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Hello i need help in filling out I-765.
I was on F-1 and graduated in Dec 2009. Got my EAD card in Jan 2010 which was valid for my one year OPT. After that, I did my first H1B from 2011 to 2014, am currently on my second H1B. I have not got any other EAD card since the one and only card I got while on OPT.
My husband is USC, and we have I-130 and I-485 pending. I want to apply for I-765 so I can work for any employer if I want to change jobs, but I am having difficulties in filling out I-765.
1.) I-765 instruction page 1 says" If you are a lawful permanent resident, a conditional resident, or a nonimmigrant authorized to be employed with a specific employer under 8 CFR 274a.12(b), do not use this form. " H1B falls under the last category. Can I still file I-765 using C9 category? I have the receipt of I-485 filing.
2.) The form asks if I am applying for "Permission to accept employment", "Replacement" , or " Renewal of Permission to accept employment", which one should I choose? This is my first time filing I-765 since my husband and I filed I-130 & I-485 after we got married. But I have been through OPT, and am currently on 2nd H1B.
3.) Q10, Alien #. I have an A # since 2010 OPT time, but the I-485 receipt has given me a new/different A #. I read from different links that A# reassignment when one files I-485 is not a concern. But my questions is, should I put down the new A# and then attach an explanation letter stating my old A#? The old A# is what shows up on the old EAD card.
4.) Q11, "Have you ever before applied for employment authorization from USCIS?". Should I say Yes? or No? Again, this is my first time filing I-765 since I filed my I-130 & I-485 and got a new A#. If it is a yes, the form asks which USCIS office, dates, granted/denied. I live in Los Angeles so I assume Los Angeles USCIS would be the one since I have no idea/memory which USCIS office I sent in my petition before. Also are they asking info for my OPT period? my first H1B? my current/second H1B?
Please help!
Thank you so much
I was on F-1 and graduated in Dec 2009. Got my EAD card in Jan 2010 which was valid for my one year OPT. After that, I did my first H1B from 2011 to 2014, am currently on my second H1B. I have not got any other EAD card since the one and only card I got while on OPT.
My husband is USC, and we have I-130 and I-485 pending. I want to apply for I-765 so I can work for any employer if I want to change jobs, but I am having difficulties in filling out I-765.
1.) I-765 instruction page 1 says" If you are a lawful permanent resident, a conditional resident, or a nonimmigrant authorized to be employed with a specific employer under 8 CFR 274a.12(b), do not use this form. " H1B falls under the last category. Can I still file I-765 using C9 category? I have the receipt of I-485 filing.
2.) The form asks if I am applying for "Permission to accept employment", "Replacement" , or " Renewal of Permission to accept employment", which one should I choose? This is my first time filing I-765 since my husband and I filed I-130 & I-485 after we got married. But I have been through OPT, and am currently on 2nd H1B.
3.) Q10, Alien #. I have an A # since 2010 OPT time, but the I-485 receipt has given me a new/different A #. I read from different links that A# reassignment when one files I-485 is not a concern. But my questions is, should I put down the new A# and then attach an explanation letter stating my old A#? The old A# is what shows up on the old EAD card.
4.) Q11, "Have you ever before applied for employment authorization from USCIS?". Should I say Yes? or No? Again, this is my first time filing I-765 since I filed my I-130 & I-485 and got a new A#. If it is a yes, the form asks which USCIS office, dates, granted/denied. I live in Los Angeles so I assume Los Angeles USCIS would be the one since I have no idea/memory which USCIS office I sent in my petition before. Also are they asking info for my OPT period? my first H1B? my current/second H1B?
Please help!
Thank you so much
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