So my situation - I applied for a TN Visa 2 months ago, but got denied. Anyways, I decided to move to Hawaii to live with my boyfriend. Problem - can't legally work, but I already knew that. However, being here for 2 weeks now, it's really starting to dawn on me what a barrier it is to NOT have a SSN. Long story short, my options are pretty limited. Probably didn't think this one through too well, but that's not the point of it all.
We've talked about getting married in the next 30 days. If so, after that, I will file for....IR-1? Correct me if I am wrong. I would still be living in the states. Does this make it any easier for me to get work authorization once I'm married already to a US Citizen and living here? Can I work right away or I MUST wait till all paper work clears, like 10 months down the line?
I'm sure there is an answer in these forums, but I couldn't find anything specific for 20 minutes so please bear with me and reply if you have an answer!
Moved to the states & can't legally work!
in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas
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Hi,
So my situation - I applied for a TN Visa 2 months ago, but got denied. Anyways, I decided to move to Hawaii to live with my boyfriend. Problem - can't legally work, but I already knew that. However, being here for 2 weeks now, it's really starting to dawn on me what a barrier it is to NOT have a SSN. Long story short, my options are pretty limited. Probably didn't think this one through too well, but that's not the point of it all.
We've talked about getting married in the next 30 days. If so, after that, I will file for....IR-1? Correct me if I am wrong. I would still be living in the states. Does this make it any easier for me to get work authorization once I'm married already to a US Citizen and living here? Can I work right away or I MUST wait till all paper work clears, like 10 months down the line?
I'm sure there is an answer in these forums, but I couldn't find anything specific for 20 minutes so please bear with me and reply if you have an answer!
THANKS!