Employment authorization

[Ludovic UK 111]

Hi Folks,

 

I'm just waiting for my NOA 2 (fingers crossed for this month), and I'm wondering once I get to the states, get married and applied for adjustment of status. How long will it take before I get my EAD (employment authorization document)? 

 

So basically, I'm wondering how many months from entering the US can I expect to not be allowed to work, if we marry as soon as I enter?

 

Thanks in advance for any help from you wonderful people.

Ludo

[RJandHamid 1,133]

EAD/AP are currently taking around 4 months to be processed. Some lucky filers are getting EAD/AP in 75 days, while some unlucky ones are waiting 140+ days. But I would say the average waiting time is currently around 90-120 days. 

[Meanis 7]

6-12 months. 

[Ludovic UK 111]

3 minutes ago, RJandHamid said:

EAD/AP are currently taking around 4 months to be processed. Some lucky filers are getting EAD/AP in 75 days, while some unlucky ones are waiting 140+ days. But I would say the average waiting time is currently around 90-120 days. 

Thank you for the information!

 

3 minutes ago, Meanis said:

6-12 months. 

Wow, I'm hoping this isn't quite accurate! I would find it very hard not to work for so long. 

[RJandHamid 1,133]

I think Meanis may have been referring to the overall timeframe for AOS, which is currently close to 6-12+ months. 

Luckily EAD processing times are generally in the 90-120 day time frame. We're at day 92 waiting for my husband's EAD and he's starting to go a little crazy from boredom. 

[geowrian 22,337]

Keep in mind the ~4 months is from filing for the EAD, which can be filed concurrently with the I-485 after marriage (not ~4 months from entry into the US).

[troika 307]

8 minutes ago, Ludovic UK said:

Hi Folks,

 

I'm just waiting for my NOA 2 (fingers crossed for this month), and I'm wondering once I get to the states, get married and applied for adjustment of status. How long will it take before I get my EAD (employment authorization document)? 

 

So basically, I'm wondering how many months from entering the US can I expect to not be allowed to work, if we marry as soon as I enter?

 

Thanks in advance for any help from you wonderful people.

Ludo

I have been in the US for about a month now, getting married in about 3 weeks, then going to file for AOS immediately, including EAD/AP. This month alone felt a lot longer that it was suppose to

Current processing times looks to be just an average 100days: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/eadstats.php

 

At least I have my SSN, Bank account, Secured credit card and I was surprised Amex approved me for unsecured credit card today, but only $1000 limit. At least something to get credit rating going before I can actually work. Makes a big difference when you actually have some stuff of your own, feels like you can get stuff done.

 

Good luck with your journey !

[Ludovic UK 111]

1 minute ago, troika said:

I have been in the US for about a month now, getting married in about 3 weeks, then going to file for AOS immediately, including EAD/AP. This month alone felt a lot longer that it was suppose to

Current processing times looks to be just an average 100days: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/eadstats.php

 

At least I have my SSN, Bank account, Secured credit card and I was surprised Amex approved me for unsecured credit card today, but only $1000 limit. At least something to get credit rating going before I can actually work. Makes a big difference when you actually have some stuff of your own, feels like you can get stuff done.

 

Good luck with your journey !

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Awesome, congrats on being there! I bet that feels good, even if the never-ending admin is still ongoing!

 

Ah that's good, I didn't think you'd be allowed those things until you had EAD. 

 

Thanks a lot! Good luck with yours too  

[troika 307]

1 minute ago, Ludovic UK said:

Awesome, congrats on being there! I bet that feels good, even if the never-ending admin is still ongoing!

 

Ah that's good, I didn't think you'd be allowed those things until you had EAD. 

 

Thanks a lot! Good luck with yours too  

Thanks, only thing I am waiting to apply for after EAD is Driving license. I just drive on my UK one for now (the little that I do drive).

[Ludovic UK 111]

1 minute ago, troika said:

Thanks, only thing I am waiting to apply for after EAD is Driving license. I just drive on my UK one for now (the little that I do drive).

I go over to the states most months and my UK license has been fine, I think you have six months or so to change that.

[Ontarkie 14,222]

~~Moved to Working and Traveling, from K1 P&P - As the Op is looking ahead.~~

[Ontarkie 14,222]

1 hour ago, troika said:

Thanks, only thing I am waiting to apply for after EAD is Driving license. I just drive on my UK one for now (the little that I do drive).

 

1 hour ago, Ludovic UK said:

I go over to the states most months and my UK license has been fine, I think you have six months or so to change that.

Please be careful about driving on your UK license. You are no longer a visitor so you cannot use the license after (what ever state your in) requires you to change it. Can be 30 days or even 10 days. 

 

[Meanis 7]

1 hour ago, RJandHamid said:

I think Meanis may have been referring to the overall timeframe for AOS, which is currently close to 6-12+ months. 

Luckily EAD processing times are generally in the 90-120 day time frame. We're at day 92 waiting for my husband's EAD and he's starting to go a little crazy from boredom. 

Here is what i was relating to- A friend took her K1 journey and was approved- once she got to the united states it took her almost an year to have a work permit... 

Between 1-3 months she had to get married, 

after that she could ask for work permit which took loooong time. 

So thats why i think it takes minimum 6months from the time a person arrive to the US. 

 

But still, i would rather have k1 and be a few months bored with my love, than separated while cr1 processing for truly year.   

[Knicks 21]

we filed for AOS in August of this year and just got the GC this week. so about 4 months for my wife. We filed for EAD and AP with the I-485

[Ludovic UK 111]

24 minutes ago, Knicks said:

we filed for AOS in August of this year and just got the GC this week. so about 4 months for my wife. We filed for EAD and AP with the I-485

That's good to know, four months isn't too bad, I just feel bad that my wife will have to work while I can't. But I guess that's the lesser problem compared to being apart. Cheers for the info, mate!