Uncertainty About AOS EAD Situation

[Chique45 0]

Hi everyone! 

 

I spent a few hours looking for the answer to my question but don't seem to find it... I married a US citizen while on F-1 visa last December and got my EAD/Travel Combo card based on our I-485/130 application this June. Our I-485 is still pending (currently at "Your Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" stage). My I-20 expires this December right after I graduate from my school. My question is: I have no further intention of going to school in the near future, so am I okay staying in the country and just working using my EAD while our application is pending? If so, will I be able to simply renew my card next summer (as my EAD is valid only through June 2019). 

 

Thanks much!

 

[TM92 527]

14 minutes ago, Chique45 said:

If so, will I be able to simply renew my card next summer (as my EAD is valid only through June 2019).

Yes; you can renew it starting December 2018, https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/employment-authorization-document:

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Renewal EAD

If you are still eligible for employment authorization but your EAD will be expiring or has expired, you should file for a renewal EAD by submitting a new Form I-765 and filing fee (if required), unless a fee waiver is requested and approved. Generally, you should not file for a renewal EAD more than 180 days before your original EAD expires.

The renewal will also be free. You will submit I-765 and I-131 together with a copy of the I-485 NOA1 to the Chicago Lockbox. I also recommend to include a cover letter stating you want the 2 forms to be processed together because you want to renew your combo card.

[Chique45 0]

Thanks! My main question is, though, whether I can stay and work in the US after my I-20 expires in December? The person at the international office on campus wasn't knowledgeable on the subject...

[ThomasNC1988 762]

3 minutes ago, Chique45 said:

Thanks! My main question is, though, whether I can stay and work in the US after my I-20 expires in December? The person at the international office on campus wasn't knowledgeable on the subject...

Yes.

[TM92 527]

1 minute ago, Chique45 said:

whether I can stay and work in the US after my I-20 expires in December?

That's a non-issue, especially since you already have an approved AOS EAD. There is no need to maintain F-1 status. After terminating F-1 status you won't have legal immigration status but "authorized stay" allowed by the US Attorney General.

[Chique45 0]

Thank you so much! It is a relief

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