after k1

[bluenight 4]

im going to usa with K1 visa, i want to know what should i do to start working there? there is some peper works i need to do before i can start working? thanks

[Hypnos 6,576]

Yes, you will need your EAD before you can accept employment.

[bluenight 4]

can you expalin more please, what EAD?

[Dashinka 24,581]

The EAD stands for Employment Authorization Document. You file form I765 to get it and this is usually done once you get married and file the Adjustment of Status package (form I485). Check the K1 guide on the site here, it is pretty informative.

Good Luck!

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

***Moving from K1 to AOS fro Family Visa forum, the enxt part of this process ***

OP, you will need to get married, then start the AOS process; 2-3 months after you file, you will get your EAD, ie be approved to work while you wait for your greencard. Check out our Guide here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos and also tips here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1aos

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Print out your I-94 info > https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html

Follow this guide for getting the SSN > http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

Follow this guide for AOS > http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

The fees are listed here > http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

The fees for the I-765(EAD-work authorization) and I-131(AP-advance parole for travel) are waived when filed with a pending I-485, so include both of those too. It takes about 60-90 days to receive the EAD/AP combo card, which will allow you to work(along with an SSN) and re-enter the US when traveling abroad while waiting for the green card approval.

You need all the supporting documents for each form as well, so read the instructions for each one. You can also search here on VJ for what to include with each form if you get stumped. There are also example forms here on VJ you can look at when filling out the forms. They can be helpful.

Oh, and here are the details you need about whether or not you need to see a civil surgeon > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428381-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-report/?p=6206232

[CowBoE 429]

Look at my wife's summary timeline

09-13-2014 POE

09-17-2014 Went to CBP office to get (US entry) I-94 updated correctly <-- Do this if your I-94 is not updated within few days.

09-18-2014 Applied for Social Security Card <-- Do this using the maiden name

09-19-2014 Applied for Marriage License (via online)

09-25-2014 Received Social Security Card

09-30-2014 Picked up Marriage License

10-09-2014 Marriage by Justice of Peace & Got Certified Marriage Certificates

12-09-2014 Submitted AOS, EAD, and AP <-- Apply for Green Card, Work Permit Card, and Travel Authorization Permit

12-16-2014 Received 16 emails and 16 text NOA messages

01-05-2015 Received Biometrics appointment letter for (01-12-2015)

01-12-2015 Had Biometrics (fingerprint & picture) - Required Marriage Certificate!!!

02-17-2015 EAD and AP is approved

02-23-2015 Received AP is approval letter

02-25-2015 Received EAD/AP combo card

02-27-2015 Applied for SS card name change (they took her SS card)

02-27-2015 Written test for driver's license was denied because SS card was required (but we gave it to SSA)

03-17-2015 Received SS card with married name

03-17-2015 Started to change all her accounts to married name