EAD Question

[Dianna. 5]

Hi all,

I submitted my paperwork for my AOS (1-485) in early February and had my biometrics in early March. After reading on here that green cards are taking a year to process I have realized that I should have put in for my EAD card and that it would have been free. I assumed there was an extra charge. Anyway I have been reading that it's not too late to apply for an EAD card and that it is still free. Is this true? Has anyone else done this? Will this make things more complicated?

Thanks,

Dianna

[HK12 273]

Yes, you can apply for the EAD for free as long as your AOS is pending. Make sure to enclose a copy of your AOS receipt notice (I-797C). Check the instructions on the USCIS website:

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-765instr.pdf page 9

[Lainie B 465]

And don't forget your I-131 as well.

[Dianna. 5]

Thanks for your help!

What do I put for question 15 and 16 for i-765?

I originally entered on a K1 visa and my AOS is pending.

Also, can i-765 be sent in with the notification form, G-1145 to say it has been received?

I will apply for I-131 later if I intend to travel.

So in total all I need to mail in is the 1-765 form and a copy of i-797C?

[sweet cakes 326]

Thanks for your help!

What do I put for question 15 and 16 for i-765?

I originally entered on a K1 visa and my AOS is pending.

Also, can i-765 be sent in with the notification form, G-1145 to say it has been received?

I will apply for I-131 later if I intend to travel.

So in total all I need to mail in is the 1-765 form and a copy of i-797C?

Here's a VJ example I-765 form for your reference: http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-765.pdf

Yes, you can attach a G-1145 for e-notifications.

Please read the instructions carefully for the requirements (aside from the I-797C) that are applicable to your case: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-765instr.pdf

-Page 6 - 7

Also, don't forget to include 2 pictures with your application. Good luck!

[Dianna. 5]

Here's a VJ example I-765 form for your reference: http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-765.pdf

Yes, you can attach a G-1145 for e-notifications.

Please read the instructions carefully for the requirements (aside from the I-797C) that are applicable to your case: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-765instr.pdf

-Page 6 - 7

Also, don't forget to include 2 pictures with your application. Good luck!

Thank you! I read the instructions part but I was unsure if the photos were still required so thank you for clarifying.

I just have two more questions before I mail off.

1- My K1 Visa has expired now, so do I still put k1 as my current immigration status?

2- It says government issued ID, so is it ok to just scan my passport identification page instead of my K1 visa page?

Thank you once again. Everyone on here is so helpful!

[sweet cakes 326]

Thank you! I read the instructions part but I was unsure if the photos were still required so thank you for clarifying.

I just have two more questions before I mail off.

1- My K1 Visa has expired now, so do I still put k1 as my current immigration status?

2- It says government issued ID, so is it ok to just scan my passport identification page instead of my K1 visa page?

Thank you once again. Everyone on here is so helpful!

Yes, you can still put "K1".

I have included a copy of both my passport bio-page and K-1 visa with CBP stamp. It's just 1 more page anyways, why not?

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Thanks for your help!

What do I put for question 15 and 16 for i-765?

I originally entered on a K1 visa and my AOS is pending.

Also, can i-765 be sent in with the notification form, G-1145 to say it has been received?

I will apply for I-131 later if I intend to travel.

So in total all I need to mail in is the 1-765 form and a copy of i-797C?

Do not wait until you want/need to travel to apply for AP. It will take too long to process, and you never know if an emergency could happen that would make you need to the leave the US quickly. No plans to travel needed to apply. I have seen plenty of people post about how they wished they had filed for AP right from the start when they had the chance. If you file for the EAD and AP at the same time, then you will most likely receive an EAD/AP combo card. Both forms have their fees waived when filed with a pending I-485, and the I-131 is a pretty short and easy form to fill out.

[Dianna. 5]

Do not wait until you want/need to travel to apply for AP. It will take too long to process, and you never know if an emergency could happen that would make you need to the leave the US quickly. No plans to travel needed to apply. I have seen plenty of people post about how they wished they had filed for AP right from the start when they had the chance. If you file for the EAD and AP at the same time, then you will most likely receive an EAD/AP combo card. Both forms have their fees waived when filed with a pending I-485, and the I-131 is a pretty short and easy form to fill out.

Thanks for the advice. After seeing the example http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-131.pdf I can see many parts are skiped! Is this correct? What about the travel plans section?

Does this mean I will need to send in 2 more photos for this application too? I already have two to send with the I-765.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Thanks for the advice. After seeing the example http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-131.pdf I can see many parts are skiped! Is this correct? What about the travel plans section?

Does this mean I will need to send in 2 more photos for this application too? I already have two to send with the I-765.

Yes, when filing for AP, some sections are skipped. For the date and length of trip, leave them blank and then hand-write Unknown for those after you print out the form. Also, no explanation statement of why you want/need the AP is needed when filed with a pending I-485. You just provide a copy of your I-485 receipt notice with the I-131 too. And yes, you will need a total of 4 passport photos for the I-765 and I-131 together.

[Dianna. 5]

Yes, when filing for AP, some sections are skipped. For the date and length of trip, leave them blank and then hand-write Unknown for those after you print out the form. Also, no explanation statement of why you want/need the AP is needed when filed with a pending I-485. You just provide a copy of your I-485 receipt notice with the I-131 too. And yes, you will need a total of 4 passport photos for the I-765 and I-131 together.

Thanks again! What about Part 7. Complete Only If Applying for Advance Parole. Do I need to select one of the boxes? (How many trips do you intend to use this document?)

Ok so in addition to two more photos, are there any other documents I need to send in? I already scanned my passport, k-1 visa and a copy of i-797C since I had those ready to send in for my EAD. (Assuming I don't need doubles lol)

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Thanks again! What about Part 7. Complete Only If Applying for Advance Parole. Do I need to select one of the boxes? (How many trips do you intend to use this document?)

Ok so in addition to two more photos, are there any other documents I need to send in? I already scanned my passport, k-1 visa and a copy of i-797C since I had those ready to send in for my EAD. (Assuming I don't need doubles lol)

Yes, just check the More than one trip box and that is all that needs to be done in that part.

You do need to double things, if both forms require the same thing. Send a copy of your receipt notice for each form. Here is what you need, besides the copy of the I-485 receipt notice > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/472439-evidence-for-756-and-131/?p=6723671

[Dianna. 5]

Yes, just check the More than one trip box and that is all that needs to be done in that part.

You do need to double things, if both forms require the same thing. Send a copy of your receipt notice for each form. Here is what you need, besides the copy of the I-485 receipt notice > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/472439-evidence-for-756-and-131/?p=6723671

Thank you for the list! You have been very helpful! I have all my documents ready now. I am going to get my passport photos done and I will hopefully mail everything off today I'm glad you encouraged me to apply for the AP too, because it's true - an emergency could happen and with the AP I would be able to leave without hesitation.

Just checking...for part 4, do I write unknown for that too?

I read that someone sent in a copy of their marriage certificate too, is that required for i-131 or i-765? I already sent in a copy with my pending i-485.

Thanks again!

Edited May 6, 2014 by Dianna.

[Dianna. 5]

I just realized the form says to skip to part 7, therefore part 4 can be left blank

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

You are welcome!

Yep, part 4 is skipped and blank. And no, you do not need a copy of the marriage certificate for the I-765 or I-131.