complicated greencard situation..please help

[jvv]

Hello,

I am working currently on my OPT. My husband just received his EAD (greencard). He is among the August applicants.

My quesion is:

Can we apply for my EAD now although I am not dependent on his visa?

Your help is really appreciated
Thanks:

 

[austriacus]

What category did your husband appy in, is it one of the employment based (EB) categories?

I'm assuming your application will be a derivative application of his. Have you already filed for your AOS? If not, is your (his) priority date current so you can file? You already have an EAD ... your OPT. Are you concerned that it will expire?

 

[jvv]

hi,

My opt expires in September. although I am applying for an H1..i just wanted to know about the EAD....

My husband has applied in EB2. And his date is not current yet.

But once it is current and we apply for me greencard... will i get the EAD or directly the greencard?

 

[TheRealCanadian]

But once it is current and we apply for me greencard... will i get the EAD or directly the greencard?

You'll only get the EAD if you apply for it, along with the I-485.