vevi44 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi ALL, I am preparing to apply for EAD\AP extension since it (combo card) is expiring 02/06/15. Due to my father's recent health issues I may have to travel to home country anytime before I receive EAD\AP approval. In this situation I need your help to find answers to the questions below. Please advise. 1.If I travel, will USCIS deny any or both EAD and AP application? I am assuming my dependents application will not denied if they don’t travel. 2.If they deny EAD after my travel, I will apply for EAD again but since approval can take 3-4 months can I continue to work even after the current EAD has expired while new EAD application is pending? 3. Is there a way to expedite EAD approval process like in case of H1B\140 premium processing? Thanks in advance for any help! Link to comment
itsmeusa Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 1. After filing EAD / AP extension, you could definitely travel. USCIS don't deny EAD / AP in such cases. 2. Nope. 3. Yes, you could try to request expedite EAD / AP extension processing, but it's solely up to the USCIS officer to decide whether you qualify for that benefit. You didn't ask this question, so here it is - if you are in India, make sure you enter US before your current AP expires. Link to comment
omshiv Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Are you on H1B right now? Just travel using your H1. Link to comment
vevi44 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thank you! itsmeusa - Good to know USCIS do not deny pending EAD\AP. Can anyone else confirm? omshiv - I have been using AP (so on EAD) since 2012 and have already used it twice. How do I travel using H1B when my VISA expired? I used AP because I wanted to avoid going to consulate for VISA stamping so my VISA has expired long ago. My current AP is valid till 02/05/15. So If I travel before the new AP approval and before 02/05/15 I think I am good. Link to comment
vevi44 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 In one another forum I see a mention of EAD\AP getting denied due to travel outside US when it is pending approval. I am not finding concrete answers. Can anybody help or share their experience? Link to comment
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