Here is my situation - Currently on L1B expiring 30 Sep 2013. Wife filed i-130 under F2A category - PD is 8 Nov 2013. Provided my PD is current in Aug 2013 VB, [b]how long does it take to get the EAD and AP?[/b] [b]If the visa dates retrogress in the following months will EAD processing also be delayed?[/b] Since my visa is only valid until Sep end, I will not be able to work for my employer after that until I get my EAD. My employer has provided me the option to go for L1B new visa from Canada. If visa is not granted, [b]will Visa Officer cancel my current valid L1 visa as well[/b]? I do not want my AOS application to be void if I cannot enter US. I am just torn between going to Canada for new L1 visa or waiting and not being able to work until I get my EAD. Is it possible that the EAD is denied? Oh my gosh... I am getting crazy thinking about all this. All I want is to stay with my family and get the GC asap.

[quote=agwj1276;1145]Here is my situation - Currently on L1B expiring 30 Sep 2013. Wife filed i-130 under F2A category [/quote] F2A is for spouse and children of permanent resident. If you are on L1, I am confused how your spouse filed in this category. [quote] - PD is 8 Nov 2013.[/quote] Another typo? [quote] Provided my PD is current in Aug 2013 VB, [b]how long does it take to get the EAD and AP?[/b] [b]If the visa dates retrogress in the following months will EAD processing also be delayed?[/b] Since my visa is only valid until Sep end, I will not be able to work for my employer after that until I get my EAD. My employer has provided me the option to go for L1B new visa from Canada. If visa is not granted, [b]will Visa Officer cancel my current valid L1 visa as well[/b]? I do not want my AOS application to be void if I cannot enter US. I am just torn between going to Canada for new L1 visa or waiting and not being able to work until I get my EAD. Is it possible that the EAD is denied? Oh my gosh... I am getting crazy thinking about all this. All I want is to stay with my family and get the GC asap.[/quote] Please see this blog post. It should answer the questions above. http://blog.mygcvisa.com/2013/04/how-to-file-i-485-application.html

This will be helpful too : http://blog.mygcvisa.com/2013/07/fb-category-frequently-asked-questions.html

Hi Amazon, Yes, it was a typo. I actually meant that my wife who is a LPR filed for me under F2A category and my priority date is 10 Nov 2011. Thanks for all your informative blogs. I must say that along with the useful information your website is so easy to navigate. So the F2A is current... good news !!! I have started preparing for my i485 documents. I already got the i693 completed. My TB Skin test came out to be positive but the chest XRay was clean... so it was a relief ! Right now, I have three questions, if you can answer them please: 1) I am on L1B visa. From where can I get an A-Number. It seems to be there on almost all the forms. 2) My wife quit her job 2 months ago to take care of our 6 month old baby. Can it be an issue, if I show my annual income (82K) on the form? 3) My current L1B visa is expiring on 29 Sep 2013 and I will be sending the i485 packet alongwith EAD and AP forms in first week of August. Is there a way that I can get my EAD and AP before my 29 Seep 2013? Otherwise, I will have to quit my job until I get my EAD.

1. Please see this: http://www.laborimmigration.com/2008/06/the-a-number-explained/ 2. Please see this for cosponsor: http://www.mygcvisa.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1043#post1220 3. It entirely depends on USCIS on how quickly they process applications.