EAD STAMP

[chelseakevin 0]

My fiance has entered on the K1 on may 7th through JFK he did not ask for and EAD stamp but he has received one does this mean he can work?

and if it does do we have to wait til he gets a social security number? we are stuck we are not sure what we are supposed to be doing right now?!?

thanks!

[payxibka 10,045]

My fiance has entered on the K1 on may 7th through JFK he did not ask for and EAD stamp but he has received one does this mean he can work?

and if it does do we have to wait til he gets a social security number? we are stuck we are not sure what we are supposed to be doing right now?!?

thanks!

it is only valid for only 90 days and regardless if he wants to work he will need a SSN, so you should go apply

The new I-9 makes it virtually impossible for an employer to hire an alien with a "stamp" because you lack the required documents to fill it out

[Otto 83]

This temp-EAD stamp is now of little value (not that it was very valuable before). In reality, it will not allow a K-Visa entrant to work - only the EAD will.

• Right now - go to the Social Security office and apply for the SS-card. Takes about 2 weeks to get the card (still will not allow for work).
• Once you get married - file for AOS and EAD as soon as possible (also AP if desired).
• The EAD takes 60-90 days - this (along with your SS-card) will allow him to work.

That's the best anyone can do..

You're on Step 16 on the K-1 Visa Flowchart

Edited May 13, 2009 by Karin und Otto