EAD renewal

[TheTexan]

Hello,

My EAD expires in feb of next year. How soon can we apply for a renewal? Also, how long does it normally take to get a new one? Sorry for posting in this thread. Can anyone point me to the appropriate forum?


Thanks!

[Spectator]

Hello,

My EAD expires in feb of next year. How soon can we apply for a renewal? Also, how long does it normally take to get a new one? Sorry for posting in this thread. Can anyone point me to the appropriate forum?


Thanks!

TheTexan,

You can apply up to 120 days in advance of expiration.

[yank]

Hi,

My current EAD is valid till Jan 15 2013 and would like to renew EAD/AP. Per I-765 form there shouldn't be any USCIS fee as I have applied for 485 in Dec 2011. I have checked with employer and he mentioned it's actually not clear and we have to pay USCIS fee.

Also I heard renewing EAD/AP is quite simple and can be done without the help of attorney. Did anyone recently renew his/her EAD?

Please advice

Thanks

[Spectator]

Hi,

My current EAD is valid till Jan 15 2013 and would like to renew EAD/AP. Per I-765 form there shouldn't be any USCIS fee as I have applied for 485 in Dec 2011. I have checked with employer and he mentioned it's actually not clear and we have to pay USCIS fee.

Also I heard renewing EAD/AP is quite simple and can be done without the help of attorney. Did anyone recently renew his/her EAD?

Please advice

Thanks

You absolutely do not have to pay the USCIS fee if you applied under the new fee structure.

You do have to prove that you are entitled to the fee exemption by enclosing a copy of your I-485 receipt.

From the latest EAD Instructions (page 8) :

Renewal EAD: If this is a renewal application and you are applying under one of the following categories, a filing fee is not required:

1. (a)(8) .......

2. (a)(10) ......

3. (c)(1), (c)(4) or (c)(7) .......

4. (c)(9) or (c)(16) Adjustment applicant who applied after July 30,2007.

You are applying under (c)(9).

[HR3012]

Spec, how easy is the renewal process? Can I do it by myself or I need to go through the lawyer?

[Spectator]

Spec, how easy is the renewal process? Can I do it by myself or I need to go through the lawyer?

There is no requirement to use a lawyer.

It appears to be quite straightforward, but I have no personal experience.

[imdeng]

EAD/AP Combo Cards now come with a small sheet of paper with necessary information printed for renewal. I have not personally renewed my EAD - but I am told that the process is quite simple, fast and no fees are required. No need for a lawyer.

[yank]

Hi,

Sorry for the naive question!

I am in a process of filing EAD/AP renewal by myself and have few questions:

1. I live and work in Illinois so as per USCIS site I have to dispatch the documents to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox. Correct?

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:

USCIS
PO Box 21281
Phoenix, AZ 85036

For Express mail and courier deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: AOS
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034

2. In the cover letter which USCIS address shall I mention? Phoenix lockbox or Nebraska service center

NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER
U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIG SERVICE
P.O. Box 82521
LINCOLN, NE 68501-2521

Please advise.

[gc2008]

Can you share the information about the documents you are planning to send?
Are you sending all documents EAD/AP (Primary and spouse) together in one envelope to the lock box address?
Also regarding the status question on I 765 do we need to put as H1B or AOS if primary is still on H1B?
Can you please share the template of cover letter you mentioned? Do we need to have one cover letter per application i.e 4 cover letters (EAD/AP for primary and spouse)?

I appreciate your responses.

Thanks,

[TheTexan]

Folks,

I am planning to apply for renewal myself without an attorney. Anyone who plans to do the same, please share the information.



Thanks,

[Stemcell]

I am in the process of EAD/AP renewal which i plan on doing myself.
I have some questions and would appreciate help from you all.

In the form I-131
Part 1. Information about you.
Section 3. Class of admission.

What does Class of admission mean ?

Also does anyone have a template for the cover letter that goes with the EAD and AP renewal.

Thank you all in advance.

[kumar81]

Hi, I am planning to start EAP/AP combo card renewal. card issued date: 01/27/2012; expiry date: 01/26/2013; Got a bit confused after reading some blogs. Have a few questions.

1. Should I E-File or Paper file?
2. I don't need to pay for the renewal. correct?
3. My wife is in India now. can she mail the signed renewal application from India or should we wait until she returns?
4. Can me and my wife apply seperately? should apply together as we did with 485 in the past
5. Any one have checklist ( just want to compare against mine)?
6. Do I need to add cover letter stating I would like to get ead/ap combo card?

