Filing for an EAD before AOS

[darkchilde794 5]

I know this is off-forum topic, and I already posted this on the correct forum, but has anyone ever tried to file for an EAD before AOS?

Or file for an EAD after AOS?

I didnt really get a lot of answers from the other forum

I have a job offer for late January and I have to decide whether to accept or decline the offer depending on how fast I get my EAD. However, since it is going to be the holidays in two months, I doubt that filing an EAD in the AOS packet will make my application come through on time.

Any thoughts?

Oh yeah just a thought, what happens when I finish my K1? Does that mean I cant talk in the Canadian forum?

[Inky 1,110]

if you file for EAD before AOS it will cost you extra for the EAD instead of 1,010$ for all of it together. But yes you can file seperately.

[darkchilde794 5]

if you file for EAD before AOS it will cost you extra for the EAD instead of 1,010$ for all of it together. But yes you can file seperately.

Would it be faster bec I can do e-file?

[Inky 1,110]

if you file for EAD before AOS it will cost you extra for the EAD instead of 1,010$ for all of it together. But yes you can file seperately.

Would it be faster bec I can do e-file?

Maybe maybe not, it really depends on your USCIS center timelines for the processing! which all of them are different. I believe you can check them on the USCIS website some how tho.

[Inky 1,110]

Sorry double post but I found this link, don't know if you have seen it yet but it does explain a little bit about what the employer needs to do. ( I know you said you had a job offer already this might be of some use? not sure )

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments...thorization.pdf

Edited October 24, 2009 by Inky

[SapphireDreams 71]

I doubt it would be any faster. There would still be a 90 day window to get it.

I haven't checked the AOS threads lately, but EAD with the AOS was only taking about 2 months when I filed back at the end of June.

[Otto 83]

I know this is off-forum topic, and I already posted this on the correct forum, but has anyone ever tried to file for an EAD before AOS?

Or file for an EAD after AOS?

If you file for EAD before your AOS and it gets approved (no reason why it wouldn't) it would:

• Cost you the additional $300+
• Be valid for only the duration of your I-94 (90 days in other words, minus the time it took to get approved)

Short story is, it's not worth it (not to an overwhelming majority of folks). Can not be e-filed (neither can the EAD you'd apply for along with your AOS). Once you do file for AOS (and EAD & AP) you'd have to pay the $1010 fee. Takes 30-90 days to get approved.