Consequences of Using Your EAD and AP While Your AOS is Pending

Consequences of Using Your EAD and AP While Your AOS is Pending

ByKatherine Barnes

Most people who apply for adjustment of status (AOS) also apply for an employment authorization document (EAD) and advance parole (AP) at the same time. Because of the lengthy processing times for AOS applications, your EAD and AP will likely be approved prior to your green card. Using those benefits, however, comes with consequences you…

Why didn’t I get an EAD / AP Combo Card?
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Why didn’t I get an EAD / AP Combo Card?

ByKatherine Barnes

Recently, USCIS has been approving Employment Authorization documents (EADs) without approving advance parole travel documents (APs) at the same time even though both applications were filed together. For the past ten or so years, USCIS has normally issued EAD/AP cards, or combo cards, when applicants applied for employment authorization and advance parole at the same…