EAD
neha123,
No I do not think it is early to file the EAD now. You never know how and when delays occur. My philosophy is to be better safe than sorry.
Anyway, the new EAD will have a starting date from the end of the current EAD. So you will not loose anything by applying early.
Here is the application procedure for EAD. I got that from the BCIS website. The address of filing is 126 Northpoint, Houston, TX.
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD):
Form I-765 for Employment Authorization can be obtained in person at the Houston District Office located at 126 Northpoint, Houston, TX, by downloading it from the BCIS Website by clicking here or by calling the BCIS Forms Line at 1 (800) 870-3676 and request it be mailed to you.
Fees: The fee for this application is specified on the application. Or, you may also visit the Forms and Fees section of this website to determine the fee amount. Fees can be paid by cashier check, money order or certified check only. PERSONAL CHECKS AND CASH ARE NOT ACCEPTED .
Where: Form I-765 may be filed at our office, in person, or mailed to the office at 126 Northpoint, Houston, TX.
Documents needed: Identification (Texas Driver's License, Passport, Texas ID Card or previous EAD card, etc.) and proof of pending petition.
Process: It takes approximately up to 90 days to process this application. You will then receive a letter asking you to come, in person, to our office to be processed for the card. You will be photographed before your EAD is issued.
EAD operating hours are 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Expedited requests are processed on Wednesday and Thursday.
If you have not received the letter after 90 days: You may come to our office with all the supporting documents mentioned above, along with your receipt to be processed for your EAD card. You need to come during the EAD operating hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. After going through the line, you must obtain a ticket and then go to the EAD unit for your inquiry. In most cases, you will receive an "expedite" notice
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