Can I apply for spouses' EAD?

utopia76

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I have a question regarding the eligibility of my wife, for filing of I485 and EAD.
Basically I want to expedite her EAD (if possible!).

I have an approved I-140 (EB3), and filed for my I-485 in August 2007.
When I had filed for my I-485, my marital status was "single". I got married late last year and my wife has since joined me on H4.

I was under the impression that I cannot file for my wifes' I-485 (and subsequently her EAD) until my priority date becomes "Current".

However, lately I am hearing from not-so-reliable sources that I can file for my wifes' I-485 now itself! It would obviously not be processed until my PD becomes current, but that would allow me to file for her EAD.

Is that correct?
Can I file her I-485 and subsequently her EAD, without having to wait for my PD to become current...knowing that her name was not on my original I-485 application filed last year?

Is there any other way to expedite her EAD?

Would appreciate any help!

Thanks.
 
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However, lately I am hearing from not-so-reliable sources that I can file for my wifes' I-485 now itself! It would obviously not be processed until my PD becomes current, but that would allow me to file for her EAD.

Some one is misleading you. You cannot apply for dependents while your PD is not current.
 
I have a question regarding the eligibility of my wife, for filing of I485 and EAD.
Basically I want to expedite her EAD (if possible!).

I have an approved I-140 (EB3), and filed for my I-485 in August 2007.
When I had filed for my I-485, my marital status was "single". I got married late last year and my wife has since joined me on H4.

I was under the impression that I cannot file for my wifes' I-485 (and subsequently her EAD) until my priority date becomes "Current".

However, lately I am hearing from not-so-reliable sources that I can file for my wifes' I-485 now itself! It would obviously not be processed until my PD becomes current, but that would allow me to file for her EAD.

Is that correct?
Can I file her I-485 and subsequently her EAD, without having to wait for my PD to become current...knowing that her name was not on my original I-485 application filed last year?

Is there any other way to expedite her EAD?

Would appreciate any help!

Thanks.

Application for I485 needs current PD
 
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