Status is "Testing and interview", how long til work permit?

[rangers_texas 2]

I didn't submit an i-765. I have my interview on Feb 12th for green card, if that gets granted there and then do i need to wait on my Green Card for an EAD?

[Hypnos 6,578]

No. You could have applied for an EAD based on your pending I-485, would have received it within 90 days of application and then could have worked for whomever you wished instead of needing to use your OPT (and only be able to work for certain employers) but if your interview is around the corner then it's pointless now.

Once you have your green card then you won't need an EAD, a green card accords you employment authorisation by itself.

[rangers_texas 2]

No. You could have applied for an EAD based on your pending I-485, would have received it within 90 days of application and then could have worked for whomever you wished instead of needing to use your OPT (and only be able to work for certain employers) but if your interview is around the corner then it's pointless now.

Once you have your green card then you won't need an EAD, a green card accords you employment authorisation by itself.

Right, but my OPT expires two days after my interview.

[Hypnos 6,578]

If you're approved on the day then you should ask for an I-551 passport stamp, which will serve as temporary proof of a green card and would allow you to keep working. Sometimes they will do this, sometimes they won't, but if you spread it on thick and tell them how your OPT is expiring in two days then there's a chance they'll do it for you then. If not, you'll have to take a temporary leave once your OPT expires until your green card arrives in the mail, which, if you're approved at the interview, should be around 7 - 10 days.

[rangers_texas 2]

If you're approved on the day then you should ask for an I-551 passport stamp, which will serve as temporary proof of a green card and would allow you to keep working. Sometimes they will do this, sometimes they won't, but if you spread it on thick and tell them how your OPT is expiring in two days then there's a chance they'll do it for you then. If not, you'll have to take a temporary leave once your OPT expires until your green card arrives in the mail, which, if you're approved at the interview, should be around 7 - 10 days.

Thanks, i'll do it.