iEAD experience at SFO :: Read

[get_a_life]

Hi All,
Today, I received walk-in iEAD at SanFrancisco District INS office.

Filing Details:

1. Concurrent filing( I-140 and I-485 filed together), RD 10/04/2002 ND 10/08/2002
2. I-140/AP not yet approved. FP done. I-140 RFEed. Not yet replied.
3. First time iEAD. Never received EAD before.

Process Details:
1. Reached INS at 6.00 am. Security clearance at about 6.45am.
Presented a photoId(Passport/driver's license) for security.

2. At the reception, we presented passport, copy of EAD receipt and copy of I-485 receipt(not sure if this was needed as the person in/charge at reception did not look at I-485 at all). We were asked to make a copy of Passport first page( ID/Photo page ) and Visa/I-94 page. (Remember to take these photocopies along, as it will save time in first level of screening). We were given a token with counter/serial number.

3. First level of screening (the officer at the counter) collected these papers when our number was called and asked us to wait again.(while they do background processing , I guess). After some time, called out our name and gave a small token to go to upstairs for photo and EAD card preparation.

4. Again wait(This wait is the longer of all) to be called. Smile for the pose and collect your iEAD after some time.

5. Took about 4 1/2 hours (in and out).

6. No tricky or any questions about anything at all(except for alternative/other names).

7. No fees required.

Local Details:

1. Parking is a big and costly issue. There is parking space just round the corner on sansome . But that costs about $22 to $27 for few hours. There is a cheaper parking on washington just two blocks down the road( between montgomery and kearny) ,still be ready to shell out $15. Better if you can find other cheaper parking or better still BART/Bus.

2. San Jose INS office will not allow anyone living outside their serving counties for iEAD.(see INS web for their serving counties) This is verified before you enter the center.

3. Take an umbrella as it may rain while you stand in line outside INS office.


Wish you all best luck.

 

[jaxen]

good post

I hope operations takes notice and logs such experience in some place where it is readable anytime (even after 6 mos)... good work getalife

 

[labor_gc]

If i get an EAD (interim) , but it is a concurrent filing case and I-140 is not yet approved.

If the company agrees to apply for h-1b , does having an EAD affect the h-1b approval ?

If i start working on EAD and then h-1b approval comes, and i want to switch from working on EAD to h-1b, are there any issues with that ?

Help appreciated.
Thanks !

 

[lchalasani]

hi get_a_life, what does iEAD mean? How long is it valid for? also can you get AP in the same fashion and can spouse also get the iEAD?

do we need anything from the lawyers or employer to go through this process.

thanks in advance.

Originally posted by get_a_life
Hi All,
Today, I received walk-in iEAD at SanFrancisco District INS office.

Filing Details:

1. Concurrent filing( I-140 and I-485 filed together), RD 10/04/2002 ND 10/08/2002
2. I-140/AP not yet approved. FP done. I-140 RFEed. Not yet replied.
3. First time iEAD. Never received EAD before.

Process Details:
1. Reached INS at 6.00 am. Security clearance at about 6.45am.
Presented a photoId(Passport/driver's license) for security.

2. At the reception, we presented passport, copy of EAD receipt and copy of I-485 receipt(not sure if this was needed as the person in/charge at reception did not look at I-485 at all). We were asked to make a copy of Passport first page( ID/Photo page ) and Visa/I-94 page. (Remember to take these photocopies along, as it will save time in first level of screening). We were given a token with counter/serial number.

3. First level of screening (the officer at the counter) collected these papers when our number was called and asked us to wait again.(while they do background processing , I guess). After some time, called out our name and gave a small token to go to upstairs for photo and EAD card preparation.

4. Again wait(This wait is the longer of all) to be called. Smile for the pose and collect your iEAD after some time.

5. Took about 4 1/2 hours (in and out).

6. No tricky or any questions about anything at all(except for alternative/other names).

7. No fees required.

Local Details:

1. Parking is a big and costly issue. There is parking space just round the corner on sansome . But that costs about $22 to $27 for few hours. There is a cheaper parking on washington just two blocks down the road( between montgomery and kearny) ,still be ready to shell out $15. Better if you can find other cheaper parking or better still BART/Bus.

2. San Jose INS office will not allow anyone living outside their serving counties for iEAD.(see INS web for their serving counties) This is verified before you enter the center.

3. Take an umbrella as it may rain while you stand in line outside INS office.


Wish you all best luck.

 

[get_a_life]

iEAD

iEAD is an interim EAD that can be applied/received when the original EAD application has been pending for more than 90 days.
The benefits of this iEAD is same as the actual EAD. No idea if AP can be received in the same manner(Although there is a way to get a immediate AP based on an emergency). Lawyer's intervention is not required for iEAD , (only EAD and I-485 receipt copies).