EAD

[rebeccajo 14]

Everything else is paranoia and ignorance.

Regarding I-765 is waste of money

It just warms the cockles of my heart to see such informative and well thought out advice dispensed in such a warm and congenial manner.

Ah, the arrogance of the truly ignorant!

[Dr_LHA 3]

Yes, people should do things the right way, i.e. apply for an EAD and spend the 3-4 months waiting for it before starting work.

However, it is not ignorance to point out that there are almost no consequences of doing it the wrong way.

[rebeccajo 14]

Yes, people should do things the right way, i.e. apply for an EAD and spend the 3-4 months waiting for it before starting work.

However, it is not ignorance to point out that there are almost no consequences of doing it the wrong way.

It's ignorant to comment that I765 is a waste of money.

[seldi 1]

Anything that makes this process easier/less stressful is never a waste of money

[Dr_LHA 3]

It's ignorant to comment that I765 is a waste of money.

Well that depends on the situation. If you're employed without an EAD and your employer doesn't care about you having an EAD, paying for one would be a waste of money wouldn't it?

[rebeccajo 14]

It's ignorant to comment that I765 is a waste of money.

Well that depends on the situation. If you're employed without an EAD and your employer doesn't care about you having an EAD, paying for one would be a waste of money wouldn't it?

Oh now let's start running around the board making suggestions about marginal behavior.

And does 'totality of circumstance' mean nothing to you?

Is it your intention lately to follow me around the forums and pick a fight? What the hell is your problem?

[Emo 0]

Everything else is paranoia and ignorance.

Regarding I-765 is waste of money

It just warms the cockles of my heart to see such informative and well thought out advice dispensed in such a warm and congenial manner.

Ah, the arrogance of the truly ignorant!

It’s OK to feel angry after doing something stupid.

I am sorry for all of you who quit your job after 90 days with temp. EAD and AOS pending.

[Dr_LHA 3]

Is it your intention lately to follow me around the forums and pick a fight? What the hell is your problem?

Sorry - I thought it was a discussion, not a "fight". I will refrain from replying to your posts in future.

[LaL 418]

Everything else is paranoia and ignorance.

Regarding I-765 is waste of money

It just warms the cockles of my heart to see such informative and well thought out advice dispensed in such a warm and congenial manner.

Ah, the arrogance of the truly ignorant!

It's OK to feel angry after doing something stupid.

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Edited February 14, 2007 by lal_brandow

[geo1234 0]

It's ignorant to comment that I765 is a waste of money.

Well that depends on the situation. If you're employed without an EAD and your employer doesn't care about you having an EAD, paying for one would be a waste of money wouldn't it?

Oh now let's start running around the board making suggestions about marginal behavior.

And does 'totality of circumstance' mean nothing to you?

Is it your intention lately to follow me around the forums and pick a fight? What the hell is your problem?

Well, maybe it's just me, but "totality of circumstance" in this context means absolutely nothing to me. What are you talking about?

I've had a few fairly heated discussions with dr_lha in the past but in this case, his posts are right on the money. If the employer doesn't care about you not having an EAD and you know that USCIS will not hold it against you at the adjustment stage, what exactly is the problem? I am not suggesting that people should go around working without EAD's. What I am saying though is that there are circumstances when I-765's really are a waste of money.

[bostonparis 0]

I was under the impression that it is the impetus of the employer to confirm you have proper authorization to work. If they want to keep you employed, then you are doing nothing wrong. You can work, but they can't hire you... something like that. It's very confusing, and doesn't make a lot of sense to me (the process, I mean).

Don't mind people jumping on you - most people here are really helpful. No big whoop.

[John & Annie 0]

Yes, people should do things the right way, i.e. apply for an EAD and spend the 3-4 months waiting for it before starting work.

However, it is not ignorance to point out that there are almost no consequences of doing it the wrong way.

That does not make it right

May I point out that while it might not make a difference now. It may make a difference when applying for Citizenship, where they do tend to look at things deeper.

It may also make a difference with the person, ethically, morally.

Basically, you are agreeing in concept that it is technically wrong to work as an undocumented worker. regardless of the how and why.

Then anyone who listens and decides to ignore this, could very well face the consequences later, if there are any.

Personally, I could not do it.

[John & Annie 0]

I was under the impression that it is the impetus of the employer to confirm you have proper authorization to work. If they want to keep you employed, then you are doing nothing wrong. You can work, but they can't hire you... something like that. It's very confusing, and doesn't make a lot of sense to me (the process, I mean).

Don't mind people jumping on you - most people here are really helpful. No big whoop.

Regardless, a crime is a crime. It does not matter.

Just because someone allowed it to happen, does not negate your involvement and the possibility of facing the consequences.

My wife was telling me about a LPR who fired a handgun to scare off a robber, years later when he applied for Citizenship, he was denied for the discharge of the firearm. He was eventually allowed to proceed with citizenship. This was a case that was understandable.

You all are talking about conspiracy to commit work fraud. What will be the excuse then, "but they let me work". I do not think if will fly.

IMHO

John

[bostonparis 0]

I was under the impression that it is the impetus of the employer to confirm you have proper authorization to work. If they want to keep you employed, then you are doing nothing wrong. You can work, but they can't hire you... something like that. It's very confusing, and doesn't make a lot of sense to me (the process, I mean).

Don't mind people jumping on you - most people here are really helpful. No big whoop.

Regardless, a crime is a crime. It does not matter.

Just because someone allowed it to happen, does not negate your involvement and the possibility of facing the consequences.

My wife was telling me about a LPR who fired a handgun to scare off a robber, years later when he applied for Citizenship, he was denied for the discharge of the firearm. He was eventually allowed to proceed with citizenship. This was a case that was understandable.

You all are talking about conspiracy to commit work fraud. What will be the excuse then, "but they let me work". I do not think if will fly.

IMHO

John

Following is a post from KitKat1 on another EAD thread in this forum. It is NOT a crime on the part of the immigrant. I understand your righteousness, however it seems to be misplaced in this matter.

I think it was made clear earlier in the thread but the concept is a strange and confusing one.

Think of it this way

A person on a K1 has the right to work unlike a person on a tourist visa, for example. People on a tourist visa do not have the right to work.

But in order for an employer to hire a person who came on a K1, they need to show a separate work authorization document. Their visa, or their I-94 alone are not enough. Some people get temporary work authorization docs from the point of entry - usually JFK.

Those who don't have to wait until they apply and receive their work authorization card. So even though they have the right to work, an employer cannot legally hire then without seeing this document. Since some employers don't seem to care, some people do end up being able to work.

[lisaf 0]

Forget about what millions of others are getting away with, or your "lottery" chances...Murphys law, if its the one thing that could mess up your future, It'll probably happen to you

bottom line...

if it could ever come back and bite you in the butt, dont do it!

good luck