AOS EAD/AP Combo Card Renewal Process

AOS applicants can request to renew the EAD (form I-765) and AP (form I-131) combo card up to 180 days prior to the expiration date.

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USCIS Processing Fees

$0 (Zero USD)

EAD (form I-765) Renewal Documents

  1. Complete I-765 form and sign, download and guide is here.
  2. A copy of your current EAD/AP combo card
  3. A print-out of your electronic I-94 form - optional
  4. Two identical passport photographs, write A-Number on back of them.
  5. A copy of your I-485 form receipt notice
  6. A copy of a valid government-issued identity document, driver’s license etc
  7. A copy of passport, biographic information pages (normally those are first two and last two)
  8. Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

AP (form I-131) Renewal Documents

  1. Complete I-131 form and sign, download and guide is here.
  2. A copy of your current EAD/AP combo card
  3. A print-out of your electronic I-94 form - optional
  4. Two identical passport photographs, write A-Number on back of them.
  5. A copy of your I-485 form receipt notice
  6. A copy of a valid government-issued identity document, driver’s license etc
  7. A copy of passport, biographic information pages (normally those are first two and last two)

Generate EAD/AP Renewal Cover Letters with barcodes

Documents Order

I-765

  1. Two Passport Photos
  2. Cover Letter
  3. G-1145 form e-Notification
  4. I-765 Form
  5. Copy of current EAD/AP combo Card, (front and back)
  6. Copy of Barcodes page came with the EAD/AP approval (optional)
  7. Copy of I-485 Receipt
  8. I-94 copy (Latest) - optional
  9. Passport Biographic Page
  10. Driver’s license

I-131

  1. Color divider/paper
  2. Two Passport Photos
  3. I-131 form
  4. Copy of current EAD/AP combo card, (front and back)
  5. Copy of Barcodes page came with the EAD/AP approval (optional)
  6. Copy of I-485 Receipt
  7. I-94 copy (Latest) - optional
  8. Passport Biographic Page
  9. Driver’s license

Write “A-number” and mention “Application for I-765 and I-131 (combo card)” on the envelope and put documents in the same envelope.

If you are applying for a spouse/kids, DO NOT put applications of all individuals in one envelope and make different envelopes per individual applicant.

Above documents list is duplicate but still provide, sometime EAD and AP applications are processed separately even though request is for combo card.

Don't staple documents, use binder clip (smallest 0.6-inch clip) or paper clip.

Mailing Address

Applicants must submit documents to the USCIS Lockbox facilities.

Cross check address on USCIS site

As per Table updated by USCIS on 10/19/2023

USCIS Phoenix Lockbox

Mail your application to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox if you live in one of the following States:

Arizona, California, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania.

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries For FedEx/UPS/DHL etc deliveries
USCIS
Attn: NFB
PO Box 21281
Phoenix, AZ 85036-1281		 USCIS
Attn: NFB (Box 21281)
2108 E. Elliot Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85284-1806

USCIS Elgin Lockbox

Mail your application to the USCIS Elgin Lockbox if you live in one of the following States:

Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey , New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries For FedEx/UPS/DHL etc deliveries
USCIS
Attn: NFB
P.O. Box 4115
Carol Stream, IL 60197-4115		 USCIS
Attn: NFB (Box 4115)
2500 Westfield Drive
Elgin, IL 60124-7836

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

Mail your application to the USCIS Chicago Lockbox if you live in one of the following States:

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries For FedEx/UPS/DHL etc deliveries
USCIS
Attn: NFB
P.O. Box 805371
Chicago, IL 60680-5371		 USCIS
Attn: NFB (Box 805371)
131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

USCIS Dallas Lockbox

Mail your application to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox if you live in one of the following States:

Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arkansas, Armed Forces - America, Armed Forces - Europe, Armed Forces - Pacific, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Micronesia, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Wyoming

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries For FedEx/UPS/DHL etc deliveries
USCIS
Attn: NFB
PO Box 660867
Dallas, TX 75266-0867		 USCIS
Attn: NFB (Box 660867)
2501 S. State Hwy.
121 Business, Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067-8003

Note: When filing renewal application at one of the USCIS Lockbox facilities, you may elect to receive an email and/or text message notifying you that your application has been accepted, fill G-1145 form.

EAD/AP Renewal FAQ

Can I renew EAD/AP myself or do I need attorney for this?

You can do it yourself, you don't need attorney for filing. But if your company is offering attorney help, then go for that.

When can I renew my EAD and AP?

If you want to renew your EAD/AP combo card then you should file both applications simultaneously and no more than 180 days before the expiry date on card

How long is EAD/AP valid for?

Now·a·days card is given with 5 year validity, but previously it was 1 or 2 year.

What is EAD AP card?

EAD/AP is a combo card issued by USCIS. It combines an Employment Authorization Document (also known as a work permit or EAD) with Advance Parole permission (allowing you to travel and return to the U.S. without abandoning your green card application-in-progress.)

How many photos are required for EAD/AP Combo card?

Attach 2 photos with EAD application and 2 photos with AP applications, so total 4 photos. Sometime EAD and AP applications are processed at different time and by different people.

Renewal of EAD/AP before 120 days or 180 days?

If you are applying separately for EAD and AP, 120 days before expiry of current AP and 180 days before expiry of current EAD. If you are renewing combo card then 180 days before expiry of current card.

How to know my EAD card is combo card?

It will have text printed “Serves as I‐512 Advance Parole”. You can use card for both employment authorization purpose and for travel purpose.

for more EAD/AP FAQ, check this link.

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