workboresme

Hiya guys, it's me again!
I have my interview next Thursday, and Friday will be 90 days from the receipt of my I-765 application (July 6th). I still haven't received the EAD.

I received a RFE requesting more info on spouse's income, and the docs we then submitted were received on August 12th.

Would my I-765 be delayed because of the RFE? Should I ask for it at my interview if they don't give me a decision yet because of background checks?

Thanks!

Rete

The RFE will not delay your EAD. They go to two separate areas. Yes, bring your receipt for the second EAD with you and if you aren't approved at the interview ask if you can please get an interim EAD.

workboresme

2nd EAD? I only applied for one. Should I apply again? As I say, the 90 days is up the day after my interview........



Is it time for the pub yet?

Elvira

Gosh, you either got a very quick interview, or you filed for your EAD very late in the process!

AFAIK you are entitled to ask for an interim EAD if 90 days have passed since receipt of your application.

workboresme

Everything was received on July 6th, which was then followed by the RFE.

Rete

It is for me apparently.

You have an interview date and it has been less than 90 days since you applied?

workboresme

Yup. Is that a bad thing or a good thing?

Elvira

It is............ highly unusual!

But you know what they say about gift horses...

workboresme

I have managed to convince myself that I will be denied - my first post on here explains the reasons why.

Either way, I'll be in England for Christmas! *tries to be optimistic*

Noorah101

If you haven't gotten the EAD within 90 days of filing the application, definitely ask at the interview if you can get an interim one (although I'm not sure they hand those out anymore!). That is, IF you don't get approved for your green card. If you get approved at the interview, you don't need the EAD anymore.

Regarding going home for Christmas...if you do get approved, and receive your GC or stamp in your passport by then, you're good to go. If you don't get approved the day of your interivew (because of incomplete security checks or something), make sure you have a valid AP when you leave the USA.

Best Wishes,
Rene

workboresme

Thanks, Rene.

Current processing times are June 27th, 2006, so I don't think I'll get it before Thursday (which is the 89th day).
Either way, I've figured out whatever happens on Thursday happens, and if I do get denied I will go home - it will be pointless trying to stay.
My husband and I will face whatever challenges come our way - we're strong enough to get through it