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Hi guys, 

 

I've posted a similar question under the AOS forum but maybe this is a better place as well: what are your thoughts and experiences on start to apply to jobs before you've gotten an EAD? My situation is I've come in as a K1, married, sent out AOS and am now waiting for NOA1. 

 

Positives

1) Get a feel for the work market in the US

2) Get experience applying to jobs here, experience interviewing

3) Might end up with a written job-offer, could apply for expedite process EAD

4) In case of 3 happening, will end up with a job quicker and all the benefits involved in that

 

Negatives

1) Future employer may be annoyed when they find out that they have to wait longer for you (if you've done this- at what process in the interview situation do you explain you can't work yet)?

2) If you don't end up with a job offer you may have given up your chance to work at that company - if you apply again after your EAD they know your name and associate you with this unpleasant experience.

 

Please let me know your thoughts/ experience.

 

Thanks!

K1 (2018)

Feb 28: petition sent

March 12: NOA1

October 10: NOA2

Feb 5 2019: Interview (approved!)

Feb 12: Passport received, visa in hand

March 12: enter US, POE; Boston

March 21st (1st day of spring🌻😞 married!

AOS (2019) 

April 12: Sent in AOS, EAD and AP

April 15: Delivered at USCIS

May 15: Opened service req for NOA1

May 20: NOA1

May 30: Opened service req for biometrics appointment scheduling

June 6: Requested expedite processing on EAD (via phone)

June 12: Asked to fax evidence for expedite, sent in job offer (non-profit) and cover letter

June 17: Received RFIE (birth certificate) - notified that EAD expedite was on hold

June 20: Evidence received by USCIS after overnighting

June 21: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

June 26: Expedite could not be completed because of missing biometrics (E-mail)

June 26: Biometrics appointment got scheduled (for July 9)

July 3: Walk- in biometrics

July 8: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

July 13: Expedite request for EAD was approved (E-mail)

July 17: Hard copy of Notice of Approval for both EAD and AP in snail mail- online status changed to card was mailed to me 

July 20: EAD/ AP combo card in hand

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How far along are you with the AOS process? Has everything just been submitted or has there been some time in between?

06/30/19 - Wedding Day!!

07/17/19 - AOS Packet Mailed

07/19/19 - AOS Received

07/24/19 - NOA1 Date

08/16/19 - Biometric Appt.

09/25/19 - Interview Ready to be Scheduled

10/16/19 - Interview was Scheduled

12/05/19 - Interview Day

 

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Just now, Tara & Rohit said:

How far along are you with the AOS process? Has everything just been submitted or has there been some time in between?

still waiting on NOA1 so don't have a casenumber or anything yet.

K1 (2018)

Feb 28: petition sent

March 12: NOA1

October 10: NOA2

Feb 5 2019: Interview (approved!)

Feb 12: Passport received, visa in hand

March 12: enter US, POE; Boston

March 21st (1st day of spring🌻😞 married!

AOS (2019) 

April 12: Sent in AOS, EAD and AP

April 15: Delivered at USCIS

May 15: Opened service req for NOA1

May 20: NOA1

May 30: Opened service req for biometrics appointment scheduling

June 6: Requested expedite processing on EAD (via phone)

June 12: Asked to fax evidence for expedite, sent in job offer (non-profit) and cover letter

June 17: Received RFIE (birth certificate) - notified that EAD expedite was on hold

June 20: Evidence received by USCIS after overnighting

June 21: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

June 26: Expedite could not be completed because of missing biometrics (E-mail)

June 26: Biometrics appointment got scheduled (for July 9)

July 3: Walk- in biometrics

July 8: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

July 13: Expedite request for EAD was approved (E-mail)

July 17: Hard copy of Notice of Approval for both EAD and AP in snail mail- online status changed to card was mailed to me 

July 20: EAD/ AP combo card in hand

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With all the new developments regarding work permits, work visas, etc. job hunting in the US now has all employers asking these question:

1. ARE YOU AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA?

2. ARE YOU AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA WITHOUT VISA SPONSORSHIP?

3. WILL YOU REQUIRE VISA SPONSORSHIP IN THE FUTURE?

 

Then they have you sign at the end of the application stating info you provided is true and correct....they do background checks so they can easily find out if you have no work authorization and that automatically disqualifies you as an applicant.

 

Please be careful with these things and take the necessary precautions. Good luck!

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11 minutes ago, Mrijex said:

still waiting on NOA1 so don't have a casenumber or anything yet.

