for your AOS before you would need to start thinking about renewing your EAD. It is rare for AOS to take longer than 12 months these days.

You also might want to update your timeline as it says you are applying for a K1.

It is more rare than it used to be.

But if it should occur, the standard guidance would be at least 120 days before expiry of the EAD.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

You can apply very early if you wish...up to 6 months and from I've read around the forum they'll still tag it to your expiration date which is helpful.

[bassagitator 1]

I would think you will have been approved for your AOS before you would need to start thinking about renewing your EAD. It is rare for AOS to take longer than 12 months these days.

You also might want to update your timeline as it says you are applying for a K1.

Not nessasarily, its been a year and four months and I am still not approved! And yes I have made several info pass appointments to find out whats going on. You are not going to nessasarily be approved within the year!

[bassagitator 1]

You can apply very early if you wish...up to 6 months and from I've read around the forum they'll still tag it to your expiration date which is helpful.

This is INCORRECT. If you file too soon, it will be denied! You are only allowed to file for a renewl 90 days prior!

Edited July 18, 2009 by bassagitator

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Your probably right as the document i'm referencing is 2008. Do you have a link for the new rules?

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Ah I've got it, it was update on January 29th 08 where it was reduced from 6 months to 120...not 90 as you've said.

Edited July 19, 2009 by lancer1655

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Hi,

I'm going to drop this link in as both my initial post and those of bassagitator were inaccurate and I don't want this to be unclear for anyone because of that.

Work Permit - How Do I Get A Work Permit (Employment Authorization Document - EAD)?

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

How Do I Get a Work Permit

(Employment Authorization Document)?

What is an Employment Authorization Document?

U.S. employers must check to make sure all employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are allowed to work in the United States. If you are not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may need to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to prove you may work in the United States.

USCIS issues Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) in the following categories:

* EAD: This document proves you are allowed to work in the United States.

* Renewal EAD: You cannot file more than 120 days before your original employment authorization expires.

* Replacement EAD: This document replaces a lost, stolen, or mutilated EAD. A replacement EAD also replaces an EAD that was issued with incorrect information, such as a misspelled name.

[rebeccajo 14]

You can apply very early if you wish...up to 6 months and from I've read around the forum they'll still tag it to your expiration date which is helpful.

Not necessarily true. I've know people to be shorted on their date.

They also don't pick up where the date leaves off. If you file to close in to the 90 days you can end up with a lapse in authorization.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Yeah I should have made sure I was referencing something that was up to date. My bad. I didn't want anyone to be confused because of my error, hence the official link in post 10.

That's why it always pays to revisit a post...you might find your information is old or worse completely off.

Edited July 19, 2009 by lancer1655

[JeremyR 8]

Is the fee waived for a renewal EAD for someone in AOS or do they have to pay for it second time around?

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Is the fee waived for a renewal EAD for someone in AOS or do they have to pay for it second time around?

If you look here :

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

The last line says: If you are filing for an extension of your Employment Authorization and your Form I-485, Application for Permanent Residence, was filed before July 30, 2007, then you must pay the $340 filing fee.

That infers that there is no fee for you if your application is after July 07. Can someone confirm this?

[cEzYcHiC 0]

I would think you will have been approved for your AOS before you would need to start thinking about renewing your EAD. It is rare for AOS to take longer than 12 months these days.

You also might want to update your timeline as it says you are applying for a K1.

Not nessasarily, its been a year and four months and I am still not approved! And yes I have made several info pass appointments to find out whats going on. You are not going to nessasarily be approved within the year!

Wow! I think you're case might be lost. Have you tried looking up any info about your case at the USCIS website? I know that it's not updated most of the time but maybe it could enlighten you.