Hi everyone. I am a new asylee, just recently approved. I was overjoyed to find out that I am approved, but now I am coming down to earth. 12 years to get a GC! That\'s scary. I am putting in a application for EAD now. I am currently on H1-B1. Do I need a lawyer to help me get a file I-485? Do I have to pay for renewal EAD? etc. etc. So many questions for this newbie. Please help.