It might be a bit too soon to start job searching at this time. I'm a recruiter in Florida, so I'm not as familiar with Rhode Island. However, there's a lot of different factors that can play into the length of a job search.  What types of positions would you be applying for? Would they be more technical or more a specialty? If so, then you may qualify for an expedited process but don't we know there's no guarantee. If not, then a job offer wouldn't speed up the process. Legally we do have to ask if you are authorized to work in the US @Amadia is right. I would be super cautious about starting anything too soon

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06/30/19 - Wedding Day!!

07/17/19 - AOS Packet Mailed

07/19/19 - AOS Received

07/24/19 - NOA1 Date

08/16/19 - Biometric Appt.

09/25/19 - Interview Ready to be Scheduled

10/16/19 - Interview was Scheduled

12/05/19 - Interview Day

 

❤️ From Worlds Apart... to a Lifetime Together!! ❤️

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13 minutes ago, Amadia said:

1. ARE YOU AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA?

2. ARE YOU AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA WITHOUT VISA SPONSORSHIP?

 3. WILL YOU REQUIRE VISA SPONSORSHIP IN THE FUTURE?

Would the answers like this be correct for my situation:

1. Not yet

2. The employer will not have to be my sponsor

3. No

K1 (2018)

Feb 28: petition sent

March 12: NOA1

October 10: NOA2

Feb 5 2019: Interview (approved!)

Feb 12: Passport received, visa in hand

March 12: enter US, POE; Boston

March 21st (1st day of spring🌻😞 married!

AOS (2019) 

April 12: Sent in AOS, EAD and AP

April 15: Delivered at USCIS

May 15: Opened service req for NOA1

May 20: NOA1

May 30: Opened service req for biometrics appointment scheduling

June 6: Requested expedite processing on EAD (via phone)

June 12: Asked to fax evidence for expedite, sent in job offer (non-profit) and cover letter

June 17: Received RFIE (birth certificate) - notified that EAD expedite was on hold

June 20: Evidence received by USCIS after overnighting

June 21: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

June 26: Expedite could not be completed because of missing biometrics (E-mail)

June 26: Biometrics appointment got scheduled (for July 9)

July 3: Walk- in biometrics

July 8: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

July 13: Expedite request for EAD was approved (E-mail)

July 17: Hard copy of Notice of Approval for both EAD and AP in snail mail- online status changed to card was mailed to me 

July 20: EAD/ AP combo card in hand

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No harm but unless you have an in demand skill and an Employer is will to wait I would expect most will bin it.

“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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14 minutes ago, Amadia said:

Then they have you sign at the end of the application stating info you provided is true and correct....they do background checks so they can easily find out if you have no work authorization and that automatically disqualifies you as an applicant.

 

Obviously I would never submit any untrue information during job applications. I guess I would just hope they would see my resume and still offer me a shot or listen to an explanation or something.

K1 (2018)

Feb 28: petition sent

March 12: NOA1

October 10: NOA2

Feb 5 2019: Interview (approved!)

Feb 12: Passport received, visa in hand

March 12: enter US, POE; Boston

March 21st (1st day of spring🌻😞 married!

AOS (2019) 

April 12: Sent in AOS, EAD and AP

April 15: Delivered at USCIS

May 15: Opened service req for NOA1

May 20: NOA1

May 30: Opened service req for biometrics appointment scheduling

June 6: Requested expedite processing on EAD (via phone)

June 12: Asked to fax evidence for expedite, sent in job offer (non-profit) and cover letter

June 17: Received RFIE (birth certificate) - notified that EAD expedite was on hold

June 20: Evidence received by USCIS after overnighting

June 21: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

June 26: Expedite could not be completed because of missing biometrics (E-mail)

June 26: Biometrics appointment got scheduled (for July 9)

July 3: Walk- in biometrics

July 8: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

July 13: Expedite request for EAD was approved (E-mail)

July 17: Hard copy of Notice of Approval for both EAD and AP in snail mail- online status changed to card was mailed to me 

July 20: EAD/ AP combo card in hand

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2 minutes ago, Mrijex said:

Would the answers like this be correct for my situation:

1. Not yet

2. The employer will not have to be my sponsor

3. No

Truthfully, from the moment they see that you have no authorization to work in the USA, the company will not commit to make an offer to you.

 

Realistically, relationships fall apart all the time during the visa process and companies will not take that risk.

