Does EAD and AP come together?
The AP is typically issued together with the Employment Authorization Document (EAD or work permit) on the same card, commonly referred to as the “EAD/AP”.
What is EAD and AP combo card?
Issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the so-called “combo card” combines an Employment Authorization Document (also known as a work permit or EAD) with Advance Parole permission (allowing you to travel and return to the U.S. without abandoning your green card application-in-progress.)
How long does it take to get EAD and AP?
The next step in the application process will be getting your EAD ( Employment Authorization Document) and AP (Advanced Parole/travel authorization) combo card. The USCIS is currently taking 6-8 months to process and approve the combo card.
Does Advance Parole and EAD come together?
For applicants who apply for Advance Parole together with an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), USCIS issues a “combo card”, a version of the EAD card which contains the words “SERVES AS I-512 ADVANCE PAROLE.” An example of this Advance Parole Document is pictured below.
Can I get AP without EAD?
[1] USCIS may separate EAD and Advance Parole documents as warranted. For example, applicants will receive an AP without employment authorization if they do not request employment authorization, or if their Form I-131 is approved but Form I-765 is denied.
Is EAD as good as green card?
The GC EAD provides the temporary ability to do so as they are waiting. The regular EAD, on the other hand, is not tied to a green card application. So an EAD and a GC EAD provide the exact same legal status and protections, the only difference is that one specifically refers to green card status.
How long after EAD do you get green card?
The standard processing time for a work permit is 2 – 5 months. Immigrants who file for a work permit concurrently with their Green Card application typically fall on the longer side of that estimate, with most Green Card applicants receiving their Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in about 150 days.
Can I travel outside US while waiting for H4 EAD?
Can I travel While H4 EAD is pending? You can travel out of the country while your standalone H4 EAD application is pending with USCIS. Note that H4 EAD can be denied if your H4 COS or an extension is also pending with the EAD application.
Do I need a visa if I have an EAD?
Work Visa. Both, an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and a non-immigrant work visa allow the holders to work in the United States, but both documents are not the same. The eligibility requirements for an EAD is different from that of a work visa.
Does EAD give legal status?
An EAD gives a person legal status to work in the United States but has fewer privileges than a green card. It shows an expiration date (usually one year from date issued) and is renewable. Any alien with a valid Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766 or Form I-688B) can be issued a Social Security number.
How is fee calculated for I-765 EAD / AP combo card?
When applying for adjustment of status, the fee is calculated to include Form I-485, I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization Document) and I-131 (Application for Travel Document). Even if you were to elect not to turn in one or both of the latter two forms, it wouldn’t lower your overall fee; and neither will receiving a combo card.
What do I need to apply for an EAD?
To request an EAD, you must file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. You will need to apply for an EAD if you: Are required to apply for permission to work; in other words, you need to request employment authorization itself. For example: You have a pending Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
How to get an EAD and advance parole card?
You must file the Forms I-765 and I-131 at the same time in order to receive an EAD and Advance Parole card. Please ensure that you enter your name and address identically on Forms I-765 and I-131 that you file concurrently in order to receive the new card.
Do you need AP photo with EAD application?
(A small one.) If you were to submit separate applications for and EAD and for AP, you would need to include two identical, passport-style photos with each application. These usually need to be professionally done, in order to meet the size and other requirements.