Can I work while waiting for my EAD

[Ana & Sebas 0]

Hi Everyone, 

 

This is my case: I was under F1 visa and doing my OPT year when I got married and filed for Green Card including EAD and AP combo. Unfortunally my OPT year ended before getting the EAD and I dont know if I can keep working or not.  I dont want to lose my job right now. It will be a terrible economic and profesional lose.

Does anyone know if I can keep working while I wait for the authorization. I know we are not suponed to start a new job while waiting, but since I was working while I applied can keep doing it? Please help!!!

[EmmNM 179]

6 minutes ago, Ana & Sebas said:

Hi Everyone, 

 

This is my case: I was under F1 visa and doing my OPT year when I got married and filed for Green Card including EAD and AP combo. Unfortunally my OPT year ended before getting the EAD and I dont know if I can keep working or not.  I dont want to lose my job right now. It will be a terrible economic and profesional lose.

Does anyone know if I can keep working while I wait for the authorization. I know we are not suponed to start a new job while waiting, but since I was working while I applied can keep doing it? Please help!!!

You do not have work authorization. You cannot work. You could try to request an expedite under the criteria of "Severe financial loss to company or person" But it may be difficult to get that approved if the only thing that would happen is losing your job. You still have a spouse who works. Its a long shot.

[geowrian 22,337]

Agreed. You have an expired OPT and no EAD under your AOS application yet. As such, you are not authorized to work. This applies to both current employment (i.e. at the time of lapse of authorization) as well as new employment.

[TNJ17 1,329]

You qualify to apply for an expedite. Apply with USCIS and then get your congressman involved. Your situation is no different than those who get expedited from getting job offers so I don’t see how this would be a long shot. 

[Ana & Sebas 0]

5 hours ago, TNJ17 said:

You qualify to apply for an expedite. Apply with USCIS and then get your congressman involved. Your situation is no different than those who get expedited from getting job offers so I don’t see how this would be a long shot. 

Do you know how can I find out who my congressman is? also should I contact him/her first or your I go to USCIS first? Thank you

Edited July 21, 2018 by Ana & Sebas

[EmmNM 179]

1 hour ago, Ana & Sebas said:

Do you know how can I find out who my congressman is? also should I contact him/her first or your I go to USCIS first? Thank you

Here is the link on how to request and expedite:

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume1-PartA-Chapter12.htm

 

That's your 1st step.

 

If you want to contact your congessman just google "how to contact my congressman in (state)" I'm not sure they would be able to do anything before you request the expedite.

 

Update us on how it goes.

 

Edited July 21, 2018 by EmmNM

[TNJ17 1,329]

6 hours ago, Ana & Sebas said:

Do you know how can I find out who my congressman is? also should I contact him/her first or your I go to USCIS first? Thank you

Hmmm Google? That is basic knowledge. File for expedite with USCIS first then call congressman. 

[JFH 12,190]

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[Springrain22 427]

It's like asking "can I drive a car while waiting for my driver license". Lol, of course not. You can't work, you have no rights to do so.

[Loren Y 2,755]

1 hour ago, Springrain22 said:

It's like asking "can I drive a car while waiting for my driver license". Lol, of course not. You can't work, you have no rights to do so.

Doesn't mean you can't, it's just illegal. If you only knew how many citations I issue a day or even in a week for people driving without a license, or a suspended license it is insane. I always love the look I get when I ask for license and registration and they know they don't have a license. I'm usually pretty good about it and give them a chance to get a licensed driver to come pick up the car, I don't want them to get hit with towing and impound fees, but plenty of people drive cars without a license. I'm sure lots of people work without authorization as well, probably driving without a license to the job they are not authorized to work at. LOL

[Calicolom 266]

2 hours ago, Loren Y said:

Doesn't mean you can't, it's just illegal. If you only knew how many citations I issue a day or even in a week for people driving without a license, or a suspended license it is insane. I always love the look I get when I ask for license and registration and they know they don't have a license. I'm usually pretty good about it and give them a chance to get a licensed driver to come pick up the car, I don't want them to get hit with towing and impound fees, but plenty of people drive cars without a license. I'm sure lots of people work without authorization as well, probably driving without a license to the job they are not authorized to work at. LOL

Or to be in the Country

[KazuriSana 324]

4 hours ago, Loren Y said:

Doesn't mean you can't, it's just illegal. If you only knew how many citations I issue a day or even in a week for people driving without a license, or a suspended license it is insane. I always love the look I get when I ask for license and registration and they know they don't have a license. I'm usually pretty good about it and give them a chance to get a licensed driver to come pick up the car, I don't want them to get hit with towing and impound fees, but plenty of people drive cars without a license. I'm sure lots of people work without authorization as well, probably driving without a license to the job they are not authorized to work at. LOL

Maybe one day you can offer to park, lock, and leave your prowler on the side of the road and drive them home, then Uber back for your prowler. Yes?

[killadocg23 88]

5 hours ago, Loren Y said:

Doesn't mean you can't, it's just illegal. If you only knew how many citations I issue a day or even in a week for people driving without a license, or a suspended license it is insane. I always love the look I get when I ask for license and registration and they know they don't have a license. I'm usually pretty good about it and give them a chance to get a licensed driver to come pick up the car, I don't want them to get hit with towing and impound fees, but plenty of people drive cars without a license. I'm sure lots of people work without authorization as well, probably driving without a license to the job they are not authorized to work at. LOL

LOL ! Stay safe sir ! What Dept are you with?

[Unidentified 2,930]

What would be the purpose of applying for a work permit if you were already able to work?

[Ana & Sebas 0]

On 21/7/2018 at 2:28 PM, Springrain22 said:

It's like asking "can I drive a car while waiting for my driver license". Lol, of course not. You can't work, you have no rights to do so.

Well, it is not the same. Based on the USCIS people in OPT can work after this is expired while applying for H1 which is a work authorization. You can find the info in this link https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models/extension-post-completion-optional-practical-training-opt-and-f-1-status-eligible-students-under-h-1b-cap-gap-regulations

 

So I guess it is valid to think that it is possible to work after the OPT is expired.