L2 EAD and biometrics

[ERMKS]

Hello,

I am landing in USA in 2 weeks on L2 and planning to apply for EAD. Could someone please assist for following queries :

1. Does L2 EAD requires Biometrics? (visa Biometrics happened in Nov1st week'2021.) I saw a notification that biometrics is suspended since May 2021 for 2 years.
2. What is the approx timelines of getting biometrics interview post document receipt ?
3. Does getting RFE (i-94 reflecting applicant not in USA) means denial or submitting response to RFE with updated I-94 has chances of EAD issuance ?

Thanks

[rkk09]

Hi Member,
Please see my response below.
Does L2 EAD requires Biometrics? (visa Biometrics happened in Nov1st week'2021.) I saw a notification that biometrics is suspended since May 2021 for 2 years.
Answer: Yes. For EAD, you dont require biometrics process.
What is the approx timelines of getting biometrics interview post document receipt ?
Answer: In your case, you dont need to present and pay for biometrics process.
Does getting RFE (i-94 reflecting applicant not in USA) means denial or submitting response to RFE with updated I-94 has chances of EAD issuance ?
Answer: First you can not apply EAD petition while are in the abroad. You will need to apply I-765 once you reach the USA. When you file the petition, you will need to include I-94 document. Issuing RFE is for only seeking additional supporting documents not for denial.
Thanks