Form I-765 after K-1 Approval

[bhubba2 2]

Hey all,

How soon can you submit the I-765 (Employment Authorization) form after the K-1 Fiance enters the US? Can they do it immediately upon arrival or does it have to be with the Adjustment of Status package?

I'm reading mixed things and want some clarification if any of you have gone through this part of the process yet...

I appreciate your feedback!!

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from Canada Regional Forum to Working and Traveling During US Immigration Forum~

~Inquiry about EAD-associated processes, not country-specific~

Edited May 16, 2016 by Pitaya

[tdotca 41]

Hi, it is best to file EAD with AOS as it will save you money.

If you do it before AOS , EAD will expire as soon as the K1 visa expires - check out this link http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3ead

As soon as the K1 holder arrives, most important is to get married and/or get the SSN.

[templeton 120]

Hi, it is best to file EAD with AOS as it will save you money.

If you do it before AOS , EAD will expire as soon as the K1 visa expires - check out this link http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3ead

As soon as the K1 holder arrives, most important is to get married and/or get the SSN.

In the end, what you're saying is right, though technically they K-1 expires on arrival. What you actually mean is that the EAD would expire when the K-1 holder's I-94 expires, which would be 90 days after arrival.

OP, since the EAD card takes 60-90 to approve and process, it's basically a waste of money to apply before AoS. You might be lucky to have it for a few days before it expires and becomes worthless. Better to file it with the AOS package. Then its not only included with the cost, it's usually valid for long enough to get the green card.

Edited May 16, 2016 by templeton