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When can you work after entering on CR-1 Visa

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She_Fitz   0

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Hi all,

I have a couple of questions and I wonder if any of you can help me with them.

I know the first border crossing after the visa is issued will essentially make me a resident of the US.

My question is - When am I eligible or legally able to work in the US?

Do I need to wait for my SSN? How long does it take to get that typically?

Any help would be appreciated.

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Flames9_RN   358

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You can work right away!! Some may want a SSN #, you can just explain the situation. If after 10-14 BUSINESS days no SSN card (assuming u checked off the box on the ds-230), head to ur local SSN office and ask about it, AND be prepared to file again! You can download the form at http://www.ssa.gov/ http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.html

bring ur passport with ya!! best of luck

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

 
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