Processing time for AOS and EAD

[Dyna 0]

Also, I live in WA state ,do you guys know if there's a different mailing address if I file I485 and I765 at the same time? Or I just mail it to regular address that has mentioned in the instruction for I485 ( for WA state resident). Thanks

[TheSkywalkers 143]

22 hours ago, Dyna said:

Hi everyone ! I'm ready to apply for AOS for my fiancé who recently arrived in the US . She's planing on working soon, im wondering if I should wait for her green card or apply for EAD for her. Does anyone know the processing time for AOS and EAD? Thank you

Hello.

 

You should file for the EAD/AP along with the greencard. EAD/AP will more likely be approved first before greencard.

 

If you file for EAD/AP only, it will be a total waste of money because it will only be valid until the 90th day that the K1 visa is supposed to be valid and it is not free if filed separately from AOS. It will cost you almost $1,000 for those two alone.

 

EAD/AP is FREE as long as you file it ALONG WITH AOS. But whether or not you file it along with AOS, you will still pay the same fee of $1,225 for AOS.

 

Average waiting time for EAD/AP should be 100days. I got my EAD/AP after 107 days from the date I filed (after constant follow up and calls) and 3 weeks after that, greencard was approved. Total waiting time for both cards : 4months. 

 

It is a case to case basis but just make sure you have everything that they require in the packet to avoid delays. 

 

Sorry for the wall of text! 

 

Best of luck!

Edited April 22, 2018 by TheSkywalkers

[TheSkywalkers 143]

56 minutes ago, Dyna said:

Also, I live in WA state ,do you guys know if there's a different mailing address if I file I485 and I765 at the same time? Or I just mail it to regular address that has mentioned in the instruction for I485 ( for WA state resident). Thanks

No. Like K1, the address where it is sent is the same for everyone regardless of the state. 

 

It only depends with how you're sending it.

 

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:
USCIS
PO Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

For Express mail and courier deliveries: 
USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

 

[Dyna 0]

Thanks everyone for taking time and effort answering my questions.