Even if you've previously had a work permit, it is an initial application if you're applying for the first time under a new eligibility category. https://citizenpath.com/form-i-765-guide/ as per this guide

renewal. I have same exact situation. I questioned my lawyer’s paralegal and she said she filed 1,000 EAD and she checked renewal without an issue. I got the EAD without an issue

@Ice Cream yes previously I had a work permit under category C8 pending asylum and also I was in removal proceedings. But now I’m no longer in removal proceedings and the judge has dismissed my case and closed my pending asylum.

@domino 23 based on your own experience I should check renewal? Even if the category is different than the previous category? Thanks

keep faith my asylum was denied 2018 and got EAD always with renewal can you tell me how do you dismissed your asylum I want my asylum dismissed too I got married usc thank you 🙏

@j singh if you’re in removal proceeding with a pending asylum case in the court then you got married to a usc so first your wife or husband needs to file I-130 petition for you once the I-130 is approved and your lawyer will file a motion to dismiss your case and once the judge has dismissed your case you can file the green card form I-485. Your lawyer need to send the I-130 notice of approval to the court in order to get your asylum dismissed.

just check renewal. it’s fine either way. like I said I have same exact situation and mine was checked renewal. I got the EAD in less than 3 months back in 2022