Fiancee's Ability To Work While AOS In Process.

[mixtapejunkie 0]

Does my fiancee's K-1 visa allow her to work or return to school? We have already applied and received her SS# card.

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

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School will depend on the state and school- most will require a more long term visa/ greencard.

She cannot work without work authorisation (=EAD), ie she first needs to get married to you, then file for AOS and EAD, then be granted the EAD (or greencard, whichever comes first).

[JerseyDomRep 4]

*** Moving from K1 to AOS from Family visa forum ****

School will depend on the state and school- most will require a more long term visa/ greencard.

She cannot work without work authorisation (=EAD), ie she first needs to get married to you, then file for AOS and EAD, then be granted the EAD (or greencard, whichever comes first).

I dont think she can work until her status is changed. Also I believe that the SS# is only for bank account and paperwork purposes.

[SF2007 48]

A K1 holder cannot work with a SSN only. If you received her card, you can read on it "Valid only for work with DHS authorization", which means you have to wait for her EAD or GC for her to be allowed to work.

In some states, SSN and proof of residence are enough to get her a driver's license. Other than that, she can use her SSN to be added to your utility bills and get a joint/her own bank account. Both utility bills and joint bank account are considered good proof of a bona fide marriage should you have an AOS interview and need to provide evidence.