EAD/AP renewal with AOS still pending

[andrewj 0]

Hello,

I have a question on the EAD/AP combined card renewal process.

We applied for AOS for a family based visa (K1) in October 2011.

We also sent in the applications for EAD and AP at the same time.

The AOS case was transferred to the California Service center for processing in November 2011.

the Biometrics appointment came quickly afterwards, and the EAD/AP combined card came on 12/27/2011.

Currently the AOS is still pending , we have made inquiries and have a congressional inquiry pending,

as we seem well past normal processing times for a family based AOS.

The issue is her EAD/AP card expires 12/26/12

and so does here drivers license (since the state only issues them the term of the EAD)

We expect the Green card to be approved at anytime , or at least and interview.

Yet the way things are progressing , it seems we need to file for EAD/AP renewal before her card expires.

When I read the USCIS regs on fees, it seems confusing whether we need to pay the combines filing fees for the renewal.

In family based visas still pending it seems to imply you do.

in another section speaking about the combined EAD /AOP cards like she has it states clearly you do not, only need to file for renewal, no fee.

Has anyone been in a similar situation and have a concrete answer for this?

I have had no luck with calling the USCIS

(yes i know its just a contracted call center and they only look at the same information we do on the USCIS website)

Great forum and thanks for any information on this.

Sincerely,

AJ and Iryna

[Moomin 292]

SUbmit a new I131 and U765 and evidence along with the NOA1 from I485, that'll renew her current EAD/AP combo card. Beware of the address it needs to be sent to - I can't recall the right on. I'll see if I can dig it up for you.

EDIT: There's no fee when AOS is still pending.

Edited December 15, 2012 by moomin

[Moomin 292]

SUbmit a new I131 and U765 and evidence along with the NOA1 from I485, that'll renew her current EAD/AP combo card. Beware of the address it needs to be sent to - I can't recall the right on. I'll see if I can dig it up for you.

EDIT: There's no fee when AOS is still pending.

re-EDIT: From USCIS' webpage;

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=73bbb6f2cae63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Category C9 is the one you're looking for.

[andrewj 0]

Thank you!

©(9) Shows :

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

or

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

That would be great , i could hand deliver it

[Moomin 292]

NP!

Almost, yes. Remember that your wife has to have a valid unexpired workauthorization in order to work legally. If it's urgent and cutting close to the expiratin date on EAD, I'd suggest going to an info-pass appointment as well, and bringing an employment letter along with NOA1 from I485(and I765 NOA1 if you've gotten it by then).

Thank you!

©(9) Shows :

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

or

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

That would be great , i could hand deliver it

Edited December 15, 2012 by moomin