EAD before AOS

[lostinpaperwork 0]

I have a K-3, and filed for EAD (but not AOS yet) on 1/19/07

I had my biometric on 2/8/07

I received a letter dated 2/6/08 that my application for EAD was approved and the EAD document (I-688B) was sent under seperate cover, and the notice, in conjunciton with an acceptable document listed on List B of Form I-9 can be evidence of employment authorization until the card is received, but no more than 30 days from notice date (2/6)

TWO QUESTIONS

- From peoples timelines (although many people file AOS and EAD togehter, I did not, but I will be filing for AOS shortly), it looks like this process takes a few months...............from the note, I should have it in a few days, only 25 days after it was received. So, once you receive this approval notice, does the card always come a few days later?........or is there another step in this process?

- How can they send an approval notice two days BEFORE the biometric exam? I figured biometrics clearance was a necessity in getting approval

thanks for your help!!!!

RB

[Kez/JWolf 6]

The Biometrics for an EAD is just your fingerprint and a photo... so once your EAD is approved they will make the card and mail it to you.... you should get it soon..

Kez

[darlene 0]

Where is the biometrics usually done?

[staticline 0]

Where is the biometrics usually done?

It usually takes place at your local DHS office. They will send notice of where to have it all done.