EAD Expired

[briwint 7]

My husband's EAD card expired January of this year. Unfortunately, we were not paying attention and we have yet to send in our form to renew it. What can we do? Is he still allowed to work with an expired EAD card. Can he travel?

[Andsco 89]

He has to renew it to be able to keep doing so. If he leaves the country under an expired AP, he won't be able to get back in. 

[Sunnyland 639]

If he has his EAD/AP combo card expired then of course he should not work or travel. That is why it's convenient to renew it at least 90 days before expiration to avoid this gap and because this is the time USCIS need to process your renewal.

 

Is he still working with an expired EAD? Did he file for renewal of the EAD/AP already?

Edited May 3, 2018 by Sunnyland

[Emily975 11]

@OP - according to your timeline your husband has GC in hand? If that is true, then his EAD/AP became invalid on the day he received GC and GC serves as his work permit and trevel authorization (as well as permanent residency 'certificate').

 

If he doesn't have GC then yes, he should not travel and probably work. There is a grace period (I think 90 days?) but you should get on renewing it ASAP. (again, if he doesn't have GC).