Fees for Adjustment of Status and Work Permit

[Darren & Fern 0]

I was wondering if anybody knows exactly how much to expect to pay for Adjustment of Status and Work Permit. My fiance will be arriving in February and I was wondering if anybody has gone through the entire process of paying for those items or if I should expect to pay for other things. Also, how long did it take to receive the work permit and adjustment of status. My fiance intends to work as soon as possible and was unsure about the timetable when she would be able to legally work.

I appreciate all your help!

Thanks,

Darren

[Pitaya 2,577]

Review this link and some recent threads in the forum for more information:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3faf2c1a6855d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

This is an often asked question.

[didopage 337]

$1,070 total.

File for EAD/I-765 with the AOS application. EAD is a temporary work authorization and is usually approved in 2-3 months.

Consider also filing for AP/I-131 so she can have a temporary travel authorization.

AOS from K-1 timelines vary greatly. It can take a few months as it can take more than a year. That is why filing for EAD and AP is a good idea (fees for those two applications are waived when filed at the same time as the AOS). The EAD/AP card will be void once a decision is made on her AOS case.

Edited September 5, 2013 by didopage

[Darren & Fern 0]

My fiance Fernanda already has her drivers license in Brazil. Once she comes here to live with me will I need to simply go to the DMV to prove her residency to get her a state drivers license? Will I need to file an AP/I-131? She will be fine driving in the US with her Brazilian drivers license correct?

Also, is the EAD/I-765 form simply how Fernanda would apply for her work permit, is that what that form essentially does? Also, you said filing them together would not result in an additional fee is that how I should interpret it. Simply attach that application and supporting documents behind the AOS when I send it in?

[Pitaya 2,577]

Agree with didopage, regarding Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advanced Parole (AP) combo card. (accessible at the top of the forum page). In particular, the step-by step K1/K3 AOS Guide:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Driver's licenses are controlled by the individual states, suggest that you go to the respective state's DMV, DOL, etc… site and determine the particular laws and regulations of that state.

Edited September 5, 2013 by A&B

[Darren & Fern 0]

$1,070 total.

File for EAD/I-765 with the AOS application. EAD is a temporary work authorization and is usually approved in 2-3 months.

Consider also filing for AP/I-131 so she can have a temporary travel authorization.

AOS from K-1 timelines vary greatly. It can take a few months as it can take more than a year. That is why filing for EAD and AP is a good idea (fees for those two applications are waived when filed at the same time as the AOS). The EAD/AP card will be void once a decision is made on her AOS case.

Both I-765/EAD and AP fees are waived when filing all at once with the AOS application? I can't seem to find it on any official I-485 document but thats great news to my ears I hope this is true. Either way I intend to file for all 3 at the same time.

Thanks,

Darren

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Both I-765/EAD and AP fees are waived when filing all at once with the AOS application? I can't seem to find it on any official I-485 document but thats great news to my ears I hope this is true. Either way I intend to file for all 3 at the same time.

Thanks,

Darren

It's on the instructions. You need to read the instructions. Also the fee is on the instructions, and a lot more. SUPER IMPORTANT!

[didopage 337]

Both I-765/EAD and AP fees are waived when filing all at once with the AOS application? I can't seem to find it on any official I-485 document but thats great news to my ears I hope this is true. Either way I intend to file for all 3 at the same time.

Thanks,

Darren

That's because it is explained in the I-765 and I-131 instructions, not the I-485. Read everything, it's in a "NOTE:".

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Both I-765/EAD and AP fees are waived when filing all at once with the AOS application? I can't seem to find it on any official I-485 document but thats great news to my ears I hope this is true. Either way I intend to file for all 3 at the same time.

Thanks,

Darren

Towards the bottom under Special Instructions > http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3faf2c1a6855d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD