To Apply or NOT to Apply for Work Permit

[konkris 0]

Hello all, my apologies if this is not the right place to post this question but here it goes...

My husband and I are planning to submit the paperwork for his Adjustment of Status next week. I heard that if we apply for his work permit, we will receive it about the same time as his green card. My question is, how many of you guys applied for the work permit and if you did receive it almost the same time as the green card. I would also like to know if the work permit will no longer be needed if my husband already has the resident card.

thanks in advance..

-Kristine

[SunDrop 59]

Hello all, my apologies if this is not the right place to post this question but here it goes...

My husband and I are planning to submit the paperwork for his Adjustment of Status next week. I heard that if we apply for his work permit, we will receive it about the same time as his green card. My question is, how many of you guys applied for the work permit and if you did receive it almost the same time as the green card. I would also like to know if the work permit will no longer be needed if my husband already has the resident card.

thanks in advance..

-Kristine

Why not apply for it? Doesn't cost anything more than the $1010 you pay anyway and if there are any delays in the GC, at least you're not stuck waiting for it. From what I've read, the EAD arrives before the GC, although if the GC is very quick then they can be a comparatively short time apart.

You're right that once the GC arrives, he'll no longer need to use his EAD.

[gary9891 10]

Hello all, my apologies if this is not the right place to post this question but here it goes...

My husband and I are planning to submit the paperwork for his Adjustment of Status next week. I heard that if we apply for his work permit, we will receive it about the same time as his green card. My question is, how many of you guys applied for the work permit and if you did receive it almost the same time as the green card. I would also like to know if the work permit will no longer be needed if my husband already has the resident card.

thanks in advance..

-Kristine

We went ahead and applied for the EAD card since the price is included for the AOS. The EAD card arrived about 4-5 weeks before the 2 year conditional green card. It came in handy for us, not for work but as a 2nd form of ID (other was passport) for my wife.

If may be of some use if you AOS is delayed etc. or as another form of ID like for us.

[baron555 934]

We went ahead and applied for the EAD card since the price is included for the AOS. The EAD card arrived about 4-5 weeks before the 2 year conditional green card. It came in handy for us, not for work but as a 2nd form of ID (other was passport) for my wife.

If may be of some use if you AOS is delayed etc. or as another form of ID like for us.

And it's free.

[littlecrazyangel 1]

Apply for one, you never know what could happen.

[Andrelle 1]

It won't hurt if you will get an EAD, no charge at all.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

You always apply for the I-761, whether you need it or not. It doesn't cost a penny, and it doesn't hurt to have it.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I don't think delays of approvals pending FBI checks are prevalent like they used to be, but if you get caught with that snag you will be very glad you applied. Plus, as everyone else has said, it is free.

[konkris 0]

thanks everyone. the only reason we were kind of holding back on applying for it is because we thought it would cost us another $340 as stated on USCIS website.

[bassagitator 1]

No it will not cost you the additional 340 if you file it with the 1-485 application.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

The EAD is included in the same fee with the AOS so apply for it. While the green card is probably going to be processed quickly, you never know when you might run into a snag. If the green card gets delayed, you will be thankful to have the EAD as proof of US legal status, of ability to work and as a government issued form of ID. My AOS took 22 months to process and I actually had to apply for a 2nd EAD. You never know what will happen so it is best to put yourself into the best position you can. You can also apply for the I-131 at the same time as there is no separate fee for that as well and it usually arrives within 60 to 90 days. It is great to have in case of an emergent travel need before the green card if approved.

[M.O 6]

its a part of the "Deal" lol so why not?!

[konkris 0]

Thank you to all those kind people who answered my question. Another thig that I would like to as is when would be our deadline to turn in his AOS packet.

His arrival was Dec 29, 2009. We got married on January 15, 2010. His K-1 visa expires on March 24, 2010.

Do we have to do his AOS before his 90th day here in the US?

thank you all once again in advance!

[HeatDeath 430]

Thank you to all those kind people who answered my question. Another thig that I would like to as is when would be our deadline to turn in his AOS packet.

His arrival was Dec 29, 2009. We got married on January 15, 2010. His K-1 visa expires on March 24, 2010.

Do we have to do his AOS before his 90th day here in the US?

thank you all once again in advance!

This is actually a trickier question than you'd think

The general consensus is that you don't have to, but you really, REALLY should.

Edited March 4, 2010 by HeatDeath

[juliava 80]

I would apply before that "90 days" grace period expires.

And yes, please apply for your EAD. Look at my timeline. My AOS application is facing a major delay due to some bureaucratic issues related to a simple change of address. I just applied for my 2nd EAD. I wouldn't be able to drive and work without it.