L2 And 485 Based Ead Question

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Hi everyone

I currently hold an L2 STATUS(spouse is L1) and work in US based on an L2 based EAD(valid till 2010). We have filed for our I-485 processing and received the receipts. My husband also applied for an EAD based on his 485(and i did not since I have one from the L2 status) and he received his ead.

However we realize now--that if my husband uses his EAD; my L2 BASED EAD will be invalid and i wont be able to work based on that. My question is:

1) Since I already have a valid L2 ead until 2010 can I go ahead and apply for another ead based on my 485 filing? This is to cover me in the situation that my husband uses his EAD and I am no longer on the L2 status?

2) If yes--then should my I765(ead application) be filed as a new EAD application. even though i think I'll have to attach my current ead as documentation required under any past or current ead's.
Will this not create confusion?

If anyone has had a similar situation or have any knowledge about how this should be handled; please advise.

Thanks in advance!

[txh1b]

1. Yes. Use the right category C (9) I believe for this EAD.
2. Apply as a New EAD and attach L2 EAD. No reason for confusion as the eligibility for L2 ( a (18) I think)and 485 have different numbers.