FILING I-130

[Camo 5]

We're applying from F1/OPT TO LPR via marriage to USC.

QUESTION 18: Address in the United States where your relative intends to live:?

As married couple, we live in the same house and share same address. so which address should we put as the question states "INTENDS"?

Question 15 for RELATIVE: Name and address of present employer (if any).

Since we are typing into the limited space, we were only able to include the name and city of the present employer. Should we leave it like that or include a note with the FULL address of the employer ?

As F1-OPT, relative graduated in June and received OPT in September 2011; however, he had a valid EAD issued for economy hardship which he used to apply for work after graduation in June 2011. will this result in working illegally?

Thanks for taking time to respond.

Edited March 1, 2012 by Camo

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Please keep in mind this form is used for all sorts of people in all sorts of situations. Answer the question.

Full info. You can also write by hand.

I don't understand what you're asking here. Good luck.

[Camo 5]

Please keep in mind this form is used for all sorts of people in all sorts of situations. Answer the question.

Full info. You can also write by hand.

I don't understand what you're asking here. Good luck.

Lets try it this way.

I have an employment authorization based on economy hardship from March 2011 - March 2012. I graduated (F-1) in June 2011 and was required to apply for a Post completion OPT which was approved in September 2011. So, I started OPT job in June 2011 by using the employment authorization based on economy hardship while I was waiting for employment authorization for OPT to be approved in September 2011.

Question: Will I penalized for working with the "employment authorization on economy hardship" after graduation ?

[shxn 2]

Lets try it this way.

I have an employment authorization based on economy hardship from March 2011 - March 2012. I graduated (F-1) in June 2011 and was required to apply for a Post completion OPT which was approved in September 2011. So, I started OPT job in June 2011 by using the employment authorization based on economy hardship while I was waiting for employment authorization for OPT to be approved in September 2011.

Question: Will I penalized for working with the "employment authorization on economy hardship" after graduation ?

Employment is limited to no more than 20 hours per week when school is in session, full-time during holidays or vacation periods. Employment authorization is automatically terminated when a student fails to maintain status. Students may work for an employer at any job, anywhere in the United States. A job offer is not required in advance of obtaining employment authorization.

Students seeking employment authorization based on economic hardship will need to apply by mail to the C.I.S. Nebraska Service Center to obtain an employment authorization document (EAD), which is valid in one-year intervals. There is a $120 fee for the EAD

As far as I know, once you graduate your ead card based on economy hardship would be invalid and that's why they give you the option of staying for another year for opt or leave as you're no longer a student. I know you have a grace period of 60 days between graduation and employment. and you are not allowed to work until you receive your card in hand. if you can't find a job within the time frame, you are supposed to leave the country but most people stay through the validity of their opt.

I don't think you'd be penalized but you should not hide it from USCIS.

[Camo 5]

Employment is limited to no more than 20 hours per week when school is in session, full-time during holidays or vacation periods. Employment authorization is automatically terminated when a student fails to maintain status. Students may work for an employer at any job, anywhere in the United States. A job offer is not required in advance of obtaining employment authorization.

Students seeking employment authorization based on economic hardship will need to apply by mail to the C.I.S. Nebraska Service Center to obtain an employment authorization document (EAD), which is valid in one-year intervals. There is a $120 fee for the EAD

As far as I know, once you graduate your ead card based on economy hardship would be invalid and that's why they give you the option of staying for another year for opt or leave as you're no longer a student. I know you have a grace period of 60 days between graduation and employment. and you are not allowed to work until you receive your card in hand. if you can't find a job within the time frame, you are supposed to leave the country but most people stay through the validity of their opt.

I don't think you'd be penalized but you should not hide it from USCIS.

Trust me, there is nothing to hide from USCIS. Our document will speak.

Btw, EAD based on economic hardship can be obtained not only at CIS Nebraska, and the fee is about $385 or so.

thanks much.

Edited March 1, 2012 by Camo