Now What!? Husband in USA..

[R&S13 7]

Hello everyone - kinda freaking out here so any responses would be appreciated a great deal. My husband came to the US on a K1 visa in October and we got married in November. He had his fingerprinting done on December 18th and since then it's been a halt... I haven't heard anything and not sure what to expect next. I obviously filed for his AOS and work permit in November which is why he was called in for fingerprinting in December. My question is, what now? When can he begin to legally work here?? How long does it take to the receive the work permit while we are awaiting his Green Card? Also, is this something we just receive in the mail?? Please help me out guys because I am going insane here just waiting for I don't know what??

Thanks

[icv21 110]

Hiiii now you just have to be patient wait for everything.

To be able to work you will need your EAD approved and it will arrive by mail to you. Usually takes around 90 days sometimes less sometimes a bit more.... And since you came with a K-1 you may have an interview for your green card or you may get a letter that says you have an interview waiver, that means no interview and the green card takes a bit longer.

Once your husband has his EAD he can go to the DMV and get a driver's license in case he needs it and also work.

Edited January 27, 2015 by IRIScv

[HappyinLove2014 30]

Next is Patience

Above comment is right! GODLUCK and best wishes..

[R&S13 7]

Hiiii now you just have to be patient wait for everything.

To be able to work you will need your EAD approved and it will arrive by mail to you. Usually takes around 90 days sometimes less sometimes a bit more.... And since you came with a K-1 you may have an interview for your green card or you may get a letter that says you have an interview waiver, that means no interview and the green card takes a bit longer.

Once your husband has his EAD he can go to the DMV and get a driver's license in case he needs it and also work.

Heyy - thanks for replying! So it takes 90 days for the EAD? 90 days from filing or 90 days from the fingerprinting? I want him to get his driver's license and when he went to the DMV they said they couldn't accept because of the invalid paperwork so I am assuming once he gets his EAD he will be able to get a driver's license and begin working?

[icv21 110]

Heyy - thanks for replying! So it takes 90 days for the EAD? 90 days from filing or 90 days from the fingerprinting? I want him to get his driver's license and when he went to the DMV they said they couldn't accept because of the invalid paperwork so I am assuming once he gets his EAD he will be able to get a driver's license and begin working?

I believe its 90 days since the NOA because that's the date they received your forms.

Unless you get a RFE if you get one then everything gets paused... But you didn't mention any RFE so you can count from NOA

For the DMV they will ask for EAD, SSCard and passport, we went this month before I had the green card and that's all they needed from me to be able to get my permit. I live in Georgia sometimes different states may have different rules, I will attach a picture of the paper they gave me for non U.S. citizens getting a license

Edited January 27, 2015 by IRIScv

[R&S13 7]

I believe its 90 days since the NOA because that's the date they received your forms.

Unless you get a RFE if you get one then everything gets paused... But you didn't mention any RFE so you can count from NOA

For the DMV they will ask for EAD, SSCard and passport, we went this month before I had the green card and that's all they needed from me to be able to get my permit. I live in Georgia sometimes different states may have different rules, I will attach a picture of the paper they gave me for non U.S. citizens getting a license

You've been a great help! Thanks so much... so 90 from NOA which I got on 11/25... Keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks again

[icv21 110]

You are very welcome!!! And good luck