yes
I can use EAD at this point until I get 140 approved, then I can file for 824 and immediately try for AC140. Is this correct?
YES. just think of the AC140 as a parallel activity, BUT start it just after you get a fresh EAD/AP - since who knows what BCIS will do if you apply for a renewal after filing 824. if you already have EAD/AP you have a year in which to QUIETLY process AC140 - plenty of time
I looked at 824 timing and they are working on Oct'2002 case, so I should be able to finish whole CP process before they even touch my 824
YES. But note the caveat above. Also, keep in mind that if your lawyer screws up and withdraws your 485/EAD/AP in a fit of honesty, then you're screwed. so give explicit instructions to them NOT to touch your 485/AP/EAD while AC140 is in progress.
I can use EAD at this point until I get 140 approved, then I can file for 824 and immediately try for AC140. Is this correct?
YES. just think of the AC140 as a parallel activity, BUT start it just after you get a fresh EAD/AP - since who knows what BCIS will do if you apply for a renewal after filing 824. if you already have EAD/AP you have a year in which to QUIETLY process AC140 - plenty of time
I looked at 824 timing and they are working on Oct'2002 case, so I should be able to finish whole CP process before they even touch my 824
YES. But note the caveat above. Also, keep in mind that if your lawyer screws up and withdraws your 485/EAD/AP in a fit of honesty, then you're screwed. so give explicit instructions to them NOT to touch your 485/AP/EAD while AC140 is in progress.