workin on a pendin I-485/ EAD

[Wprecision 0]

I came in on a k1 visa in March, just applied for AOS/EAD but i have been workin for bout 2wks now, what are the risk involved. Is they really a grace period of 180days like i read somewhere or thats just BS

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

There is no grace period and both you and your employer are violating the law.

[belinda63 3,038]

What are the risks involved:

For your employer fines

For you, being rounded up and detained. being charged with a variety of criminal actions, being deported.

[dwheels76 5,468]

I came in on a k1 visa in March, just applied for AOS/EAD but i have been workin for bout 2wks now, what are the risk involved. Is they really a grace period of 180days like i read somewhere or thats just BS

Yes its BS you have violated the law and this is not good. Do you even have a SS# yet? Did you fill out a I-9 to get to the job? WOW this is major.

[sweet cakes 326]

I came in on a k1 visa in March, just applied for AOS/EAD but i have been workin for bout 2wks now, what are the risk involved. Is they really a grace period of 180days like i read somewhere or thats just BS

As the rest said, all non-USCs need to have an actual EAD card (or GC once your AOS is approved) on hand before they can start working. Thus, it is totally illegal that you have started working without the EAD. If your employer is audited, you are seriously putting their business at risk, and this might also negatively affect your immigration status, especially if you have filled-out an I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf) as Dwheels mentioned.

Since you applied for this in March, from estimated time approximations, you might get your EAD card within the month. I think it would be best to inform your employer about this and request if possible to resume reporting for work only once you have your EAD.

Edited May 27, 2014 by sweet cakes

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from Family-based AOS to Working and Traveling During US Immigration Forum~

~Inquiry about working without EAD~

[Wprecision 0]

I was actually hopin someone will encourage me on, Lol... But thanks guys, i will inform then ASAP! Its funny i filled form I-9 and my employer dint see anythin wrong.

[sweet cakes 326]

I was actually hopin someone will encourage me on, Lol... But thanks guys, i will inform then ASAP! Its funny i filled form I-9 and my employer dint see anythin wrong.

I have misread and I thought you filed last March. EAD/AP average processing time is 60-90 days from application. Personally, it would be best for your and your employer's interest if you inform them of this concern now-ish.

[Wprecision 0]

Yeah just filled. @Dwheel: offcourse i have ssn

The ss card got me confused coz its states "Valid to work with DHS Authorization" i read that has been qualified to work.

Im guessin if i quit now it wont be a problem anymore?

[belinda63 3,038]

Out of curiosity what documents did you provide when you filled out the I-9? It clearly says a SSC marked "not valid for work without DHS authorization" is NOT acceptable.

[aussie_jason 195]

What box did you check on the I-9? If you checked US Citizen then you are in for a tough time with your AOS.

[Wprecision 0]

Nah, tickin us citizen will b silly of me. I picked alien authorized to work then sumited my ss-card/drivers liences/I-94 form. They still dint see anythn wrong smfh

[sweet cakes 326]

Nah, tickin us citizen will b silly of me. I picked alien authorized to work then sumited my ss-card/drivers liences/I-94 form. They still dint see anythn wrong smfh

Sure they will, sooner or later. That's why it's important that you initiate informing them before they check with e-verify.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

But you are not an alien authorized to work

[Wprecision 0]

@swtcakes: you mean inform my employer OR uscis?