EAD/AP Combo Card Renewal (Checklist)

[nitnot 0]

Hi,

Previously we use a lawyer's service for AOS, EAD and AP but they were not helpful and lost a lot of original docs/evidence. Filed for AOS,EAD.AP in Dec 2014, and AOS is still in process. My EAD and AP is expiring in Feb, please help me to prepare for my package ASAP as the lawyers are asking for more fees if they file for renewal. I tried reading from this forum and USCIS and so many other websites but I get more confused.

The checklist i copied from above + my notes:

- Photocopy of "tear-off" portion sheet provided with original EAD (the page with the 3 bar codes on it) --> I don't have this
- EAD Cover Page - ok
- G-1145 Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance --> Is this a new form that i have to complete? Previously our lawyer mailed it.
- I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization --> A new form to be completed or copy from last one sent?
- 2 passport photos - ok
- Copy of I-94 Arrival/Departure record (front and back) --> i havent travel out of country, so use old history with POE?
- Copy of current Employment Authorization Document Card (front and back) - ok
- Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action for the I-485 - ok
- Copy of passport biographical details page - ok

- Photocopy of "tear-off" portion sheet provided with original EAD (the page with the 3 bar codes on it) --> I don't have this
- AP Cover Page - ok
- G-1145 Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance --> A new form?
- I-131 - Application for Travel Document (Advanced Parole) --> To complete a new form or copy of previously filed?
- Supplemental page for Part 7, on the I-131 --> ??
- 2 passport photos - ok
- Copy of current Employment Authorization Document (front and back) -->
- Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action for the I-485 -ok
- Copy of K-1 Visa - ok
- Copy of passport biographical details page -ok

Ok now my dumb questions, some are redundant:

1. Are these all required, am i missing anything or attaching unnecessary documents? What is the actual checklist/must have?

2. Do I send this package separately or together in 1 envelope/package? What is the best practice?

3. I believe my service center is TSC. If I were to choose USPS next day delivery, which address should i send it to avoid being returned/require signature if send to locked bag address.

4. If I choose to be notified via email/text, is there any extra form i should attach/ any step i should do? (i already have uscis login to check for previous forms and submission)

Thank you in advance for your kind help. Appreciate it!

N

[Ksenia_O 696]

Hi,

Checklist for EAD:

-Photocopy of "tear-off" portion sheet provided with original EAD (the page with the 3 bar codes on it) - is it possible to ask your lawyer about the "tear-off" portion? But of course, if it portion doesn't exist anymore, there is nothing you can send.

- EAD Cover Page - ok.
- G-1145 Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance - This is a new form that you have to complete if you want to receive an e-mail or text msg about your application acceptance.
- I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization - A new form to be completed
- 2 passport photos - ok

- Copy of I-94 Arrival/Departure record (front and back) - use the I-94 record you have.

- Copy of current Employment Authorization Document Card (front and back) - ok
- Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action for the I-485 - ok
- Copy of passport biographical details page - ok

Checklist for AP
- Photocopy of "tear-off" portion sheet provided with original EAD (the page with the 3 bar codes on it) -

- AP Cover Page - ok
- G-1145 Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance - A new form
- I-131 - Application for Travel Document (Advanced Parole) - To complete a new form
- Supplemental page for Part 7, on the I-131 - Just check the box on Quest.1 "More than one trip". That's all. People applying for AP based on a pending I-485 do not need to attach any supplemental page or a separate sheet. You have a copy of the I-797 for your I-485, as evidence that you filed AOS. That's enough.

- 2 passport photos - ok
- Copy of current Employment Authorization Document (front and back) - front and back
- Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action for the I-485 -ok
- Copy of K-1 Visa - ok, and I would include this in EAD package also.
- Copy of passport biographical details page -ok

Answering your questions:

1. Your package looks good

2. Send everything in one package: EAD paperwork, then AP , in the same folder/package.

3. Why do you believe your service center is TSC? Filing location depends on your eligibility (category). If you entered the US as a K1, you should be under c(9) category, and your package goes to Chicago.

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

For U.S. Postal Service:

USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

For Express mail and courier deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn-3^rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

here is the link, you can check the address according to your category

_{http://www.uscis.gov/i-765-addresses}

4. You don't have to attach or do any other steps - you completed the form G-145, to be notified via text msg or e-mail about your Application acceptance. Also, you still can use your USCIS account. When you receive the NOA1, enter the cases numbers and you'll be able to see what's going on with your EAD .

You mentioned your EAD is expiring in February. Not much time left. For some reason I also filed the renewal of my EAD 60 days before the expiration of my previous card. I requested to expedite the renewal, not hoping to get lucky... But it worked out! So, if you are currently employed, I would recommend to file a request to expedite your Employment authorization. As soon as you have your I-797C (NOA1) for your I-765, of course.

Good luck!

Edited December 21, 2015 by Ksenia_O

[nitnot 0]

Hi Ksenia_O,

Thank you so much for taking your time to assist me and explain in detail. I appreciate it!

I have prepared the package accordingly. Hoping to my new card soonest!

N

[DeepakChani 738]

On 3/15/2015 at 11:34 AM, ethomps said:

Yeah I mailed it all together! However I "alligator clamped" all of the i-765 content together, and all of the i-131 content together into 2 separate packages to eliminate confusion.

Question: Should I file AP renewal for my EAD/AP card, 6 months before expiry (USCIS recommendation for EAD renewal) or 4 months before expiry (USCIS recommendation for AP renewal). I have a combo card and thus asking.