EAD

[Vsand 0]

Just received an email saying my ead card has been shipped and I'm nervous. I'm not sure what happens next. Will I be able to travel within the U.S.? And what steps should I take upon receiving my card? Does this mean I'll have my adjustment of status approved? I haven't gotten an interview date yet either. I applied for I-485, I-765 and I-130 on March 11th and my interview has been ready to schedule since April 20th

[NikLR 13,227]

~~moved to AOS from Work, student snd tourist visa from IR1/CR1 Process and procedures ~~

[MADDEN 40]

There are no additional steps to take once you receive your EAD/AP combo card. You are now able to work and travel until you get your GC. If your combo card expires before you receive your GC you can apply for an extension.

This does not mean that you have an approved AOS, forms I-130 and I-765 are nothing to do with your AOS application.

Good Luck for your up coming interview.

[NikLR 13,227]

There are no additional steps to take once you receive your EAD/AP combo card. You are now able to work and travel until you get your GC. If your combo card expires before you receive your GC you can apply for an extension.

This does not mean that you have an approved AOS, forms I-131 and I-765 are nothing to do with your AOS application.

Good Luck for your up coming interview.

Corrected the bolded. Form I-130 DOES have a lot to do with the AOS, but the I-131 isn't required.

[Vsand 0]

Thank you so much! By other steps I meant like an id or passport and ssn. Does that come with the card or do I have to go anywhere specific to apply?

[NikLR 13,227]

Just received an email saying my ead card has been shipped and I'm nervous. I'm not sure what happens next.

Will I be able to travel within the U.S.?

And what steps should I take upon receiving my card?

Does this mean I'll have my adjustment of status approved?

I haven't gotten an interview date yet either. I applied for I-485, I-765 and I-130 on March 11th and my interview has been ready to schedule since April 20th

1) You always could travel within the USA. Now you can travel outside of it as long as you applied with the I-131 as well as the I-765 with your AOS

2) Nothing... you can look for a job if you have an SSN

3) no it does not mean your AOS will be approved. It means your work and/or travel has been approved

4) they will schedule an interview - you can call to see what's up or make an infopass

[MADDEN 40]

Corrected the bolded. Form I-130 DOES have a lot to do with the AOS, but the I-131 isn't required.

Oops thank you for that..

[ElliePro 32]

Thank you so much! By other steps I meant like an id or passport and ssn. Does that come with the card or do I have to go anywhere specific to apply?

You get those separately. Apply for SSN at the Social Security Administration (not sure if you need EAD for that, I applied way back when I was on F-1, so maybe not) and for the ID or drivers license - at the DMV (after you get the EAD).

EAD doesn't have anything to do with domestic travel and doesn't really have any other use other than confirming your eligibility to work, as other folks mentioned above. You can travel within the US on your passport and then on your ID when you get it.

And you'll need SSN asap, as you'll need it for employment.

Congrats and wait patiently for your interview - it could be few more months.

[Vsand 0]

You get those separately. Apply for SSN at the Social Security Administration (not sure if you need EAD for that, I applied way back when I was on F-1, so maybe not) and for the ID or drivers license - at the DMV (after you get the EAD).

EAD doesn't have anything to do with domestic travel and doesn't really have any other use other than confirming your eligibility to work, as other folks mentioned above. You can travel within the US on your passport and then on your ID when you get it.

And you'll need SSN asap, as you'll need it for employment.

Congrats and wait patiently for your interview - it could be few more months.

Thank you!