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Is it possible to get an extension for my Employment Authorization Document (EAD), I need an immigration attorney

Asked over 3 years ago - El Paso, TX

Summary: My EAD is about to expire (mid-November 08) and I have unfortunately, been placed on a denied status (with Motion To Reopen).

I have had no response in regards to my Motion To Reopen and need to continue working.

Can I get an extension for my EAD (Btw, if I am in a "denied" status, is this possible?)

Can anyone recommend a good attorney to help me out.

Thank you.

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Robert Philip Webber

Reputation Level 12

Answered over 3 years ago. Immigration Attorney in Minneapolis, MN.

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If your EAD was based on a pending I-485 application, and your I-485 application has been denied; then it is not possible to extend your EAD application based on filing a motion to re-open the I-485.

You would need a new I-485 filed with a new I-765, and depending on the facts, this might not be possible in October 2008 or November 2008, and even if it is possible, it would take approximately 3 months for the new I-765 application to be approved, that is, 3 months from filing the new case before you get new EAD.

It is true that if USCIS approved your motion to re-open and re-instated your pending I-485, then you could obtain a new EAD based on that re-instated I-485 being pending.

Yours is definitely a complex situation, and you will want to retain a qualifed attorney in your area to advise you. Good luck.

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Alan James Brinkmeier

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Answered over 2 years ago. Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney in Chicago, IL.

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I agree with the previous answer. Try to obtain your own attorney if you must.

Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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