Can i work?

[MullenBhoy1888 0]

Hi All,

I arrived in Florida on a K1 visa back in August. 2 weeks after arrival i filed for my social security number which states the following "Valid for work only with DHS authorisation" My wife and i are now married and have submitted the paperwork for AOS 2 weeks ago along with the I-765 documents for my employment authorisation.

I have been applying for jobs and have been offered 2 positions now. Can i legally work with my SSN and the fact i've submitted the papers or do i have to wait?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

John

[Merrytooth 5,748]

You need the EAD card to work legally.

If you have job offer, you could try to ask for EAD expedite.

example:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/453753-how-to-request-to-expedite-your-ead-based-on-a-job-offer/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/517032-sharing-on-how-to-expedite-ead-based-on-job-offer/

[Illiria 980]

No you cannot work until you either get the ead or the green card.

[MullenBhoy1888 0]

Well that is certainly a kick in the teeth. Thanks for the previous threads on this - I will try my best to get the authorisation expedited as soon as possible.

[MullenBhoy1888 0]

Hi Guys,

Looking for some advice. I asked for my employment authorisation to be expedited back in October but i've heard nothing since. I know it can take up to 90 days for approval, but surely they would have been in touch by now asking for evidence to proceed with my case? I have phoned the UCIS a number of times now but they cannot give me any more information other than my case being progressed.