Work permit questions

[cletus 0]

I have a K-1 Visa and am currently waiting to obtain my work permit. I have many people who are willing to donate money to my wife and me if I were to become a missionary within the States. Since money donated to ministry work is tax deductible, I was just wondering if you needed a work permit to do ministry work. Anyone know for sure?

[KarenCee 3]

I have a K-1 Visa and am currently waiting to obtain my work permit. I have many people who are willing to donate money to my wife and me if I were to become a missionary within the States. Since money donated to ministry work is tax deductible, I was just wondering if you needed a work permit to do ministry work. Anyone know for sure?

Do you mean to say you have already filed your AOS/EAD/AP application? The K-1 is void the minute you enter the U.S. The way I understand the work aspect, if you will be receiving money in exchange for your time that is considered work. Without the work permit (EAD) you cannot work.

[cletus 0]

I have a K-1 Visa and am currently waiting to obtain my work permit. I have many people who are willing to donate money to my wife and me if I were to become a missionary within the States. Since money donated to ministry work is tax deductible, I was just wondering if you needed a work permit to do ministry work. Anyone know for sure?

Do you mean to say you have already filed your AOS/EAD/AP application? The K-1 is void the minute you enter the U.S. The way I understand the work aspect, if you will be receiving money in exchange for your time that is considered work. Without the work permit (EAD) you cannot work.

Yes. I have filed for the EAD but I am waiting for the permit. I just wanted to know if you need the work permit in order to do ministry work because friends and family are donating the money to my wife and me.

[Johnnie J 0]

Yes, because you need to have a TAX ID and SSN before receiving payment for any type of service. Otherwise you can't deduct any tax or file that payment you received.