Now that my I-526 application is approved, when I submit the I-485 application and become eligible for an employment authorization document and advance parole, will the fact that I am a green card applicant through an approved EB-5 application impact the processing times for EAD and AP? Additionally, what are the current processing times for EAD and AP, and is premium processing an option for my application?
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Lynne Feldman
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryGenerally 3-6 months after filing but they vary widely.
Phuong Le
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryFrom what we have seen this year, EAD usually comes in about 120 days. AP usually in about 8 or 9 months. No premium processing unfortunately.
Dennis Tristani
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryThere is no premium processing as of yet for the EAD/AP applications. Processing has sped up considerably in recent months - EADs are being approved in 3-4 months and advance parole is taking roughly the same (although some cases are still taking 6 months or longer).
Ying Lu
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryThough the national average processing time for EAD and AP seems very long, according to my personal experience, my EB-5 clients usually get their EAD and AP in 4-6 months. There is no premium processing for EAD or AP. However, if you have a special case that meets the expedite handling criteria, you may file an expedite request with USCIS, which will be decided case by case.
Stephen Berman
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryThe EAD processing times are no different for EB-5 than other adjustment cases. About 30 - 180 days.
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