Why do people file EAD for their parents?

[jenimmi]

I see a number of applicants also file the EAD form for their parents. I'm curious if those parents are really going to be working in the U.S. Is there any other benefit in applying EAD for parents, unless the parents want to work in the U.S?

I was thinking if my parents are not going to work, why waste the $180 on I-765? My other question is, if I-765 is not filed for parents, approximately when can one expect to apply for their SS number?

This will definitely be useful for me since only then, can I claim my parents as dependents when I file taxes. This makes me wonder if this is the reason, why people file I-765 for parents (even though parents may never work at all in the U.S), hoping that this is the only way they can apply for SS card sooner, b'cos I-765 gets approved much sooner than the GC itself. Any inputs will be appreciated.

[needurhelp]

In my case, my parents will be working, hence we've applied. But we did not apply for thier AP, since they will not be travelling until they get their GC. May apply for my mum later on based on the need and urge, but didn't right now.

[jenimmi]

Originally Posted by needurhelp

In my case, my parents will be working, hence we've applied. But we did not apply for thier AP, since they will not be travelling until they get their GC. May apply for my mum later on based on the need and urge, but didn't right now.

Thanks needurhelp. Do you know when a person whose I-485 is filed, becomes eligible to apply for SS # , if incase their I-765 is not filed?

About AP - I am not sure if I should file it right away, or should I wait until the need to travel arise for my Mom. If I don't apply for AP along with 485 and then if there's a urgent need to travel a few months down the line, do you know how long it takes for USCIS to approve AP?

Has anyone else had this experience of applying for AP separately and how quickly you got it approved? Thanks.

[needurhelp]

This is totally my assumption:

A non-immigrant or to-be immigrant cannot apply for SSN until they have a valid card from USCIS permitted to work. If you can't work then there is no need for SSN.

Alone applying for AOS doesn't constitute that the beneficiary is allowed to work, hence the beneficiary might not qualify to apply for the SSN. If you are more interested in obtaining SSN, I think you have to obtain the EAD.

As I said earlier, these are all my assumptions.

On AP, didn't wanna apply now since we weren't sure whether my parents will make a use of it. If they have to can always apply later on , may be it will take couple of months max.

[ari4u]

Originally Posted by jenimmi

I see a number of applicants also file the EAD form for their parents. I'm curious if those parents are really going to be working in the U.S. Is there any other benefit in applying EAD for parents, unless the parents want to work in the U.S?

I was thinking if my parents are not going to work, why waste the $180 on I-765? My other question is, if I-765 is not filed for parents, approximately when can one expect to apply for their SS number?

This will definitely be useful for me since only then, can I claim my parents as dependents when I file taxes. This makes me wonder if this is the reason, why people file I-765 for parents (even though parents may never work at all in the U.S), hoping that this is the only way they can apply for SS card sooner, b'cos I-765 gets approved much sooner than the GC itself. Any inputs will be appreciated.

SSN is needed for tax purposes and for employment. If your parents dont plan to work, then they will be eligible to apply for their SSN once they get their GC. For tax purposes, (i think) you can get them a TIN number which is usually given for people who are not eligible to get a SSN.

[jenimmi]

Thanks for the clarification, Ari.