EAD/AP Combo Card Renewal Fee (Pending I-485)

[Ferrero 13]

Hello everyone,

 

Because of Covid-19, my wife has been waiting nearly a year for her green card interview and her EAD/AP combo card expires in March. We want to renew it but since we have a pending I-485 would the fee be waived? Also, what are the turnaround times for renewals?

 

Thank you! 

[Ayrton 965]

17 minutes ago, Ferrero said:

Hello everyone,

 

Because of Covid-19, my wife has been waiting nearly a year for her green card interview and her EAD/AP combo card expires in March. We want to renew it but since we have a pending I-485 would the fee be waived? Also, what are the turnaround times for renewals?

 

Thank you! 

Yes. No fees. If they refuse the biometrics and you get IOE case numbers, it will take 1-2 months to get approved.

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Ferrero said:

since we have a pending I-485 would the fee be waived?

Only if full i-485 fee was paid: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr-pc.pdf

Filing Form I-485 with Forms I-765 and I-131
If you properly file Form I-485 and pay the required fees, you may file Form I-765 and Form I-131 without paying additional fees. You may file these forms together, or if you choose to file Form I-765 or Form I-131 separately, you must also submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence that you filed and paid for Form I-485.

[Ayrton 965]

7 hours ago, Ayrton said:

Yes. No fees. If they refuse the biometrics and you get IOE case numbers, it will take 1-2 months to get approved.

I meant to say "reuse".

[Ferrero 13]

7 hours ago, HRQX said:

Only if full i-485 fee was paid: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr-pc.pdf

Filing Form I-485 with Forms I-765 and I-131
If you properly file Form I-485 and pay the required fees, you may file Form I-765 and Form I-131 without paying additional fees. You may file these forms together, or if you choose to file Form I-765 or Form I-131 separately, you must also submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence that you filed and paid for Form I-485.

Isn’t this only for the first time since we filed them both with form I-485. But now that its expiring and we need a renewal, does it still warrant a waiver or?

[HRQX 4,145]

6 hours ago, Ferrero said:

But now that its expiring and we need a renewal, does it still warrant a waiver or?

Renewal is still free since full I-485 fee was paid. See 8 CFR § 106.2(a)(32)(iv)(A).

[Ferrero 13]

46 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Renewal is still free since full I-485 fee was paid. See 8 CFR § 106.2(a)(32)(iv)(A).

Thank you so much. I would also have to fill out form I-912 to request the fee waiver as well correct? 

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Ferrero said:

I would also have to fill out form I-912 to request the fee waiver as well correct? 

No. The fee for both I-765 and I-131 is literally $0 in your wife's case. But for proof she must submit a photocopy of her I-485 receipt notice showing that I-485 fee was paid. See the following example:

 

[SBML 34]

On 1/13/2021 at 12:02 AM, HRQX said:

Only if full i-485 fee was paid: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr-pc.pdf

Filing Form I-485 with Forms I-765 and I-131
If you properly file Form I-485 and pay the required fees, you may file Form I-765 and Form I-131 without paying additional fees. You may file these forms together, or if you choose to file Form I-765 or Form I-131 separately, you must also submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence that you filed and paid for Form I-485.

Hi, I was just looking at that, as I'm finishing the packets and I was still in doubt with that. The fully paid I-485 would be the fee of it plus biometric services right? So if the check is for $1225 it would still cover for the I-765 abd I-131 too?

[HRQX 4,145]

5 minutes ago, SBML said:

So if the check is for $1225 it would still cover for the I-765 abd I-131 too?

Yes, paying the $1225 for I-485 results in all I-765 and I-131 applications being free.

[SBML 34]

25 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Yes, paying the $1225 for I-485 results in all I-765 and I-131 applications being free.

Awesome, thank you so much for the quick response!

[lumbar 3]

On 1/13/2021 at 1:59 PM, HRQX said:

No. The fee for both I-765 and I-131 is literally $0 in your wife's case. But for proof she must submit a photocopy of her I-485 receipt notice showing that I-485 fee was paid. See the following example:

Hi. What is the guideline for renewal of EAD/AP? I have same case as you. My dad will expired in APRIL we haven't get our interview date. 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

3 hours ago, lumbar said:

What is the guideline for renewal of EAD/AP? I have same case as you.

Below are examples of the optional cover letters:

Quote

[Street Number and Name]

[City, State ZIP]

 

[Month Day, Year]

 

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

RE: I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

Applicant: [Applicant's Full Name]

A-Number: [A-Number]

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

My Adjustment of Status case, [Case Number], is pending. I’m filing my Advance Parole Document (I-131) application concurrently with this request for an Employment Authorization Document (I-765). I filed the I-485 after July 29, 2007, and paid a one-time filing fee. Therefore, as an Adjustment of Status applicant, I am not required to pay additional USCIS fees for this I-765 request.

 

I am enclosing the following documents in support of my application for Employment Authorization:

1. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
2. Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt notice of pending I-485
4. Copy of my current Employment Authorization Document that expires within 180 days
5. Copy of I-797, Notice of Action, approval notice of current I-766
6. Two identical passport-style color photographs

 

I am requesting that your office promptly approve my request for an Employment Authorization Document. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (000) 000-0000. Thank you for the time taken in this case.

 

Sincerely,

[Applicant's Full Name]

Quote

[Street Number and Name]

[City, State ZIP]

 

[Month Day, Year]

 

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

RE: I-131, Application for Travel Document

Applicant: [Applicant's Full Name]

A-Number: [A-Number]

 

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

My Adjustment of Status case, [Case Number], is pending. I’m filing my Employment Authorization (I-765) application concurrently with this request for an Advance Parole Document (I-131). I filed the I-485 after July 29, 2007, and paid a one-time filing fee. Therefore, as an Adjustment of Status applicant, I am not required to pay additional USCIS fees for this I-131 request.

 

I am enclosing the following documents in support of my application for Advance Parole:

1. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
2. Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt notice of pending I-485
4. Copy of my current Employment Authorization Document that says "Serves as I-512 Advance Parole" and expires within 180 days
5. Copy of I-797, Notice of Action, approval notice of current I-766
6. Two identical passport-style color photographs

 

I am requesting that your office promptly approve my request for an Advance Parole Document. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at

(000) 000-0000. Thank you for the time taken in this case.

 

Sincerely,

[Applicant's Full Name]

 

[lumbar 3]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

Below are examples of the optional cover letters:

 

I really appreciate it. Thank you so much

 

so, for both renewal forms sending to Chicago IL? 

 It say for form I 765 

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

For I 131

 

For U.S. Postal Service :
USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, lumbar said:

It say for form I 765 

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

For I 131

 

For U.S. Postal Service :
USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Yup that's the address. You'll notice those 2 are essentially the same since "Attn" line is optional but recommended. FBAS means Family Based Adjustment of Status.