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I have a pending asylum case since May 15th, but I missed my fingerprint appointment, which was scheduled for June 6th. It was rescheduled for July 17th. My Notice to Appear is still dated May 15th. However, I know the EAD clock stopped when I missed the fingerprint appointment. If I count 150...

I am currently maintaining my CPT status. I have a pending I-485 for my marriage-based GC. I have already received the EAD card from the approved I-765. I understand that working full-time on CPT is not a requirement to maintain my status. I do work full time and I wish to continue maintaining...

Hi everyone, I currently hold a valid H4 EAD, which is set to expire in one year. I have recently applied for a change of status for my H4 visa, but it is still pending approval. My question is: Can I join a new company and start working using my existing H4 EAD while my H4 change of status...

Hi, I am currently on a TN visa, and my employer has filed for my green card. My application for an EAD has been approved. I'm curious to know if I can work on a W2 for another employer (as a secondary project) with this EAD approval. thanks

I’m considering moving back from USA to India. I’m interviewing with companies in India and they want me to start working remotely from the USA before I physically move to India in a few months. I’m trying to figure out if I can legally work for an Indian company while I’m still in the US. I’m...

I am on H1-B visa and my wife is on H4 Visa, stamped in our passport, validity till Jan 2026. We got our EAD after our I485 approval. I am using my H1-B visa for my Job and My wife started working after getting EAD and using EAD(from I485) for job. Does it mean. She lost her H4 visa and...

Hi everyone, I pitched a business idea to work on a project I’ve always wanted to start. The amount is about $50k (from a department within my university). I won’t be performing any work on the US soil and will use the money to work 3 months over the summer with a team of mine back in my country...

Background: I’m on employed on STEM extension right now. Employment Authorization (EAD) is expiring in June 2024. I am planning to get married in May 2024 to US citizen. If I were to file marriage based green card along with change of status and Employment Authorization I-765 in May. Looking at...

Hey guys! Quick question: Can you hold two EADs at the same time? One for pending asylum and one for TPS?

I am currently facing a critical situation regarding my immigration status. I am reaching out to seek your guidance and assistance. I am on an F1 visa and came to the US for my master's in Information Technology and Analytics. I encountered an issue with my OPT where USCIS made an error in the...

Hi All, My wife is on H4 Visa with India passport. Recently, she got her Canadian Passport after oath. We are apply for OCI for her now. Meanwhile, her H4 expires by end of Sept 2023 along with mine. I can get stamping when I visit India. But I was thinking to get her H4 stamping on Canadian...

Hi, Currently on H1B, and recently married to US citizen, we have sent all the documents to USCIS. From your prior experience, how long does it take to get the EAD vs. someone who is not on H1B? Thanks

Can an O3 apply for an EAD if her O1 spouse has approved I-140 and the O3 is listed as dependent in the approved I-140.

I'm writing to discuss a serious matter concerning my academic suspension, and I wanted to reach out to you for advice. My intended graduation was scheduled for May 2023, and in February 2023, I applied for my EAD card with a start date of May 15th, 2023. However, during my final exam, my...

I currently have my green card (through marriage to US Citizen) processing while staying in the US on a valid H1B visa. While my I-130 and i-485 are "actively processing", I have a valid EAD card with AP (through approved I-765 and I-131). If I lose my current job for some reason, can I still...

I am on an O1 Visa (I140-approved). My wife is on an O3 visa. She would like to start working as a Physical Therapist in New York. I am aware that an O3 visa doesn't get an EAD (work authorization). I am also aware of two feasible options: 1. look for cap-exempt H1B. I tried but it's not easy...

The Context: Form: I-765 - Application for EAD Form Category: Cancellation of Removal (Non NACARA) EAD Code: (c)(10) Field Office/Service Center: NBC USCIS website says: 12 Months with 80% of cases are completed within Some People said: 60-80 Days Some People said: 3 to 6 months minimum and 3...

I just got my EAD approval notice. I haven't received my card yet. My EAD start date has been approved for 31st Jan, but my degree end date is 1st Feb also on my OPT I20 the date that I requested for was Feb 16th. What do I do now. Please help and let me know if anyone else has faced a similar...

Hello! Wondering who're in process of Asylum; what are they doing to get health benefits or health insurance. Are you able to get Health insurance using your EAD card etc? Pls share your experiences in this regard Stay strong!!

Hello all, I wanted to hear 1st hand experience from folks who have started to use their pending I-485 EAD/AP to change jobs. I have a job offer but they do not sponsor any visas or GCs. They probably won't be able to sign Form I-485J either. My priority date is Aug 2014, and I am debating if...