Green Card Fee Paid, But USCIS Error Rejects EAD

A green card applicant is dealing with a strange USCIS rejection. Their I-765 Employment Authorisation Document application was rejected for incorrect fees even though they paid the regular 260 dollars. This has left them confused and unable to accept job offers.

Confusion Over Fee Payment

The applicant is married to a US citizen, and their Adjustment of Status I-485 was accepted without issues. Many of you who filed the same way were also accepted, which adds to the confusion. The rules around concurrent filings remain inconsistent.

How USCIS Handled the Filing

The applicant filed the I-130 online, and the I-485 and I-765 by mail. Experts say USCIS treated the I-765 as a standalone filing, which needs a higher fee. But since the I-485 was in the same packet, the concurrent filing fee should have applied.

Applicant Left Without Answers

The rejection has left the applicant without clarity. They are unsure if they need to file again or wait for a response. The loss of work opportunities adds more pressure.

Expert Guidance To Fix The Issue

Experts advise sending the I-485 receipt notice to USCIS to show that the filings were concurrent. This error feels unfair, and the applicant remains frustrated as they wait for the EAD approval they need for work.