EAD card lost....waiting for GC

[RussianGoddess 1]

we had our interview today for AOS, in New York....a bit difficult, but we passed and the green card should be arriving in a few weeks.

while we were there, after the interview, i lost my husband's EAD card...i think it must have fallen out when the officer took the passport to put a temporary GC stamp inside....my question is, do i need to replace the card and pay the $400, or can my husband use his green card when applying for work??

[Max1gk 68]

we had our interview today for AOS, in New York....a bit difficult, but we passed and the green card should be arriving in a few weeks.

while we were there, after the interview, i lost my husband's EAD card...i think it must have fallen out when the officer took the passport to put a temporary GC stamp inside....my question is, do i need to replace the card and pay the $400, or can my husband use his green card when applying for work??

The moment the officer stamped the I-551 on his passport his EAD became useless. He doesn't need it anymore. Your husband is now a permanent resident and the stamp on his passport proves it and overrides the EAD so don't worry

Edited January 19, 2012 by Max1gk

[Mr&Mrs 0]

I'm nervous i have to do my interview and you said it was difficult... what kind of question did they ask you. or what about it that it was difficult. congratulation to you both

[kcoyclay1 98]

I'm nervous i have to do my interview and you said it was difficult... what kind of question did they ask you. or what about it that it was difficult. congratulation to you both

Don't be nervous. They ask you questions from your G-325 and minor things like cell phone numbers, date if birth, address and previous addresses, etc. These things you should know. Don't try to give answers to questions you do not know. One question the IO asked me was "how old was my husband when his parents died." I was not in a Math class, so I decided I was not going to calculate the answer. I could if I wanted to, but I told her I do not know. That's a satisfactory answer. If you read some of the interview reports, you get the details. Some do not ask many questions. I was here on a tourist visa and overstayed because I was receiving treatment after being told I had stage 4 cancer. They asked me questions based on my visa status and because my husband was 22 yrs older than I was. We went in with confidence because I believed that any question they asked, I would be able to answer. The truth cannot change. Look at my timeline and read my interview report. Don't worry, just go with all your documents.

[Mr&Mrs 0]

Don't be nervous. They ask you questions from your G-325 and minor things like cell phone numbers, date if birth, address and previous addresses, etc. These things you should know. Don't try to give answers to questions you do not know. One question the IO asked me was "how old was my husband when his parents died." I was not in a Math class, so I decided I was not going to calculate the answer. I could if I wanted to, but I told her I do not know. That's a satisfactory answer. If you read some of the interview reports, you get the details. Some do not ask many questions. I was here on a tourist visa and overstayed because I was receiving treatment after being told I had stage 4 cancer. They asked me questions based on my visa status and because my husband was 22 yrs older than I was. We went in with confidence because I believed that any question they asked, I would be able to answer. The truth cannot change. Look at my timeline and read my interview report. Don't worry, just go with all your documents.

This is Wife : First I would like to say sorry for your lost knowing first hand seeing someone go through just a terrible experience.I am happy you got through with you stuff & you were blessed to have found a man as wonderful as your husband.

I am the one who's a bit more nervous than him, mainly because I know how hard this system is towards this situation because so many people take advantage of this process and make it hard for the people that truly have loved one's they want to bring here. My husband and I are so intact we know each other like the back of our hands :)but I was just nervous because I hope they don't ask me something out of the ordinary that I might not have any idea to answer.Thankfully God sent me my soul mate and I am most proud to help him through this situation because even if he had to go back home I was ready and willing to pack but he told me not to think like that and with God's guidance our process has thus far been speedy and successful.Any advice for me please?

Thank you for all your responses & hope you are doing well

[ceadsearc 516]

You don't need the EAD, it's not valid anyway once the GC is approved.

You should still report it lost in case anyone finds it and attempts to use it fraudulently.