EAD/AP renewal becuase of long AOS process

[david221g 20]

Hi Guys!

 

I filed for AOS/EAD/AP based on a K1 visa on Feb 2018 shortly after I got married.

 

I received my EAD/AP combo card on July 2018 and it is valid until July 2019 (1 year).

 

Meanwhile, since I reside in NYC, the AOS(I-485) takes much much longer than expected.

I'm waiting for them to schedule an interview since September 2018 ("Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview").

 

USCIS is saying it takes 15-31.5 (AOS) months for NYC - https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

It looks like my current EAD/AP will expire (July 2019) before I'll receive my green card.

 

What are my options?

- Is it true that I can submit for a renewal up to 6 months before it expires?

- Will they waiver the EAD/AP fee since it's based on a AOS?

- Will it be quicker this time since it's a renewal? (It took me 5.5 months to get my current combo card)

 

Thank you all so much, this forum kicks ###!

 

-David

 

 

 

[payxibka 10,047]

Fee is waived for a renewal under (c)(9)

[C90 376]

11 minutes ago, david221g said:

Hi Guys!

 

I filed for AOS/EAD/AP based on a K1 visa on Feb 2018 shortly after I got married.

 

I received my EAD/AP combo card on July 2018 and it is valid until July 2019 (1 year).

 

Meanwhile, since I reside in NYC, the AOS(I-485) takes much much longer than expected.

I'm waiting for them to schedule an interview since September 2018 ("Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview").

 

USCIS is saying it takes 15-31.5 (AOS) months for NYC - https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

It looks like my current EAD/AP will expire (July 2019) before I'll receive my green card.

 

What are my options?

- Is it true that I can submit for a renewal up to 6 months before it expires? Not more then 180 days before your current EAD expires. See https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/employment-authorization-document for more info

- Will they waiver the EAD/AP fee since it's based on a AOS? Fee is waived cause of pending I-485, make sure to send the NOA1 of your I-485 as proof

- Will it be quicker this time since it's a renewal? (It took me 5.5 months to get my current combo card) Once applied you get an automatic 180 day extension. This should be enough to cover the time you're waiting for a new EAD or your Greencard interview. If you didn't have an interview or new EAD before the extension expires, you can probably call USCIS or make an Infopass appointment to see what to do. But honestly I've never seen a question bout that before so I guess it barely ever happens.

 

Thank you all so much, this forum kicks ###!

 

-David

 

 

 

 

[accumbyte 149]

42 minutes ago, david221g said:

Will they waiver the EAD/AP fee since it's based on a AOS?

Yes, both forms are free to file in your case. Remember to submit a photocopy of your I-485 receipt notice.

[david221g 20]

Thanks!

Follow up questions:

1. So if file again I'm automatically renewed? Before even getting the new card?

2. Is the 180 days extension being added to the 1 year? (meaning that I get 180 days starting July 2019)

3. What about "Advance Parole" renewal? Is it the same?

 

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, david221g said:

Thanks!

Follow up questions:

1. So if file again I'm automatically renewed? Before even getting the new card?

2. Is the 180 days extension being added to the 1 year? (meaning that I get 180 days starting July 2019)

3. What about "Advance Parole" renewal? Is it the same?

 

1.  You are automatically renewed for a 180 extension beyond you expiration date

2.  See #1

 

[accumbyte 149]

11 minutes ago, david221g said:

3. What about "Advance Parole" renewal? Is it the same?

The 180 day automatic extension is only for the EAD part of the card, so it does not apply to the Advance Parole part.

Edited January 13, 2019 by accumbyte

[little immigrant 801]

3 hours ago, david221g said:

Thanks!

Follow up questions:

1. So if file again I'm automatically renewed? Before even getting the new card?

2. Is the 180 days extension being added to the 1 year? (meaning that I get 180 days starting July 2019)

3. What about "Advance Parole" renewal? Is it the same?

 

1. You file and receive a NOA which extends your EAD for 180 days. 

2. It starts after the expiration date of your card

3. AP is not being renewed so plan ahead well before you travel so you don't travel after your expiration date. 

Edited January 14, 2019 by little immigrant

[DeepakChani 738]

On 1/13/2019 at 6:34 PM, little immigrant said:

1. You file and receive a NOA which extends your EAD for 180 days. 

2. It starts after the expiration date of your card

3. AP is not being renewed so plan ahead well before you travel so you don't travel after your expiration date. 

Can we apply for AP renewal when we do EAD renewal (6 months before expiry of combo card)? 

Edited August 30, 2019 by DeepakChani

[C💏A 90]

On 8/30/2019 at 7:31 AM, DeepakChani said:

Can we apply for AP renewal when we do EAD renewal (6 months before expiry of combo card)? 

I am also curious about renewing the AP as my combo card is almost 7 months away from expiring.🤔

[DeepakChani 738]

Just now, C💏A said:

I am also curious about renewing the AP as my combo card is almost 7 months away from expiring.🤔

I called uscis and they said renew both ead and AP (if you have a combo card) 180 days before expiry of the card. 

[C💏A 90]

3 hours ago, DeepakChani said:

I called uscis and they said renew both ead and AP (if you have a combo card) 180 days before expiry of the card. 

ok, thank you so much!