EAD/AP Combo card Renewal

[zak74]

Hi,

My PD Nov 2008 and I became current in Jan 2012. I got my EAD/AP on April 30 2012. It's expiring in April 2013.

1. How soon can I apply for renewal?

2. Is there a fee for renewal?

3. Do I need an attorney for the renewal application or is it simple enough to do it myself?

Thanks

Zee

[pontevecchio]

I SUSPECT you can apply up to 90 days before expiry. Read the instructions in the USCIS website. It is a simple process.

[kalyan_ac]

You can apply upto 120 days before the expiry of EAD/AP. If your PD is after 2007,you do not have to pay anything.

You dont really need an attorney to do this.

[finn]

" If your PD is after 2007,you do not have to pay anything."

INCORRECT!

This does not have anything to do with the priority date. It's related to when you filed your AOS (I-465). If you filed for AOS on or before July 31, 2007 the fees apply.

[zak74]

Thank you all. One more question. In the mean time, my old passport expired and I have a new passport.

When sending EAD/AP renewal application, should I send copies of my new or old passport?

[kalyan_ac]

There is no need to send your passport copy.

[zak74]

H1B awiting decision on I-485 with an existing EAD which I am applying for renewal.

Just confirming the category that I should choose in EAD application. Is it C(9)?

Page 4 Item 7.A in the instructions ? http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-765instr.pdf

Filing Fee: None. If applying under C(9) or C(16) category andI applied for I-485 after July 30 - 2007.

Documents:

Copy of I-94 (not required if filing under C(9) cateogry.

Two passport size photographs taken in last 30 days.

A copy of last EAD front and back.

A copy of the tear of receipt that came with the EAD card.

[zak74]

I'm renewing an EAD/AP combo card. Should I also send the Form I-131 Application for Travel Document?

[zak74]

In the AP form, they have asked for a document for identity. I have recently got a new passport in Dec 2013.

When I applied I-485/EAD/AP in 2012, I sent the old passport pages with I-94 page, last visa entry etc..

Should I send the first and last page of new passport only now?

Also, I see in internet there are cover letter and check list of things to send with the application.

They are listing all documents like I-140, I-94, Receipt and approval notices of EAD/AP etc.. whereas I do not see those listed in the

instructions. Is that all necessary or good to send it to be safe?

Should any of these documents be notarized?

[kalyan_ac]

You may send the drivers license, passport as identification documents.

Its better to send a cover letter.

Having I140 is good but not necessary.

Also include, online status of I485, EAD/AP USPS mail.

You do not have to notarize them.

[chintu45]

Different topic: Is the extension granted 1 or 2 year for EAD/AP renewal?

[zak74]

I relocated recently so I still have my old state's DL though I should have got one in the new state soon.

My passport is new. Is it OK to send it since I sent copies of my old passport while I applied I-485 and EAD first time?

You may send the drivers license, passport as identification documents.

Its better to send a cover letter.

Having I140 is good but not necessary.

Also include, online status of I485, EAD/AP USPS mail.

You do not have to notarize them.

[kalyan_ac]

You can send the copy of passport.

[kalyan_ac]

Different topic: Is the extension granted 1 or 2 year for EAD/AP renewal?

It varies from case to case, most probably it may be renewed for 2 years.

[zak74]

You can send the copy of passport.

Sorry to ask again. I want to know if I can send the copy of my new passport (which doesn't have any of the previous stamping entry date etc..).

Or should I send the copy of my old passport as well?

[kalyan_ac]

New passport should be just fine as it is for identity purposes only.

[zak74]

How long does EAD/AP Combo card renewal take to process?

[chintu45]

It took for me about month and a half....

[Attorney_25]

In order to receive the "combo card" you must file the EAD application AND the AP application at about the same time. Expect the process to take about 90 days, although it may be shorter. If it is longer, you can call USCIS to follow-up.

There will be a comprehensive article on EAD and AP issues coming out on Murthy Bulletin in the near future.

[zak74]

In order to receive the "combo card" you must file the EAD application AND the AP application at about the same time. Expect the process to take about 90 days, although it may be shorter. If it is longer, you can call USCIS to follow-up.

There will be a comprehensive article on EAD and AP issues coming out on Murthy Bulletin in the near future.

Thank you Attorney_25!

I filed both EAD and AP application at the same time. I sent all in one package with cover letters.

I applied in Feb1st. So it may be still too early. But I wanted to get an idea as I have to plan things accordingly.

[aizam]

Zee,

It would be of a great help if u can list out the forms and supporting documents you submitted for EAD AP combo renewal application. Or if you can direct me to a good resource that will be of great help.

Thanks.

[zak74]

Thanks everyone! I got my EAD/AP combo card in mail this Saturday. Around 42 days from the date USCIS received my application.

They have given 2 year extension.