EAD card question

[Gannicus 1]

Hey all,

Submitted my AOS paperwork on Dec 31st, 2012. Did the biometrics on Jan 23rd 2013. We ran into some issues financially and needed a co-sponsor. The co-sponsor information was mailed in around February 25th 2013.

I checked online a couple days ago and it says our case is in testing and interview stage. I am confused about the next steps in the process.

Do I have to wait for an interview date before I get my EAD card or will the EAD card come before that. I also called the help line and the lady requested a receipt number so she could look up the EAD card status. The thing is, since we started the process all of the correspondence received only had one receipt number, which references our case. How can I find out more about the EAD card? I only ask because I landed a job starting in June and I was just wondering time wise.

Thanks All

[Mariana2012 89]

You might get your interview letter and even your greencard before your EAD but not necessarily, they are separate processes.

Mine came the day after I received my greencard

You will probably get EAD before June

Mine took 68 days .

Edited March 31, 2013 by Mariana2012

[mrs.smithelia 2]

Like it was stated above, you might get your GC before your EAD/AP because they are different processes. My card was approved in 61 days (and like a month and a half later I got my GC)but I received 3 different letters of acceptance with 3 different receipt numbers(EAD/AP/AOS) That's what I find strange about your case...did you send everything in the same envelope? If on your NOA1 the EAD is not mentioned, I would call them again and see if they can tell you what's going on.

Edited March 31, 2013 by mrs.smithelia

[Gannicus 1]

Thanks for the replies. I received the EAD card on April 4th and I got my interview time and date on April 5th. Things are moving along !

[Shuki 4]

I wouldnt worry about your EAD at all as long as your interview goes well and you get approved EAD is after that completely worthless. I got myne 20days before our interview or 51days after i submited my package.