Can we apply for an AP when we send for EAD renewal?

[Wishing on a Star 4]

Well, here's the scoop.

We applied for my husband's AOS and EAD on NOA1 May 1, 2012. The AOS was transferred to the CSC on May 25, 2012. Meanwhile, the EAD was approved in July, 2012.

Well, almost 11 months later, the AOS has not yet been approved (or even looked at in that case). We did not apply for the AP at that time because we did not think that it would take the AOS this long to be approved. Now, it's getting close to the time where we will have to renew my husband's EAD because it expires in July. I am wondering, can we apply for AP now and send it in with the EAD renewal since we still have a pending AOS, even though we did not originally file for an AP?

[didopage 337]

I don't see why not, so you should be able to. You can file for AP based on your pending AOS, it works the same way as the EAD. Plus if your husband files for both at the same time (EAD renewal + AP), he will receive a combo card (EAD with an AP note on it).

Edited March 19, 2013 by didopage

[Wishing on a Star 4]

Ok! That sounds like a good idea. Another question I just thought of, does he have to have the biometrics appointment done all over again for this?

[Darnell 8,478]

you could have filed anytime for AP - if'n you include the NOA-1 on the I-485? Fee is waived.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Biometrics last a year, so you probably won't need another set done.

[OZ62 17]

Well, here's the scoop.

We applied for my husband's AOS and EAD on NOA1 May 1, 2012. The AOS was transferred to the CSC on May 25, 2012. Meanwhile, the EAD was approved in July, 2012.

Well, almost 11 months later, the AOS has not yet been approved (or even looked at in that case). We did not apply for the AP at that time because we did not think that it would take the AOS this long to be approved. Now, it's getting close to the time where we will have to renew my husband's EAD because it expires in July. I am wondering, can we apply for AP now and send it in with the EAD renewal since we still have a pending AOS, even though we did not originally file for an AP?

Have you contacted the Ombudsman and/or Congressional Rep???