work permit

[sofunny 0]

So, I entered the U.S two weeks ago by JFK airport and i forgot to ask the officer for a work permit. Can i apply for a work permit now or should i wait until i get married and receive my work permit from the USCIS?

[qcmeetsnc 1]

There is a lot of confusion regarding the work permit you're talking about. The bottom line is that it wouldn't allow you to work anyway since employers need to see an actual EAD card or the green card. There is a whole thread devoted to this on VJ. You'll find it if you go to the "Working and travelind during immigration". The topic itself is "Is A K1 authorized to work without an EAD?"

My suggestion would be for you to marry asap so you can file you AOS and EAD documents. As soon as you get the EAD card, you can get a job.

[sofunny 0]

thank you very much

[canadian_wife 1,822]

The stamp that JFK offers isn't 'work authorized' and isn't worth the ink used. It has no authorization for you to work.

You need to AOS, as the previous poster said, and appy for your EAD

Good luck