Can I apply for AP and EAD more than once if the process takes too long?

Yes. As long as your green card petition through EB-2 NIW remains pending and you continue to be eligible, you can renew your Advance Parole (AP) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) more than once. These documents have a limited validity period, and nothing prevents you from filing a new request when the process extends beyond the original timeline.

Renewal is done by submitting the appropriate forms to USCIS before your current documents expire. Since AP and EAD support your ability to work and travel while you wait, keeping track of their validity helps you avoid gaps that could disrupt your daily life.

• Eligibility depends on the underlying petition remaining pending and in good standing.
• It is best to start the renewal process well in advance, without waiting until the expiration date.
• Maintaining a consistent filing history reinforces your good faith throughout the process.

The rules, forms, and costs involved can change, so it is worth confirming the current requirements with USCIS or with an immigration professional before filing each renewal.

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