I-765

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

Hello everybody:

So, I have a question and I apologize if this has been asked many many times, but I admit, I am lazy to scroll through the pages over and over to find if it's up or not.

So, as an F1 student I am to marry a US citizen. I am aware of all the forms required, and all the medical exams needed. Indeed, I have lived in the US for most of my childhood, so I have all my medical records from here, and have a social security. Now, during when I was a high school kid, I've got EAD to work. I worked, not violated anything, but also got along an Alien registration number. Now, I have two questions (and I hope I gave enough information for you guys to be able to give answers/suggestions/ideas):

1. as a current F1 student who is to marry a US citizen, obviously I need to file along for I-765. Now, it asks is this a "new", or a "replacement" EAD card I'm applying for. Now, I was not on F1 visa as a kid, so I guess it would fit into the "new" (that is, initial) EAD application. But I am not sure? Any idea? Do I have to pay EAD fee?

2. on many of the forms it is asking for "alien registration number". I did got one when I applied for EAD as a kid, but that was under different visa category than F1. Should I still put that in the forms, or since I am on a completely different visa status currently, that "alien registration number" does not apply/fit/match?

Thank you, thank you!

[Little_My 464]

Yes, it's a new EAD, not a renewal, because the old EAD was based on different eligibility criteria. For all I know, A-numbers are supposed to be issued for life, so I would out the A# you have in the forms. They might still issue you a new one with the AOS (this has happened with some VJ members earlier), but they will be able to also match the old one to you.

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

Yes, it's a new EAD, not a renewal, because the old EAD was based on different eligibility criteria. For all I know, A-numbers are supposed to be issued for life, so I would out the A# you have in the forms. They might still issue you a new one with the AOS (this has happened with some VJ members earlier), but they will be able to also match the old one to you.

Hey Little_My,

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I was sort of thinking along the same line when it comes to EAD, as it is a different visa category. And as of the A#, I really had new clew, but I'm glad you clarified that for me. See, this is what happens when you grew up here as an alien. LOL Anyway, thank you so much for your reply and I wish you all the best!

Please take care!

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

Yes, it's a new EAD, not a renewal, because the old EAD was based on different eligibility criteria. For all I know, A-numbers are supposed to be issued for life, so I would out the A# you have in the forms. They might still issue you a new one with the AOS (this has happened with some VJ members earlier), but they will be able to also match the old one to you.

Sorry, one more quick question Little_My: do I need to pay the filing fee of $380?

Thank you and sorry for bugging you!

[Hypnos 6,576]

There is no fee if you are filing an I-765 either concurrently or after filing an I-485.

Edited July 21, 2012 by Hypnos

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

There is no fee if you are filing an I-765 either concurrently or after filing an I-485.

Hey Hypnos:

Thanks for your reply. Now, I'm an expert at this process. Haha [thanks to you]

Please take care,

- Sophie

[Dave&Judy 3]

Yes, it's a new EAD, not a renewal, because the old EAD was based on different eligibility criteria. For all I know, A-numbers are supposed to be issued for life, so I would out the A# you have in the forms. They might still issue you a new one with the AOS (this has happened with some VJ members earlier), but they will be able to also match the old one to you.

Where i can find my A# (A-numbers) to put in the forms?

I have H1B earlier.

[Hypnos 6,576]

H-1B does not have any alien number.

Enter "None".