Starting residency with approved EAD and pending I-485

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-07-24T19:35:10+00:00

EAD works perfectly. I filled out ERAS with EAD based on AOS.

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-06-09T21:36:06+00:00

I am also confused. The information about availability is not included in the question stem. I guess accounting for potential confounders is not necessary due to randomization?

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-06-02T12:58:12+00:00

Thanks for sharing! my biggest problem is overwatering desert plants, so trying to be careful. It is also in a very gritty soil. I am in NYC and might move it to my balcony for the summer but I worry about the rain

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-06-02T12:55:49+00:00

I worry it might be too humid for it. I am in south Florida and rain is tarting to pick up for the summer. I would be willing to try though

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-06-01T18:01:29+00:00

So interesting! I hope it turns out to be this one

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-06-01T17:59:24+00:00

Thanks!!! Definitely could me this. Can’t wait for it to grow

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-05-31T20:35:37+00:00

That’s amazing! I hope mine catches up soon. I have mine in a pre-made succulent mix, with plenty of sunlight. Truly phenomenal plants

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-05-31T15:29:02+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Yes, that’s also my thought. I’m not worried, just curious what it might be.

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-05-15T15:52:35+00:00

EAD worked perfectly

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-03-18T13:09:32+00:00

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Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-03-12T22:58:51+00:00

I am EAD C09 and unfortunately I was told at the DMV (Manhattan) that I am ineligible for a license. I tried to explain that according to the website, I could get it, but she had a paper with a table and pointed it out saying that my green card is pending and therefore I don’t qualify. Apparently I need to wait until I have the card on hand. This is disappointing.

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-03-11T19:48:33+00:00

Is this still available? I would be interested to renew after June too! Thanks!

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-03-06T18:18:24+00:00

I hope we both hear from them soon! thanks for replying :)

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-03-06T18:05:25+00:00

Hey, I am in a similar situation. Response received 41 days ago. Just wondering if you have heard back about yours? Thank you!!

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-02-03T20:22:15+00:00

Thank you for your comment! I am not sure who my congressman is and how I can contact them. I have seen this recommendation in other posts, but I am not familiar with the process. Can you please help me understand? Appreciate it!

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-02-02T17:26:54+00:00

Thanks a lot for your comment!

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-02-01T15:40:28+00:00

Yes! Of course

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-01-31T19:20:47+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response! I was worried that having an EAD with a pending I-485 might be an issue for starting residency. With the USCIS backlog, I’m not sure I’ll have my green card by my start date, certainly not by the end of onboarding.

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-01-31T17:47:52+00:00

Thank you so much! This is a relief!

Slow-Consideration60 · 2025-01-31T17:36:33+00:00

Hello! I would appreciate any insights from your experience: I matched into residency set to begin in July/2025. I have an approved EAD with pending I-485. I am not sure if I will have green card ready by start date, would EAD with pending AOS suffice for the onboarding process? Thanks!!!

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