Thank you in adavnce for your time and support.

[Pedro Gonzales]

Hi, I am planning to start EAP/AP combo card renewal. card issued date: 01/27/2012; expiry date: 01/26/2013; Got a bit confused after reading some blogs. Have a few questions.

1. Should I E-File or Paper file?
2. I don't need to pay for the renewal. correct?
3. My wife is in India now. can she mail the signed renewal application from India or should we wait until she returns?
4. Can me and my wife apply seperately? should apply together as we did with 485 in the past
5. Any one have checklist ( just want to compare against mine)?
6. Do I need to add cover letter stating I would like to get ead/ap combo card?

Thank you in adavnce for your time and support.

Haven't got around to my renewal yet as I can't apply until early November, but the one thing I can tell you is that you ought to be sending this out ASAP as it can take them over 90 days to process (given the numbers they're going to have to process). You don't need to pay for renewal, get your wife to mail the renewal application to you right away and send both in one packet from here. I would attach a cover letter, although i'm sure they'd know to process it even if you don't attach one.

[Pedro Gonzales]

I am in the process of EAD/AP renewal which i plan on doing myself.
I have some questions and would appreciate help from you all.

In the form I-131
Part 1. Information about you.
Section 3. Class of admission.

What does Class of admission mean ?

Also does anyone have a template for the cover letter that goes with the EAD and AP renewal.

Thank you all in advance.

Isn't class of admission either H1B/H4 (if you last entered the US on your visa) or 'Parolee' as stated in the entry stamp?

[kumar81]

When I try to E-file for my AP, it is showing I131 Application fee is $360 and asking credit card or check details. I have been told I dont need to pay renewal fee. Do I need to file paper based application toavoid this?

[kumar81]

Hi,

my wife's EAD/AP expires on 01/26/2013. She is currently in India. I am planning to apply for her EAD/AP renewal now. Just want to see if you are aware of any special instructions that I need to follow or any potential issues that can happen in this case.

Thank you in advance.

[enigma]

Folks - I have a question regarding EAD/AP renewal. The EAD/AP for my wife and I is valid until the second week of April, 2013. We are set to travel to India in mid December and return to US in mid January. We will have a week or so before we leave for India in December when we will be eligible to apply for EAD/AP renewal. Do you know if it's safe to apply for EAD/AP renewal and leave the country when the renewal is in process? We are planning to use the current AP document at the POE when we return in mid January since it will still be valid.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Stemcell]

Isn't class of admission either H1B/H4 (if you last entered the US on your visa) or 'Parolee' as stated in the entry stamp?

After some googling....and going through a lot of threads i filled up the information based on the status i entered the country last.
Some threads do mention the possibility of entering the current status as class of admission.

Lets see how it goes.
Also template letters can be easily found with any search engine.

Thanks Pedro.

[sp2008]

When I try to E-file for my AP, it is showing I131 Application fee is $360 and asking credit card or check details. I have been told I dont need to pay renewal fee. Do I need to file paper based application toavoid this?

You can not e-file. those who are eligible for fee weaver are not eligible for efile
see link below and check the list for - You may not e-File Form I-765 if…

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...00d1f1d6a1RCRD

[sreddy]

I just sent my papers for EAD renewal. I think I followed right instrutions. Below is the list of documents submitted and my tips. Most part I filled in I-765, and I-131 forms from my last lawfirm sent pages.

1. Two 2X2 ID photos taken in the last 30 days.
2. Original copy of last EAD/AP card mailer (this is the paper which your last EAD was attached on). This paper contains A#. Use that number on I-765, and I-131 forms.
3. I-765 application (download from www.uscis.gov/i-765).
4. I-131 application (download from www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-131.pdf).
5. Copy of current EAD/AP Card front and back (I color coped back first, and used that paper and the front of the EAD card to make both sides appear on same page).
6. Copy of I-797C for I-485 Application acceptance notice.
7. Copy of Last I-765 approval notice.
8. Copy of I-94 front and back copies (actually not needed, but just sent it)
9. Copy of Passport ID Page.

Sent it to address give on page 10 of form from www.uscis.gov/i-765 (download instructions for form I-765). Sent in Express mail to Luisville, TX address.