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[Kroni473 10]

I have been applying for jobs just to get my resume out. I have my SSC but not my EAD. I have only been here for just over a month and my fiancé keeps pressuring me to apply for jobs. No matter how much I tell her it does't make sense, she keeps doing it. Now I have two interviews that I know would not make sense attending since I have no authorization to work. What should I do at the interview? I know tell the truth but we are getting married next month and the process for approval of the EAD is approximately 90 days. I need help, seriously.

[msbau764 245]

I have been applying for jobs just to get my resume out. I have my SSC but not my EAD. I have only been here for just over a month and my fiancé keeps pressuring me to apply for jobs. No matter how much I tell her it does't make sense, she keeps doing it. Now I have two interviews that I know would not make sense attending since I have no authorization to work. What should I do at the interview? I know tell the truth but we are getting married next month and the process for approval of the EAD is approximately 90 days. I need help, seriously.

why is your fiance pressuring you to work? You need to tell him/her to relax. Once you get authorization you will apply.

[belinda63 2,981]

A practice interview is a good thing but it is a waste of time for the employer and might close a door to a job that would be available when you obtain work authorization. Why go to an interview when you won't be able to start for at least several months.

[JRF 117]

You will be asked to provide work authorization documentation - attending an interview and getting an offer makes no sense.

This isn't directed at you but people who pursue the K-1 track forget to factor the extended wait time for EAD into the costs. The benefit of having a loved-one in the US faster (vs. CR-1) has a cost: people give up careers in their country of origin. Delayed gratification has a cost, but it also has a benefit. I waited almost 18 months from NOA-1 but my wife continued to work until after approval for the visa. She had her SS card three weeks after arrival.

Best of luck.

[Kroni473 10]

I keep telling her that it doesn't make sense but she thinks I am putting up road blocks.

[msbau764 245]

I keep telling her that it doesn't make sense but she thinks I am putting up road blocks.

Direct her to this forum.

[belinda63 2,981]

So ask her if you are offered the job what are you supposed to do. You can't accept the job.

[TBoneTX 43,020]

Stand firm. Your accepting any offer without authorization would waste the employer's time (at minimum) and is contrary to the laws that apply to your immigration process.

[Boiler 43,397]

Depends on how long they are looking out. Not very logical if it is for Christmas.

Most of my life I have had to give 3 months notice so for my industry nobody is usually looking for someone who can start tomorrow.

If she is so keen why are you waiting so long to get married?

What does she expect you to say?

Edited November 20, 2014 by Boiler

[Kroni473 10]

We chose that date cause its when we met. Since we had a long distance relationship and only spent vacation time with each other, we decided to allow some time before we had the ceremony. So I could decide if I like it or not. But she expects me to explain the situation to them. There is a 4 weeks training and its a Direct Sales Rep job. Going door to door and sell the company's product. I feel lost. Really lost.

[Boiler 43,397]

Do they ask what your start date would be?

Sounds like a job with high churn. So may not matter.

[landr 126]

Go to the interviews, ask when they want someone in place and then negotiate from there. Get as far as you can in the interview process.

Get your AOS package ready so that all you are waiting for is your marriage certificate. Check with the place where you are getting married and see if you can get a same-day or next day certified marriage certificate. Once you receive your marriage certificate, send your AOS package and request an expedite on the EAD. Include written confirmation of any job offers you have to support the expedite.

Technically, there is nothing to stop you from going to interviews and getting job offers. You just can't start working until you have your EAD.

After you've confirmed that it's not an issue regarding money, I would tell your fiancee that you love her, but you need her to back off: you want to do this the legal way and you don't want to jeopardise your immigration process.

Edited November 20, 2014 by landr

[msbau764 245]

Go to the interviews, ask when they want someone in place and then negotiate from there. Get as far as you can in the interview process.

Get your AOS package ready so that all you are waiting for is your marriage certificate. Check with the place where you are getting married and see if you can get a same-day or next day certified marriage certificate. Once you receive your marriage certificate, send your AOS package and request an expedite on the EAD. Include written confirmation of any job offers you have to support the expedite.

Technically, there is nothing to stop you from going to interviews and getting job offers. You just can't start working until you have your EAD.

After you've confirmed that it's not an issue regarding money, I would tell your fiancee that you love her, but you need her to back off: you want to do this the legal way and you don't want to jeopardise your immigration process.

It depends on what type of job she is applying to and where. In a small town, the options are limited and it is not a good idea to exhaust your list by causing a few headaches in the HR department. Many jobs specfically state you must have work authorization. If she applies and does not have it there is no chance she will get hired. She would be wasting her and the HR person's time. They would take notice and not bother looking at her application again if she were to get authorization a few months later. It is best to R-E-L-A-X. Relax, and apply in a few month's time. Positions are always opening and closing.

[landr 126]

It depends on what type of job she is applying to and where. In a small town, the options are limited and it is not a good idea to exhaust your list by causing a few headaches in the HR department. Many jobs specfically state you must have work authorization. If she applies and does not have it there is no chance she will get hired. She would be wasting her and the HR person's time. They would take notice and not bother looking at her application again if she were to get authorization a few months later. It is best to R-E-L-A-X. Relax, and apply in a few month's time. Positions are always opening and closing.

I have been in this position before, on the employer's side. If the OP is the right fit, the employer will wait.

By the way, judging by the OP's avatar and posts, the OP is male, not female.

[msbau764 245]

I have been in this position before, on the employer's side. If the OP is the right fit, the employer will wait.

By the way, judging by the OP's avatar and posts, the OP is male, not female.

Like I said, it depends on the job offer. If it is a highly skilled position, it is possible that the employer will wait. If, for example, the position is for hotel receptionist, my best bet is that the employer would move on. The majority would in any case. Regardless, if the job application says it will hire only those with work authorization it is an automatic no, generally speaking.

Edited November 20, 2014 by msbau764