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What are the consequences of working without a permit while applying for AOS?

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lucylove   0

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Hey there! I'm amazed of how helpful this website is! I have a question, I would appreciate it if anyone can help.

I'm currently applying for AOS through my husband. I don't have an employment permit yet. I have been working since I was 18 years old now 22. I quit my job because I'm applying for AOS and my husband thought that would be the most ideal thing to do. How ever, I find myself wanting to go back to work. Does anyone know what USCIS does to people who are working without a permit when they're in the process of AOS? or even when they were not applying? Has anyone had this experience before? Thank you, and would appreciate any answers. Please no disrespect.

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It's possible that you could be arrested and have to wait in lockup until your status is determined / verified.

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1. Absolutely untrue. 2. Snarky and sarcastic.

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That is not a status, what visa did you enter on, when does your I 94 expire.

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What is your current status?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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I was at my job 10 years before I quit it to move to America to marry my husband. I havent worked since May 5th and I cannot wait to get started again. Did you file for your EAD with your AOS? When did you file your AOS? EAD doesnt take too long, around 90 days or less (give or take) from the time you filed AOS. Id wait it out personally. Whats a few weeks of waiting instead of getting in trouble for illegally working? We're used to the waiting game with the visa.

View my K1 -> ROC Timeline

*Filed I-129F - 21st October 2011* *Applied for SSN - 8th June 2012* *Filed I-751 (arrived) - 26th March 2015

*NOA1 - 28th October 2011* *Filed for AOS, EAD & AP - 26th June 2012* * Check cashed - 30th March 2015
*NOA2 (no RFE) - 26th January 2012* *AOS, EAD, & AP arrive at Chicago Lockbox - 28th June 2012* NOA1 - 26th March 2015 (arrived 3/4/15)

*Packet 3 sent - 27th February 2012* *Email notification of receipt - 3rd July 2012* *No biometrics letter - Service Request submitted 5/4/15
*Medical - February 28th 2012* *Check cashed - 7th July 2012* *Still no biometrics letter - 2nd Service Request submitted - 8/6/15
*Packet 4 received - 17th March 2012* *NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP - 9th July 2012* *Biometrics in Aurora, CO - 8th July 2015*
*Interview in London - 5th April 2012. APPROVED!!!* *Biometrics in Philadelphia (Drummond Road)- 7th August 2012*
*POE Newark, NJ - 16th May 2012 *Biometrics walk in at Philadelphia (Drummond Rd) - 25th July 2012*
*K1 process took 160 days* *Case Transfered to California Service Centre - 26th July 2012*
*SSN DENIED! - 17th August. 10 weeks after I applied!!*

*EAD/AP Approved - 28th August 2012* 59 days
*Married! - 1st June 2012* *EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
*EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
* Re-applied for SSN - 14th September 2012*
*Put in service request at 8mo/3days wait - 19th March 2013*

* AOS Approved!!! - 1st May 2013* Exactly 10 months after applying.

*Green card in hand - 6th May 2013


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I'm in the "Biometrics" stage of the AOS process.

Have you been working for 4 years without DHS authority?

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

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I'm in the "Biometrics" stage of the AOS process.

That is not a status, what visa did you enter on, when does your I 94 expire.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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It's possible that you could be arrested and have to wait in lockup until your status is determined / verified.

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FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

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I guess it depends on who's ID and SS you were using. Maybe a good immigration attorney I noticed their was one in LA a former USCIS guy, started with an S, sorry can remember right now.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

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I was at my job 10 years before I quit it to move to America to marry my husband. I havent worked since May 5th and I cannot wait to get started again. Did you file for your EAD with your AOS? When did you file your AOS? EAD doesnt take too long, around 90 days or less (give or take) from the time you filed AOS. Id wait it out personally. Whats a few weeks of waiting instead of getting in trouble for illegally working? We're used to the waiting game with the visa.

I did not file for EAD along with my AOS. The lawyer who helped me told me, the process of both things takes about the same amount of time. Yes I think I'm just going to wait. Thank you for your response, this really helps.

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I did not file for EAD along with my AOS. The lawyer who helped me told me, the process of both things takes about the same amount of time. Yes I think I'm just going to wait. Thank you for your response, this really helps.

So, working without authorization. You need a new lawyer, and a good immigration lawyer this time. Om what basis did you enter the USA?

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I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

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It's possible that you could be arrested and have to wait in lockup until your status is determined / verified.

I understand how serious matter of a metter it is, but I was told that they would probably just give me a fee or something like that.

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I did not file for EAD along with my AOS. The lawyer who helped me told me, the process of both things takes about the same amount of time. Yes I think I'm just going to wait. Thank you for your response, this really helps.

The whole AOS process takes like 10 month right now.The EAD takes 3 months. If you didnt file for EAD i suggest you do it otherwise you wont be able to work until you get your green card. My green card "should" get to me around Febuary next year but my EAD will get to me next month allowing me to work whilst I wait for my greencard. I wonder why your lawyer didnt get you to file for your EAD.

View my K1 -> ROC Timeline

*Filed I-129F - 21st October 2011* *Applied for SSN - 8th June 2012* *Filed I-751 (arrived) - 26th March 2015

*NOA1 - 28th October 2011* *Filed for AOS, EAD & AP - 26th June 2012* * Check cashed - 30th March 2015
*NOA2 (no RFE) - 26th January 2012* *AOS, EAD, & AP arrive at Chicago Lockbox - 28th June 2012* NOA1 - 26th March 2015 (arrived 3/4/15)

*Packet 3 sent - 27th February 2012* *Email notification of receipt - 3rd July 2012* *No biometrics letter - Service Request submitted 5/4/15
*Medical - February 28th 2012* *Check cashed - 7th July 2012* *Still no biometrics letter - 2nd Service Request submitted - 8/6/15
*Packet 4 received - 17th March 2012* *NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP - 9th July 2012* *Biometrics in Aurora, CO - 8th July 2015*
*Interview in London - 5th April 2012. APPROVED!!!* *Biometrics in Philadelphia (Drummond Road)- 7th August 2012*
*POE Newark, NJ - 16th May 2012 *Biometrics walk in at Philadelphia (Drummond Rd) - 25th July 2012*
*K1 process took 160 days* *Case Transfered to California Service Centre - 26th July 2012*
*SSN DENIED! - 17th August. 10 weeks after I applied!!*

*EAD/AP Approved - 28th August 2012* 59 days
*Married! - 1st June 2012* *EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
*EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
* Re-applied for SSN - 14th September 2012*
*Put in service request at 8mo/3days wait - 19th March 2013*

* AOS Approved!!! - 1st May 2013* Exactly 10 months after applying.

*Green card in hand - 6th May 2013


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I guess it depends on who's ID and SS you were using. Maybe a good immigration attorney I noticed their was one in LA a former USCIS guy, started with an S, sorry can remember right now.

Thank you so much for your response!

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Wondering the same.

You need EAD to work.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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