EAD + AP Combo Card Renewal

[asaeljethro 162]

Hey guys, my wife got her combo card towards the end of October 2018. We plan on traveling by November/December 2019 to the Philippines, and I'm looking on submitting a renewal for her EAD/AP and wanted to know how long can it possibly take for her to get the new combo card?

 

We've applied for her I-485 over a year ago and still no interview appointment yet, and it took her a long time just to get her combo card too.

[arken 4,197]

With average timeframe of 4-6 months these days or even more, may be apply for renewal ASAP. You can apply for renewal up to 180 days early.

[HRQX 4,145]

15 minutes ago, arken said:

With average timeframe of 4-6 months these days or even more...

IMO, it seems like 6-8 months at the moment.

15 minutes ago, arken said:

You can apply for renewal up to 180 days early.

Even earlier (i.e. at any time) is possible for AOS-based filings per the I-765 and I-131 instructions:

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-765instr.pdf Page 24

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-131instr.pdf Page 13

Edited June 3, 2019 by HRQX

[asaeljethro 162]

3 minutes ago, HRQX said:

IMO, it seems like 6-8 months at the moment.

Even earlier is possible for AOS-based filings per the I-765 and I-131 instructions:

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-765instr.pdf Page 24

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-131instr.pdf Page 13

Thanks, I looked at Page 13 for I-131 and dont see a specific date of when to renew?

[HRQX 4,145]

27 minutes ago, asaeljethro said:

Thanks, I looked at Page 13 for I-131 and dont see a specific date of when to renew?

At any time. "Under these circumstances, you may file Form I-131 together with your Form I-485, or you may submit Form I-131 at a later date." It's free. File the I-765 and I-131 for renewal ASAP.

 

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As a data point, I filed for renewal on Dec. 28, 2018. Today, it's still pending at 5 months and 6 days.

Edited June 3, 2019 by HRQX

[arken 4,197]

4 minutes ago, HRQX said:

At any time. "Under these circumstances, you may file Form I-131 together with your Form I-485, or you may submit Form I-131 at a later date." It's free. File the I-765 and I-131 for renewal ASAP.

That’s for the initial application only.

 

44 minutes ago, arken said:

With average timeframe of 4-6 months these days or even more, may be apply for renewal ASAP. You can apply for renewal up to 180 days early.

Correction: It seems to be 120 days for combo card renewal in fact. 180 days for EAD only for sure.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/questions-and-answers/uscis-issue-employment-authorization-and-advance-parole-card-adjustment-status-applicants-questions-and-answers

[HRQX 4,145]

4 minutes ago, arken said:

It seems to be 120 days for combo card renewal in fact. 180 days for EAD only for sure.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/questions-and-answers/uscis-issue-employment-authorization-and-advance-parole-card-adjustment-status-applicants-questions-and-answers

Most info on that Q&A is outdated.

Edited June 3, 2019 by HRQX

[arken 4,197]

11 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Most info on that Q&A is outdated.

I believe OP isn’t interested in many info in that Q&A, just the renewal one which unless backed up by a new updated rule, i say use.

[HRQX 4,145]

6 minutes ago, arken said:

just the renewal one which unless backed up by a new updated rule, i say use.

I read the same page back in December. In order to verify, I called USCIS and requested a Tier 2. She said anytime for renewal. To verify I called 3 more times. All 4 Tier 2's said the same thing. IMO, OP should call and request a Tier 2.

Edited June 3, 2019 by HRQX