Questions on I-765. EAD CARD. Please help anyone!

[Huskvarna 0]

Hi again,

After reading through the instructions for I-765, I have a few questions:

1) Since I am also filing the i-485, do I not have to pay ANY filing fee for i-765?? If so, thats awesome!

2) The instructions of the form says: If you are a lawful non-immigrant authorized to be employed with a specific employer under 8 CFR 274a.12, please do not use this form. Well, I actually already have an EAD card (expires 12/2009) from being an F-1 student and working here on OPT for a year. Can I still file?

3) If I file, am I checking the box that says permission to accept employment, or do I check the box that says renewal of permission to accept employment?

I have tried calling the USCIS to find information or help with filling out these documents. They have the WORST customer service department I have ever dealt with. They are just like robots reading off a paper telling me to contact a lawyer with any help that I need. I am so glad this website exists!!

Know that I appreciate all you guys's help and input! Thanks again everyone for taking the time! This is all very overwhelming!!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Hi again,

After reading through the instructions for I-765, I have a few questions:

1) Since I am also filing the i-485, do I not have to pay ANY filing fee for i-765?? If so, thats awesome!

It's awesome - all three applications - the I-765, the I-131 and the I-485 are covered under the one filing fee - no need to pay anything extra.

2) The instructions of the form says: If you are a lawful non-immigrant authorized to be employed with a specific employer under 8 CFR 274a.12, please do not use this form. Well, I actually already have an EAD card (expires 12/2009) from being an F-1 student and working here on OPT for a year. Can I still file?

I don't know for sure but I suspect the circumstances of being employed by a specific employer do not apply to you as your work situation is conditional on the student visa situation. You might want to add additional information on a separate page about your circumstances but do use the I-485 as you are adjusting your status through marriage to a US citizen.

3) If I file, am I checking the box that says permission to accept employment, or do I check the box that says renewal of permission to accept employment?

I don't know. Hopefully someone else will. I would be inclined to check 'renewal' since you did have an EAD through the OPT status.

I have tried calling the USCIS to find information or help with filling out these documents. They have the WORST customer service department I have ever dealt with. They are just like robots reading off a paper telling me to contact a lawyer with any help that I need. I am so glad this website exists!!

Know that I appreciate all you guys's help and input! Thanks again everyone for taking the time! This is all very overwhelming!!

Good luck!

[Huskvarna 0]

Great!!! No fee!! Thanks for your input! Hopefully someone else knows about my I-765 filing elegibility!