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PORT OF ENTRY - FT. LAUDERDALE INTL AIRPORT: 06-AUG-2016
CONDITIONAL GREEN CARDS RECEIVED: 23-SEP-2016
 
I-751 FILER   
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FILED REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS: 25-JUN-2018
FILE SENT TO NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER 11-MAY-2019
10-YR GREEN CARDS APPROVED 17-JUN-2019 
10-YR GREEN CARDS RECEIVED 21-JUN-2019 :dance: 

N-400 FILER
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FILED CITIZENSHIP ONLINE; RECEIVED NOA1: 8-DEC-2019
BIOMETRICS WALK-IN: 18-DEC-2019
INTERVIEW SCHEDULED: 26-OCT-2020
APPROVED/SAME DAY OATH CEREMONY: 26-OCT-2020
 
US PASSPORT
APPLICATION APPOINTMENT AT USPS (ROUTINE): 16-SEP-2021
PASSPORT APPROVED: 30-SEP-2021
PASSPORT RECEIVED: 5-OCT-2021
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13 minutes ago, Tara & Rohit said:

However, there's a lot of different factors that can play into the length of a job search.  What types of positions would you be applying for? Would they be more technical or more a specialty? If so, then you may qualify for an expedited process but don't we know there's no guarantee

I would be applying to admission and recruitment jobs at colleges and universities. I know there are usually multiple rounds in the application process so I think it would definitely take a while.

K1 (2018)

Feb 28: petition sent

March 12: NOA1

October 10: NOA2

Feb 5 2019: Interview (approved!)

Feb 12: Passport received, visa in hand

March 12: enter US, POE; Boston

March 21st (1st day of spring🌻😞 married!

AOS (2019) 

April 12: Sent in AOS, EAD and AP

April 15: Delivered at USCIS

May 15: Opened service req for NOA1

May 20: NOA1

May 30: Opened service req for biometrics appointment scheduling

June 6: Requested expedite processing on EAD (via phone)

June 12: Asked to fax evidence for expedite, sent in job offer (non-profit) and cover letter

June 17: Received RFIE (birth certificate) - notified that EAD expedite was on hold

June 20: Evidence received by USCIS after overnighting

June 21: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

June 26: Expedite could not be completed because of missing biometrics (E-mail)

June 26: Biometrics appointment got scheduled (for July 9)

July 3: Walk- in biometrics

July 8: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

July 13: Expedite request for EAD was approved (E-mail)

July 17: Hard copy of Notice of Approval for both EAD and AP in snail mail- online status changed to card was mailed to me 

July 20: EAD/ AP combo card in hand

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5 minutes ago, Mrijex said:

Would the answers like this be correct for my situation:

1. Not yet

2. The employer will not have to be my sponsor

3. No

Normally applications only offer you two boxes, YES or NO. No room for explanations. 

 

And as others have pointed out, by checking NO in the first one, your application is probably moved to a NO pile so chances are slim that they will even call you for an interview, no matter how good your resume is.

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I see you are all mostly advising to be cautious and not expect too much. I appreciate that. If anybody has actually gone through the process in this way I'd still love to hear how and I'll try and update this post maybe if I have more experience with it too.

K1 (2018)

Feb 28: petition sent

March 12: NOA1

October 10: NOA2

Feb 5 2019: Interview (approved!)

Feb 12: Passport received, visa in hand

March 12: enter US, POE; Boston

March 21st (1st day of spring🌻😞 married!

AOS (2019) 

April 12: Sent in AOS, EAD and AP

April 15: Delivered at USCIS

May 15: Opened service req for NOA1

May 20: NOA1

May 30: Opened service req for biometrics appointment scheduling

June 6: Requested expedite processing on EAD (via phone)

June 12: Asked to fax evidence for expedite, sent in job offer (non-profit) and cover letter

June 17: Received RFIE (birth certificate) - notified that EAD expedite was on hold

June 20: Evidence received by USCIS after overnighting

June 21: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

June 26: Expedite could not be completed because of missing biometrics (E-mail)

June 26: Biometrics appointment got scheduled (for July 9)

July 3: Walk- in biometrics

July 8: Asked for expedite request to be re-activated (via phone)

July 13: Expedite request for EAD was approved (E-mail)

July 17: Hard copy of Notice of Approval for both EAD and AP in snail mail- online status changed to card was mailed to me 

July 20: EAD/ AP combo card in hand

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Looking at large organisations with HR to get past I doubt your application would pass the first screening.

“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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7 minutes ago, Mrijex said:

I see you are all mostly advising to be cautious and not expect too much. I appreciate that. If anybody has actually gone through the process in this way I'd still love to hear how and I'll try and update this post maybe if I have more experience with it too.

I have been applying for jobs since I received my AOS interview notice and I had to answer NO in many of my applications. Never heard back from any potential employers.

 

After I got my GC last month, though, I started a new round of applications and one of those applications resulted in an interview tomorrow. Might have been a coincidence, might not. Truth is, people that get a job offer while waiting for EAD have either a very specific skill set, or a very efficient network of contacts in the US. If you don't have either, job hunting will take a while. The sooner you start the better, as long as you are always honest in your answers and are prepared to miss out on those opportunities that are not willing to wait for you.

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