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    Impact on H1-B and H4 after getting EAD from approved I485

    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...
  2. ItalianStallionXX

    F1 visa holder received funding for a personal project, what are the implications later?

    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...
  3. P

    EAD auto renewal when changing from F1 to Green card

    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...
  4. M

    Can you hold two EAD at the same time?

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

    Seeking Guidance on Immigration Status

    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...
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    H4 to TN Visa. Any problems in future?

    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...
  7. A

    H1B to Marriage GC EAD

    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
  8. Ali_OA

    EAD for an O3 with approved I-140

    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.
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    URGENT- Requesting for advice regarding EAD card cancellation and OPT

    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...
  10. sakian16

    Loss of job with valid EAD with GC through marriage processing

    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...
  11. S

    Work authorization options for O3

    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...
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    EAD I-765 (C10) based on EOIR 42B-COR

    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...
  13. heyheyhey123

    EAD start date before my degree end date, What do I do?

    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...
  14. HoustonAssi

    Health Insurance for Asylees

    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!!
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    Changing jobs - H1B to using pending I-485 EAD

    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...
  16. Vittel

    Driver license while waiting for new EAD

    Hi! I know that old EAD gets extended for 450 days automatically but what about driver license? I know I can only renew them when i have new EAD. Massachusetts thank you for any responses!
  17. Vittel

    working while waiting for new EAD (Employment Authorization Document)

    Hi. I applied for new EAD in August 2021 and my EAD expired in November 2021. My receipt said that I can work 180 days after my EAD expires which till April 2022. What do i supposed to do now when those 160 days ended and I still don't have new EAD? Any information? Thank you!
  18. M

    Is A5 EAD card still necessary when I-485 is pending?

    My I-485 is pending and my A5 EAD card is now expiring. Is it still necessary to renew it? I remember reading somewhere that all approved asylee can work legally in the US with only SSN. Then what is the purpose of having EAD card?
  19. nishmoh

    Renewed EAD expiry date earlier than previous EAD expiry date

    My current L2 EAD expires on 03/10/22. I applied EAD renewal on 09/21/21. I received new EAD card on 02/25/22 and the expiry date on the card is 03/01/22 which is earlier than current EAD expiry date (03/10/22). I was expecting the new EAD expiry date as 08/08/22 which is my I94 expiry date. As...
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    Can I change job and field and maintain my I 140 Priority date?

    My first H1b was approved in 2016, so this is my 5th year on h1b. My I-140 petition is approved in 2019. I am from India and priority date is not current right now. Currently, h1b in extension in under process in PP from current employer A. I have job offer from another employer B in the...
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