EAD + AP Combo Card Renewal

[Auditya Devalla 0]

Hello Friends,

 

OK so I applied for my AOS, EAD + AP last October 2017 at the Chicago office and received my EAD+AP card in May 2018. Still no word regarding the AOS case though, only that they have sent me the receipt. So my question is that since my EAD+AP card is valid for a year (April 2019), when would be the right time to apply for the renewal for the EAD+AP combo card? I have read and heard various versions so anyone who has been through the process and can help me out would be highly appreciated. I have a couple of questions:

 

1. Is there an automatic 180-day extension to the existing EAD+AP card once it expires since I applied for the AOS?

2. Is there an extension only to the EAD or also the AP? Can I travel out of the country during the extension days?

3. Do I have to apply for a renewal both the EAD and AP or only EAD? Means send one set of documents or one for each which makes it 2 sets?

4. Is there any fees associated with the renewal process at all?

5. Do I have to follow the 120 days to expiration date or 180 days to expiration date rule for applying for the renewal of the EAD+AP?

 

Sorry for the many questions but any help would be highly appreciated. Thank you and goodluck to everyone on this long and stressful journey towards to GC! 

[little immigrant 801]

1. Is there an automatic 180-day extension to the existing EAD+AP card once it expires since I applied for the AOS?
No you have to apply for renewal

 

2. Is there an extension only to the EAD or also the AP? Can I travel out of the country during the extension days?
Only EAD. You need to have an unexpired AP to travel. There is no automatic extension for AP sadly

 

3. Do I have to apply for a renewal both the EAD and AP or only EAD? Means send one set of documents or one for each which makes it 2 sets?
Both. I sent both forms in one packet

 

4. Is there any fees associated with the renewal process at all?
No just include the I-485 NOA1 copy

 

5. Do I have to follow the 120 days to expiration date or 180 days to expiration date rule for applying for the renewal of the EAD+AP?
Not 100% sure about this one. I think I did around 120 days.