K-1 beneficiary work

[madi.jl 0]

Hey if anyone out there knows....I needed some clarification on whether or not you can get a work permit with a K-1 visa. I have read some things that say that isn't allowed anymore, but the USCIS website says you can file I-765 for a 90-day permit based on a K-1, and then apply for an extended work permit with your AOS.

Does anyone do this? I'm wondering how long it would take to file/get a work permit on your K-1? Could you continue to work while you file for an extension with AOS and not have to stop working? any information or links on this would be awesome...

I currently don't have work (hoping to soon) and my fiancé is hoping he can get work really soon after he arrives in the US from Canada. Thanks : )

[baron555 934]

Hey if anyone out there knows....I needed some clarification on whether or not you can get a work permit with a K-1 visa. I have read some things that say that isn't allowed anymore,

Correct

but the USCIS website says you can file I-765 for a 90-day permit based on a K-1,

Correct also....you enter the US, then you can file for an EAD that will allow you to work until the 90 days within which to get married for the K-1. Then that EAD become invalid and you have to wait for the EAD or GC after you file AOS.

Oh.....failed to mention that is usually takes USCIS two months to process a EAD!!! So how many weeks will you be able to work? Maybe 3 or 4?

and then apply for an extended work permit with your AOS.

Does anyone do this?

No one does because it is silly.

I'm wondering how long it would take to file/get a work permit on your K-1?

2 months

Could you continue to work while you file for an extension with AOS and not have to stop working?

Nope you'd have to stop.

I currently don't have work (hoping to soon) and my fiancé is hoping he can get work really soon after he arrives in the US from Canada. Thanks : )

Nope don't plan on working until about 3 months after you enter.

If working so soon is important, then you guys should get married and file for the CR-1 Spousal Visa. That gives you the GC upon entry and you can work immediately.