Can I file I-485 and I-765 together?

Currently, the filing of the I-485 application for permanent residence is filed jointly with the I-765 application for employment authorization and the I-131 application for a travel document with one fee of $1225. The $1225 filing fee includes the I-485, I-765, I-131 and biometrics fee.

What documents you need for 485?

For a typical applicant, an I-485 checklist of supporting documents should include:

• Government-Issued Photo ID.
• Passport-Style Photos.
• Birth Certificate.
• I-94 Arrival/Departure Record.
• I-797 Notice of Action.
• Proof of Lawful Status.

Do you have to pay for i-765 with I-485?

You are required to pay a fee when filing Form I-765 or Form I-131. It does not matter that you have submitted a Form I-485 and it is still pending. Employment Authorization Documents and Travel Documents are free for applicants who paid the fee for Form I-485 as long as their I-485 is pending.

Does I-765 require biometrics?

Do I need to pay a biometrics fee? USCIS may request that I-765 applicants appear at a USCIS office for an interview. The interview may include a collection of biometrics (fingerprints, photograph, and signature) at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC). Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applicants must undergo biometrics.

How much is the I-485 fee?

How long does it take for I-485 to be approved?

8 to 14 months
After filing Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, and related forms, your I-485 processing time can take anywhere from 8 to 14 months.

What happens after I-485 is approved?

Upon approval, the applicant is mailed a Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card. The date the Form I-485 is approved becomes the date of adjustment, which in turn determines how soon the newly adjusted Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) may apply for U.S. citizenship. Permanent Resident Cards are valid for ten years.

How long to get EAD card after biometrics?

You should receive these appointments anywhere from 2-6 months after filing the AOS. EAD/AP approvals After biometrics have been completed, a card will be issued for Employment Authorization (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) travel authorization within approximately.

How do you know if your EAD is approved?

It can take a few months to get the EAD approved. Using the receipt number, you can track your case status. Alternatively, you can also call the National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283. Once your petition is approved, USCIS will send you a plastic EAD card.

What happens to EAD if I-485 is denied?

If the individual’s I-485 is subsequently denied, the EAD card automatically terminates. In fact, the EAD card is cancelled and their employment authorization is cancelled on the day that the decision is issued denying the I-485.

Is the I-485 checklist an optional form?

Now that’s you’re done with Form I-485 checklist, let’s get started with Form I-765 checklist. Form I-765 is an optional form. Put together the documents listed in Form I-765 checklist only if you’ve decided to filed Form I-765.

Do you have to file I-765 and I-485 together?

You may file these forms together. If you choose not to file Form I-765 and/or Form I-131 with your Form I-485, then you must submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence that you filed a Form I-485.

Do you need a checklist for Form I-765?

Please do not submit this checklist with your Form I-765. It is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements.

How to file an I-485 application for Employment Authorization?

You may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with your Form I-485 or while it is pending. If you file Form I-765, write “ (c) (9)” as your eligibility category for Part 2, Item Number 27 on your Form I-765.