K1 visa and work

[valentinanola 17]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if once we get married I can only work when I get my EAD (which I've seen can take some time) or if there's any other quicker way of obtaining a work permit.

Thank you

[LionessDeon 2,060]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3ead

When you can File:

1. Immediately, before filing for AOS. As a K-1 visa holder you are technically eligible to file for an EAD immediately when you arrive. However, this EAD will expire when you K-1 expires (90 days) and because of this and the wait time (>90 days) it is a waste of both time and money to bother applying. You will file as category (a)(6), "Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) of U.S. Citizen". (Where to file: mail, efile, walk-in -- only if local office allows) 2. At the same time as filing for AOS. As a K-1 holder filing for Adjustment of Status (AOS) you are eligible to file for an EAD at the same time. Your EAD packet can be filing along with your AOS packet and mailed together.You will file as category ©(9), "adjustment applicant". (Where to file: mail only - with AOS packet)

So pretty much your answer is no....there is no quicker way. One of the disadvantages of the K1.

[valentinanola 17]

Oh okay, that's a bummer. Thank you anyway

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Your welcome!

[JR loves JR 196]

As a K-1, the ways to make your non-working time in America shorter is A.) Marry as soon after arrival as possible & B.) Have all AOS documents ready and submit them immediately upon receipt of your marriage certificate. It might not seem like a lot of time saved but it adds up.