Hi -
I'm new here and wanted some help and advice.
I'm presently working on an F-1 OPT due to expire end of June. My wife (currently on H1) has a PERM application in process and we expect the I-140 and I-485 (PD is current) to be filed concurrently sometime in May based on the current DOL wait times and filing I-140 through premium processing. Here are my questions -
1. If the I-485 is filed before my OPT expires but the EAD does not arrive before my OPT expires, can I still work in the interim despite having an expired OPT till the EAD comes through? Is there a grace period for me to stay and wait for the EAD to come through?
2. Do I need to be in the country to file Adjustment of Status? My wife (Principal applicant) is using my country of birth (cross chargeability) to have our PD current.
Thanks.
I'm new here and wanted some help and advice.
I'm presently working on an F-1 OPT due to expire end of June. My wife (currently on H1) has a PERM application in process and we expect the I-140 and I-485 (PD is current) to be filed concurrently sometime in May based on the current DOL wait times and filing I-140 through premium processing. Here are my questions -
1. If the I-485 is filed before my OPT expires but the EAD does not arrive before my OPT expires, can I still work in the interim despite having an expired OPT till the EAD comes through? Is there a grace period for me to stay and wait for the EAD to come through?
2. Do I need to be in the country to file Adjustment of Status? My wife (Principal applicant) is using my country of birth (cross chargeability) to have our PD current.
Thanks.
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