If the application for an EAD is denied, the applicant will receive a letter explaining reasons why the application was denied. The alien is unable to appeal the decision to higher authority. However, the applicant may submit a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider with the office that made the unfavorable decision. By filing these motions, the applicant may ask the office to reexamine or reconsider its decision. The applicant must state new facts in the motion to reopen that are to be provided in the reopened proceeding, which must be accompanied by affidavits or other documentary evidence. The application must establish, in the motion to reconsider, that the decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy, and further establish that the decision was incorrect based on the evidence in the file at the time the decision was made.

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Description
Who is eligible for an EAD?
Who does not need the EAD to be employed?
How to apply
Appeal after an application is denied
What is an Interim EAD?
What is the difference between an EAD and Labor Certification?
What are the necessary supporting documents to apply for an EAD?
EAD and a Pending I-485
How much are the attorney fee and the filing fee?
EAD Issues in the Latest Z&A Memo
Frequently asked questions and answers about EAD