III. Sr Para / New Atty: EAD

Question 1

What category of EAD do approved asylees apply for?

Answer 1

A5

Question 2

What category of EAD do U-visa principal applicants apply for?

Answer 2

A19

Question 3

What category of EAD do pending adjustment of status applicants apply for?

Answer 3

C9

Question 4

What category of EAD do VAWA Self-Petitioners apply for?

Answer 4

C31

Question 5

What form do you use to apply for an EAD?

Answer 5

I-765

Question 6

At what point in the U-visa process is a principal applicant eligible to receive an EAD?

Answer 6

Upon the grant of bona fide determination

Question 7

When are U-visa derivative applicants eligible to receive an EAD?

Answer 7

After the principle applicant is granted bona fide determination AND the derivative applicants also receive the grant of bona fide determination

Question 8

When are asylum applicants able to file the I-765?

Answer 8

May file 150 days after filing their asylum application (I589)
Can receive an EAD 180 days after filing asylum application (I589)

Question 9

Name 2 common EAD Categories that qualify for an automatic extension?

Answer 9

Possible answers: A5, C8, C10, C31

See all: https://www.uscis.gov/eadautoextend

Question 10

How long is the automatic extension between May 4, 2022 - October 27, 2023?

Answer 10

540 days

Question 11

How long is the automatic extension after October 27, 2023? (AKA the normal extension time)

Answer 11

180 days

Question 12

What two things do expired EAD card holders need to show to prove they have been granted an automatic extension?

Answer 12

1. Their I-797C receipt notice after they file their I-765 renewal
2. Their expired EAD card