K-1 and the EAD??

[shadow999 0]

I came to USA through Canada. I have a valid K-1 visa with the valid I-94.

I married and applied for a social security card thinking that I could get a job while I file the form I-485.

True?? Not true?? I have read many posts on this site,,and not much clear answers. Please don't ridicule me

for asking as this is what this site is for (asking and getting help).

I think I have to concurrently file form I-765 at the same time as I file my form I-485,,,correct?? And, then wait

for my EAD card?? Correct??

Please advise...

[Aubrey 10]

A K-1 visa entry does not legally permit you to work. You must apply to adjust status after you marry and also for work authorization and wait until your work authorization is approved.

It stinks, but we all have to put up with it.

[Darnell 8,478]

Pull up an I-9 form from http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=31b3ab0a43b5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

and see if you qualify ??

[arya 22]

You can only work after you get your EAD card. Yes, you file I765 at the same time as I485 and once you file everything it may take up to 2 to 3 months to get your EAD.

[LiLMermaid 2]

Just wanted to add that you might as well apply for advance parole (I-131) along with your EAD(employment authorization document) and AOS (I-485). The fees are waived for both when filed with the I-485. Never know how long the AOS will take and if something comes up that you need to leave the US while your waiting you'll be able to. The EAD and AP usually take roughly the same amount of time to be approved.

[panamania79 2]

I came to USA through Canada. I have a valid K-1 visa with the valid I-94.

I married and applied for a social security card thinking that I could get a job while I file the form I-485.

True?? Not true?? I have read many posts on this site,,and not much clear answers. Please don't ridicule me

for asking as this is what this site is for (asking and getting help).

I think I have to concurrently file form I-765 at the same time as I file my form I-485,,,correct?? And, then wait

for my EAD card?? Correct??

Please advise...

A very good question! My husband just applied for his ss# today and I was wondering the very same thing.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

A very good question! My husband just applied for his ss# today and I was wondering the very same thing.

If you read the rest of the thread you know the answer is basically NO. You could apply and pay for one that would die with the I94 and may not arrive . You have to file AOS and you can ask for an EAD which usually arrives about 65 days after the request is received.