When fo file the I765 Application for Employment Authorization

[Paul and Haidee 11]

We were curious as to how early we can send in the I765 Application for Employment Authorization. I seem to recall the USCIS person I talked on the phone saying to send it in as soon as possible. Can we send it in before the I129 is approved? Before she gets here? Before she gets a SSN?

Thanks everyone for the help

Paul and Haidee

[Barbara J 115]

We were curious as to how early we can send in the I765 Application for Employment Authorization. I seem to recall the USCIS person I talked on the phone saying to send it in as soon as possible. Can we send it in before the I129 is approved? Before she gets here? Before she gets a SSN?

Thanks everyone for the help

Paul and Haidee

You can yes but the only problem with that is the EAD (765) is only valid for 3 months which os the term of her I-94 card. Waste of money to me as you can apply for it once you are married and apply for AOS then the fee is waived and it is valid for one year or until she gets GC in hand . Up to you though.

[bigdog 376]

We were curious as to how early we can send in the I765 Application for Employment Authorization. I seem to recall the USCIS person I talked on the phone saying to send it in as soon as possible. Can we send it in before the I129 is approved? Before she gets here? Before she gets a SSN?

Thanks everyone for the help

Paul and Haidee

Apply after your I129 and when you apply for AOS with your I485 etc, Before it will expire in 90 day and you have to pay again.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You cannot send it in before I-129F is approved or before she gets here.

Once she enters the country on a K-1, you have the option of filing for EAD ASAP, on category A6. However, this EAD will take about 3 months to process, and will expire 3 months from when she entered the country. So, you might have an valid EAD for a few days. It also costs $340. For most people, paying for an EAD that is good for a few days is not worth it.

Once you marry and file AOS, then you can file for an EAD for FREE under category C9. This EAD is good for a year, and because it is based on the I-485 you send in and pay for, it is free. Most people wait for this, after marriage.