Work before being issued the work authorization

[Janulla 1]

Hello, what happens if you work on a K-1 visa without receiving the work authorization? Will they really deport you?

Thanks

[rebeccajo 14]

Any immigrant without proper authorization to work is deportable. Why would a K1 be different?

[Janulla 1]

Any immigrant without proper authorization to work is deportable. Why would a K1 be different?

I know it's not different, but b/c money is tight we were thinking of starting work before the authorization. I just don't know if they actually do deport people, of if it's something they say they will do and never do kind of a thing.

[canadian_wife 1,785]

I don't think it is different, you must have waited a long time to come to the US, why risk it now?

[TayRivers 4]

Any immigrant without proper authorization to work is deportable. Why would a K1 be different?

I know it's not different, but b/c money is tight we were thinking of starting work before the authorization. I just don't know if they actually do deport people, of if it's something they say they will do and never do kind of a thing.

The law says you need a EAD to be able to work in the US... Why start your new life by breaking the law!!!!

Will you lie to USCIS if they ask you if you have done any unauthorized work in the US, I was asked that at my greencard interview and agin when I had my interview for my citizenship..

[Janulla 1]

Any immigrant without proper authorization to work is deportable. Why would a K1 be different?

I know it's not different, but b/c money is tight we were thinking of starting work before the authorization. I just don't know if they actually do deport people, of if it's something they say they will do and never do kind of a thing.

The law says you need a EAD to be able to work in the US... Why start your new life by breaking the law!!!!

Will you lie to USCIS if they ask you if you have done any unauthorized work in the US, I was asked that at my greencard interview and agin when I had my interview for my citizenship..

Yeah you guys are right

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

If money is tight, get your AOS in asap. What type of work are you looking for btw once you get your EAD?

[Janulla 1]

If money is tight, get your AOS in asap. What type of work are you looking for btw once you get your EAD?

Any job that pays lol

[familyguy 2]

My understanding is that overstays and unauthorized work are forgiven on adjustment of status, with the rider that it is only unauthorised work that was prior to the filing of I 485. Unauthorized work AFTER the filing of I 485 provides grounds for denial of AOS.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Okay, I was going to mention that if you were looking at a specific career you can do relevant volunteer work which can help with networking. I had a friend who was laid off in February and after doing volunteer work it lead to a job.

[Janulla 1]

My understanding is that overstays and unauthorized work are forgiven on adjustment of status, with the rider that it is only unauthorised work that was prior to the filing of I 485. Unauthorized work AFTER the filing of I 485 provides grounds for denial of AOS.

Well I haven't filed I-485 yet.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

To keep it short and simple:

If you work without EAD or a green card, you are breaking the law. 'nuff said.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

My understanding is that overstays and unauthorized work are forgiven on adjustment of status, with the rider that it is only unauthorised work that was prior to the filing of I 485. Unauthorized work AFTER the filing of I 485 provides grounds for denial of AOS.

Your probably right, however its not something I'd risk doing. For one thing you'll find that the idea of "forgiving" isn't definite in all situations and immigration tends to act in inconsistent ways.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

plus any suggestion of illegal activity is against VJ's terms of service.

[Janulla 1]

plus any suggestion of illegal activity is against VJ's terms of service.

thanks