K1 visa , got job they asked for work permit.

[Khan sab 4]

Hi all,

I am on K1 visa , Just came on 4rth of Nov 2013 , Applied in a channel because i had experience . They just hired me but i told him everything at interview that i dont have social security number and license , but i have applied for it and i am gonna get it in 20 days. He was ok with this but now he asked for any document that shows i am legal to work here.

I know i could have applied for the work permit for these 90 days of visa , but i researched for it and if i would have applied for it , this takes 90 days to get it so its total waste of time and money ...

please help me i really really want this job.

[christeen 966]

You are NOT legally able to work (this was a stipulation of the visa you chose) you need to apply for EAD (takes about 90 days) so you cannot produce paperwork that says you are authorized to work becaus you are not... Sorry, you have to let this job pass by (and apply for EAD ASAP)

[lost_at_sea 995]

You've got to wait for your EAD or green card. Did you apply for EAD with your adjustment of status? EAD usually takes about 3 months to get.

You are not currently allowed to work.

Edited December 9, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[Darnell 8,479]

file the Adjustment of Status WITH the EAD application nowish.

You cannot legally work until you have an EAD card or a green card (whichever hits the door first).

Sorry.

I don't know what decision process you used, thinking you could seek a job as a K-1 visa holder with JUST a SSN, but.... it was the wrong choice.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Also,

Are you even married yet? Did you file AoS?

[Boiler 45,932]

Seems the relationship has fallen through and there will be no marriage.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Seems the relationship has fallen through and there will be no marriage.

Good catch.

For others: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/464918-my-fiancee-does-not-want-to-marry-me-my-brother-is-us-national-can-he-apply-for-my-adjustment/#entry6640982

OP - if you're not marrying your fiancé and adjusting your status, you need to be planning your trip back out of the USA before your 90 days, not getting a job.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Why do you need a US job if you must return home by February?

You need to leave the US and not overstay your K-1 visa. If you do not, then it will never be legal for your to live or work in the US. The ONLY WAY a K-1 visa holder can become legal in the US is to adjust based on marriage to the K-1 petitioner. Even if you marry a US citizen, she will not be able to help you because as a K-1 visa holder you can only adjust based on marriage to your K-1 petitioner.

If you stay in past February 2014, your US brother can never help you become legal. His petition for you would be meaningless because you violated US immigration laws.

You need to return home if you desire to once day have a green card.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Why do you need a US job if you must return home by February?

You need to leave the US and not overstay your K-1 visa. If you do not, then it will never be legal for your to live or work in the US. The ONLY WAY a K-1 visa holder can become legal in the US is to adjust based on marriage to the K-1 petitioner. Even if you marry a US citizen, she will not be able to help you because as a K-1 visa holder you can only adjust based on marriage to your K-1 petitioner.

If you stay in past February 2014, your US brother can never help you become legal. His petition for you would be meaningless because you violated US immigration laws.

You need to return home if you desire to once day have a green card.

He just updated his other thread to say he's now getting married December 22nd.

I have taken that with a pinch of salt.

Edited December 9, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[aaron2020 11,651]

He just updated his other thread to say he's now getting married December 22nd.

I have taken that with a pinch of salt.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/464918-my-fiancee-does-not-want-to-marry-me-my-brother-is-us-national-can-he-apply-for-my-adjustment/page-3#entry6693289

In his first post, he stated that she told him that she loves another man.

Now, he states that it was a misunderstanding.

I would like to know what was she misunderstanding when she told him that she loves another man.

Edited December 9, 2013 by aaron2020

[David & Diana R 1,005]

He just updated his other thread to say he's now getting married December 22nd.

I have taken that with a pinch of salt.

Yeah so am I

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/464918-my-fiancee-does-not-want-to-marry-me-my-brother-is-us-national-can-he-apply-for-my-adjustment/page-3#entry6693289

In his first post, he stated that she told him that she loves another man.

Now, he states that it was a misunderstanding.

I would like to know what was she misunderstanding when she told him that she loves another man.

It's just so much easier to tell the truth.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

***** Moving from K1 to Working During US Immigration forum *******

[Avery Cates 1,141]

Hi all,

I am on K1 visa , Just came on 4rth of Nov 2013 , Applied in a channel because i had experience . They just hired me but i told him everything at interview that i dont have social security number and license , but i have applied for it and i am gonna get it in 20 days. He was ok with this but now he asked for any document that shows i am legal to work here.

I know i could have applied for the work permit for these 90 days of visa , but i researched for it and if i would have applied for it , this takes 90 days to get it so its total waste of time and money ...

please help me i really really want this job.

You're not legally able to work. There's no two ways about it. You cannot until you get married and apply for an EAD. If you don't marry the petitioner within 90 days of your arrival, you must leave the country.

These are the facts and there are no different answers.

[EndlessStory 53]

OP, EAD is free for K1 visa when you apply for AOS so it's not wasting money.

[Dave&Roza 748]

OP, EAD is free for K1 visa when you apply for AOS so it's not wasting money.

The OP was talking about filing for the EAD while his I-94 is still valid from entry on the K-1, not getting married and NOT filing for AOS--that IS a waste of money as it costs to file; takes about 90+ days to process and expires when the I-94 expires. From his other thread his has yet to be married--stay tuned.

Dave