working after K-1 before AOS

[stephandmuz 0]

so I shouldn't bother working until after I have sent away my complete AOS package including the I-765? Is it just easier to wait?

and what do I need to open a bank account in the meantime?

Do You have a temp EAD STAMP? EAD card? If you do, then the choice of wether to work or not is all yours. Personally, if I didn't have to work I woldn't. If you don't have a temp EAD stamp or EAD card, then you can't work.

[Dakine 26]

Thanks, I just saw that on VJ: The fee for I-485 applications filed on or after July 30th 2007 inlcudes the cost of the I-131 and I-765 (no need to pay for them if filed with or while your I-485 application is pending adjudication -- as long as you paid the "new" rate for the I-485 effective July 30th 2007).

Do you know how I would go about filing the I-131 now without paying the fee? My AOS is still pending and if the AP is "free" then I'd like to get that processed just in case it's approved before the AOS.

Thanks for your help!

by providing proof of your I-485 application (a copy of the I-797 notice for example)

DITTO!

JUst send in a copy of the receipt notice with the I-131 form. Good idea to have a backup in case AOS has problems.

[Carlawarla 1]

so I shouldn't bother working until after I have sent away my complete AOS package including the I-765? Is it just easier to wait?

and what do I need to open a bank account in the meantime?

It's not a matter about "bothering" to work, you can't work. You mentioned you didn't get an EAD stamp crossing the border, so you can't work. Period. After a few weeks, married or not, go to the local SSN office and get your SS card. After you've married, you can apply for everything. If you're lucky, 3 months after you APPLY you might get your EAD document. At THAT time you can begin to look for work. Apply for AOS, EAD and AP after marriage. If you want to go to Canada, you'll need the AP document to do so until you get your GC.

If you were working this past year in Canada, you know you can apply and receive EI while in the US? You need to apply for this on-line asap!