Interesting EAD renewal story

[hanma]

I e-filed for an EAD renewal last week and went for digital fingerprints and photos to Manchester, NH today. I asked the INS person
if I can work after the current EAD expires but before I get the
new card. He said some companies allow that and some don't.
I said, forget about the company, what does the government say, can I LEGALLY work
before I get the new card. He said that since it's a renewal and
I now have the biometric data taken (pointing to the stamp
on my I-765 receipt notice), I CAN legally work before getting
the new card.
Now I know many people (from BCIS and lawyers) have said the
opposite (and the same too) and his statement is not legally binding in any way, I'm just disgusted that the BCIS cannot clarify
this once and for all. All it would take is one memo from them
saying what the case is, and all this uncertainty could be avoided.

 

[Tines]

that is what I was told by INS too

but the human resources in my comany just says "no". When I refer these words to them, they did not believe and asked me to show them "the law". How could I?

 

[vsc_babu]

Now I know many people (from BCIS and lawyers) have said the
opposite (and the same too) and his statement is not legally binding in any way, I'm just disgusted that the BCIS cannot clarify
this once and for all. All it would take is one memo from them
saying what the case is, and all this uncertainty could be avoided

you are trying to push your luck with BCIS, if you are unable to provide
proof of employment to employer he has right to deny you, if employer
allows transition go for it or take unpaid leave or delay your paystubs.
whatever, things are clear from employer side!

 

[hanma]

Even if your company did allow you to work, it does not
mean your 485 approval is guaranteed. All it takes is
an officer who decides that you worked without proper
authorization for N days and they're going to haul your
butt out of the country.