I already have an EAD based on economic hardship for my F-1 status. However, my EAD expires in March and I am planning on filing I-485 in May/June because I will be a military spouse by then. Can I renew my EAD before filing my I-485? And will this jeopardize my I-485 application?
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Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyIf eligible, you can renew the F-1 hardship EAD. If not, always best to include the I-765 and I-131 with I-485 filing (cannot be filed before the I-485 though. We file them concurrently.)
Dennis Tristani
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyRenewing a separate EAD will not affect your I-485 application.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYou have to renew it before you file I-485. Filing I-485 will also give you a right to apply for an EAD.
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