Process of working whilst waiting for green card

[LCSTOTT 5]

I have arrived into the US on a K1 visa. We are getting married next month, then we will be applying for the change of status/green card. 

Am I able to work whilst we wait for the green card? If so what is the procedure for this? 

Thanks 

[payxibka 10,044]

Just now, LCSTOTT said:

I have arrived into the US on a K1 visa. We are getting married next month, then we will be applying for the change of status/green card. 

Am I able to work whilst we wait for the green card? If so what is the procedure for this? 

Thanks 

Only if you receive employment authorization 

 

Read the guides for adjustment of status 

[USS_Voyager 1,971]

49 minutes ago, LCSTOTT said:

I have arrived into the US on a K1 visa. We are getting married next month, then we will be applying for the change of status/green card. 

Am I able to work whilst we wait for the green card? If so what is the procedure for this? 

Thanks 

After you get married, you file for Adjustment of status/Green card form I-485. Along with I-485, you can file I-131 Advanced Parole (travel document)/I-765 (work authorization) for free. When I-765 is  approved, you can work. 

[SalishSea 16,770]

2 hours ago, LCSTOTT said:

I have arrived into the US on a K1 visa. We are getting married next month, then we will be applying for the change of status/green card. 

Am I able to work whilst we wait for the green card? If so what is the procedure for this? 

Thanks 

Are you really only now looking into this???  You will be unable to work until you receive an EAD, which will take approximately six months from now.

[Falcon Cara 377]

2 hours ago, payxibka said:

Only if you receive employment authorization 

 

Read the guides for adjustment of status 

I just did it just mentions U.S. Employers

 

So if someone is inside the USA and there employer is based outside of the USA then it looks like they are good to go

 

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/employment-authorization-document

[JFH 12,189]

*~*~*moved from “K-1 fiancé visa process and procedures” to “working and traveling”*~*~*

[Just Paul 4,591]

6 to 8 months months after you file for the EAD.  Some states take longer to get the marriage certificate so that slows things down.

[geowrian 22,335]

You marry, file for AOS + EAD (+ AP recommended too!), then wait for approval. Once approved, then you can work.

If you get a firm job offer, you can request an expedite.

 

Remote work for a foreign employer is a gray area between immigraiton law & tax law.

Just working for a foreign employer in itself does not bypass the need for an EAD (e.g. a foreign-employed, payrolled roofer can't come to the US on a tourist visa and replace a client's roof).

[Roel 7,191]

You should talk with this guy

 

Edited June 6, 2019 by Roel

[Boiler 43,430]

If in doubt expedite!

[Amadia 711]

You need to have EAD in hand before working  

 

Best of luck to you!

[ClickityClackity 133]

2 hours ago, Boiler said:

If in doubt expedite!

I mean that's kind of hard unless you can prove financial hardship right?

[Boiler 43,430]

Get a job offer.

1 hour ago, Mary&Rafa said:

I mean that's kind of hard unless you can prove financial hardship right?

 

[ClickityClackity 133]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Get a job offer.

 

well would you look at that, I'm not even done with my K1 and I already have one. Can I ask to expedite a week after I get my NOA 1 for AOS?

[Boiler 43,430]

As far as I know there is not wait, you need to file and get evidence of having done so, the NOA.