FAQ: How To Renew Employment Authorization Card?

How do I renew my EAD card?

To renew your temporary EAD you need to file another Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. According to USCIS guidelines, you can file the renewal application up to 180 days (roughly 6 months) before the expiration date of your current EAD.

How long does it take to renew employment authorization card?

Renewal work permits generally take about 150 days (or longer) to process, so again, it’s important to start the renewal process early. Boundless stays with you until the green card finish line, helping you keep on top of follow-on forms and every other important milestone along your immigration journey.

Can I renew my employment authorization card after expired?

Renew an EAD If you are still eligible for employment authorization but your EAD will be expiring or has expired, you should file for a renewal EAD by submitting a new Form I-765 and filing fee (if required), unless a fee waiver is requested and approved.

What happens if my EAD card expires?

If the new EAD is not in hand at the time the previous EAD expires, the employee will be placed on leave without pay until the new EAD is received. If it takes longer than six weeks to receive the new EAD, the employee will be terminated but can be rehired once the new EAD is received.

How long does EAD renewal take 2020?

It usually takes 60-90 days to process and approve the EAD application after you have submitted an RFE response to USCIS.

What is the fee for EAD renewal?

$410. You may be exempt from paying the filing fee. See the form instructions for more information.

Can I hire someone with an expired employment authorization card?

No. Expired documents are no longer acceptable for Form I-9. These individuals may continue to work based on their expired Employment Authorization Documents (Forms I-766) during the automatic extension period specified in the Federal Register notice.

Is biometrics required for EAD renewal?

While DHS regulations provide for an automatic extension of employment authorization for certain EAD renewals, H-4, L-2, and E nonimmigrants are not included in the applicable automatic renewal provisions. DHS regulations provide specific authority to require biometrics submission at 8 CFR 103.2(b)(9) and 103.16.

Can I work while my i-765 is pending?

Applying for a Green Card & Form I-765 Once your application is approved, USCIS will send you an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that you can use to work in the U.S. while awaiting the approval of your green card. EAD is valid for both full and part-time work.

How many times can you renew your employment authorization card?

The employment authorization document is usually issued with a one-year or two-year validity period. You can file for the renewal any time starting from four months before the expiration of the current work permit. You can easily determine your EAD’s expiration date by checking the front of the card.

Do I need to renew my work permit if I have a green card?

After you have received this permit, you will be required to renew it every one to two years depending on your immigration status. When your permit is issued, there will be an expiration date on the front of your card.

What happens after I-765 is approved?

If USCIS approves your application, you will receive two documents – your Employment Authorization Document (EAD), also known as the “USCIS I-766 card” or “work permit”, and in another envelope your SSN card. We will mail your SSN card to the address you listed on your I-765 application.

Is there a grace period for expired employment authorization card?

Foreign nationals in certain employment eligibility categories who file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to renew their EADs may receive automatic extensions of their expiring EAD for up to 180 days.

How long can I stay after EAD expires?

Generally, OPT holders have a 60-day grace period after their EAD expires. During this time, they can stay in the US, and they can file an application to change to another immigration status.

How long can I work after my EAD expires?

USCIS issued a rule allowing some EAD holders who have timely filed an EAD renewal application to be automatically granted authorization to legally work in the U.S for up to 180 days after their EAD cards expire.