renewal ap/ead

[Xyooj509 9]

My wife has had her combo card since May of last year 2020. Our interview has been ready to schedule since May. 

Due to this pandemic, we have not traveled outside of the states while waiting for I-485 interview. 

I believe the card is only valid for one year. Has anyone renewed theirs and do you have to pay the fees again? 

[Nyalimera 108]

3 hours ago, Xyooj509 said:

My wife has had her combo card since May of last year 2020. Our interview has been ready to schedule since May. 

Due to this pandemic, we have not traveled outside of the states while waiting for I-485 interview. 

I believe the card is only valid for one year. Has anyone renewed theirs and do you have to pay the fees again? 

No, you do not need to pay the fees again as long as you have a pending i-485 and also make sure to file for a renewal 180 days before it expires, not before that and try not to push if off last minute because it does take time for them to process everything. Keep that in mind in case your wife is currently employed. Once you receive the new i-765 NOA1, your old EAD gets extended for another 180 days with the notice itself, which helps a lot until you get your new EAD combo card. Definitely check your exp date on her card! Hope this makes sense, good luck!

[HRQX 4,145]

10 hours ago, Xyooj509 said:

and do you have to pay the fees again? 

Filing the forms is free if you paid the full I-485 fee. Use the fee calculator: https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator Select "Yes" to both "Did you file your pending I-485 on or after July 30, 2007?" and "Did you pay the I-485 required application fee?"

 

I-765: $0

I-131: $0

 

Attach a photocopy of the I-485 receipt notice as proof that I-485 fee was paid.

Edited February 19, 2021 by HRQX

[Xyooj509 9]

Once both forms are completed. What all needs to be included and where do I send each package. The mailing address is different for both forms. One says if filling with pending I-485 send to Dallas and other is to Chicago. 

[Ayrton 965]

12 minutes ago, Xyooj509 said:

Once both forms are completed. What all needs to be included and where do I send each package. The mailing address is different for both forms. One says if filling with pending I-485 send to Dallas and other is to Chicago. 

Mailing address is the same for both, Chicago.

[HRQX 4,145]

3 hours ago, Xyooj509 said:

One says if filling with pending I-485 send to Dallas and other is to Chicago. 

Send both to Chicago.