Filing advice for EAD and AP

[caas123]

HiExperts,

My PD is March 13 2007 (EB2I). I missed to apply I-485 in 2007 fiasco. If my PD is current in August bulletin do I need to apply for EAD and Adavance Parole?

[Belle]

You don't HAVE to apply for AP and EAD, if that is your question.

[jubbulu]

USCIS website says "Please note that, if you file Form I-485 to adjust your status as a permanent resident on or after July 30, 2007, no additional fee is required to also file an application for employment authorization on Form I-765 and/or advance parole on Form I-131. You may file these forms together. If you choose to file the I-765 and/or I-131 separately after July 30, 2007, you must also submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of the filing of an I-485." You don't need to pay additional fee for applying EAD and AP. It gives you little more flexibility interms on change in employer, if you need to.

[Barbet]

Originally posted by caas123:

HiExperts,

My PD is March 13 2007 (EB2I). I missed to apply I-485 in 2007 fiasco. If my PD is current in August bulletin do I need to apply for EAD and Adavance Parole?

What is your current status?

[caas123]

Thanks for your replies. Sorry I would have elaborated my question. I am working on my 7th year H1B and is valid until 2014. My question was more related to processing time of I-485. If I apply my I-485 in August (hope it will be current for my PD) then how much time it may take to process I-485. If it won't take much time then still do I need to apply for EAD and AP?

Thanks

[gcwait101]

generally speaking EAD and AP will give you more flexibility. Also it will not cost you any extra money then why should not apply? go for it...