EAD expiring soon.. Can we e-file I-765 ?

[anishNewbie]

I want to apply for my OPT extension. I am currently on 12-month OPT.

I am too close to my deadline. So guys please reply ASAP.

I found 2 contradicting information on USCIS website.. Please help..

USCIS - Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-765

Who Is Eligible to e-File This Form

Except for those categories listed above, applicants falling in the categories described in Part 2 of Form I-765 Instructions are eligible for electronic filing.

Category 274a.12(a)

.. Blah Blah Blah

(18) L Spouses

Category 274a.12(c)

(2) Dependent of TECRO E-1 Nonimmigrant
(3)(a) Pre-Completion Opt 12 Months
(3)(b) Post Completion Opt 12 Months
(3)(c) 17-Month STEM Extension

Allright so this says WE CAN


Now look at this link

USCIS - Application for Employment Authorization


Electronic Filing:

Please note that the option to file Form I-765 electronically for the eligibility category (c)(3)(i) has been disabled. The option to file Form I-765 electronically for the new eligibility categories (c)(3)(A), (c)(3)(B), and (c)(3)(C) is currently not available but will be available shortly. When this option becomes available, an update will be posted to this page. The option to file the Form I-765 for the eligibility codes (c)(3)(ii) and (c)(3)(iii) remains in effect.

From above it says, WE CAN'T
Any ideas any one ??


Also my another question is with Form I-765
Question 11. Date you applied for previous EAD ??

OPTIONS:
Notice Date
Receipt Date
StartDate of Previous OPT
ExpiryDate of Previos OPT
Granted Date(How do i know that??)
Received Date


Thank you..

[roseball]

Originally Posted by anishNewbie

I want to apply for my OPT extension. I am currently on 12-month OPT.

I am too close to my deadline. So guys please reply ASAP.

I found 2 contradicting information on USCIS website.. Please help..

USCIS - Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-765

Who Is Eligible to e-File This Form

Except for those categories listed above, applicants falling in the categories described in Part 2 of Form I-765 Instructions are eligible for electronic filing.

Category 274a.12(a)

.. Blah Blah Blah

(18) L Spouses

Category 274a.12(c)

(2) Dependent of TECRO E-1 Nonimmigrant
(3)(a) Pre-Completion Opt 12 Months
(3)(b) Post Completion Opt 12 Months
(3)(c) 17-Month STEM Extension

Allright so this says WE CAN


Now look at this link

USCIS - Application for Employment Authorization


Electronic Filing:

Please note that the option to file Form I-765 electronically for the eligibility category (c)(3)(i) has been disabled. The option to file Form I-765 electronically for the new eligibility categories (c)(3)(A), (c)(3)(B), and (c)(3)(C) is currently not available but will be available shortly. When this option becomes available, an update will be posted to this page. The option to file the Form I-765 for the eligibility codes (c)(3)(ii) and (c)(3)(iii) remains in effect.

From above it says, WE CAN'T
Any ideas any one ??


Also my another question is with Form I-765
Question 11. Date you applied for previous EAD ??

OPTIONS:
Notice Date
Receipt Date
StartDate of Previous OPT
ExpiryDate of Previos OPT
Granted Date(How do i know that??)
Received Date


Thank you..

From the above, it seems the option to file F-1 based OPT was available online at some point but for some reasons currently is disabled. So you cannot file online.

[anishNewbie]

Thank you.. I guess i will just mail my application... So if my application is received before end of OPT date..That would be fine right.. I hope it doesn't matter when they start processing ??

Could someone answer my below question please ??

Also my another question is with Form I-765
Question 11. Date you applied for previous EAD ??

OPTIONS:
Notice Date
Receipt Date
StartDate of Previous OPT
ExpiryDate of Previos OPT
Granted Date(How do i know that??)
Received Date

Thank you...

[prasadn]

Originally Posted by anishNewbie

Thank you.. I guess i will just mail my application... So if my application is received before end of OPT date..That would be fine right.. I hope it doesn't matter when they start processing ??

Could someone answer my below question please ??

Also my another question is with Form I-765
Question 11. Date you applied for previous EAD ??

OPTIONS:
Notice Date
Receipt Date
StartDate of Previous OPT
ExpiryDate of Previos OPT
Granted Date(How do i know that??)
Received Date

Thank you...

I have applied for EAD for myself and spouse 3 times now, and filled up the start date mentioned on previous EAD for question no. 11 against the date(s) field.

Hope this helps.