Waiting for the work permit K1

[SpaceAge 33]

Can someone point me to anything published about the K1 fiance and the period in which they are waiting for a work permit. 

 

I’ve read a lot of posts others have written but cannot actual find any guidelines on USCIS or anywhere.

 

i understand without a work permit you cannot apply for jobs with an American employer but what about if you wanted to do things like (and im making as many up as I can think of that I know people do in the UK for extra money that is not employer paid) 

 

 

complete online surveys or questionnaires

remote work (online work for your country of origin, paid blog writing, copywriter etc etc) so anything you can do NOT for an American company and NOT taking an Americans job.

couponing (probably not a good example)

competitions as a hobby (i dont but my sister does and has won LOADS) 

sell things on things like Gumtree, Shpock etc 

sell on ebay

sell on Depop or similar

carboot sales or I guess soon to be yard sales 

Basically anything in this new world of buying 2nd hand and selling

 

I am genuinely interested in the response as most fiances want to contribute and can be waiting on their permits for what looks to be a good year in some cases. 

 

This is not a post get a load of responses on tax, that is not the question as if this IS allowed, my NEXT question is on taxes as I would want to do some of this stuff the right way! 

 

Thanks in advance, 

 

 

[SpaceAge 33]

Anyone??

[<3T&M<3 217]

1 hour ago, SpaceAge said:

Anyone??

My best girl friend and her hubby (he is from Morocco) waited approximately 6 months in my state. That is from time of filing papers to when they received the permit in the mail.

Another couple here on VJ just confirmed they waited approximately 6 months a well, from time of filing to permit.

We will have to remind ourselves of the difficulty our spouses are going through not being able to work. It is a doozy for most... I know mine is going to go so crazy. Hoping to get him into some English classes. He can also do some renovating on the house.... anything to keep busy for those 6 long months!

Good luck!

File ASAP!

[SpaceAge 33]

2 hours ago, <3T&M<3 said:

My best girl friend and her hubby (he is from Morocco) waited approximately 6 months in my state. That is from time of filing papers to when they received the permit in the mail.

Another couple here on VJ just confirmed they waited approximately 6 months a well, from time of filing to permit.

We will have to remind ourselves of the difficulty our spouses are going through not being able to work. It is a doozy for most... I know mine is going to go so crazy. Hoping to get him into some English classes. He can also do some renovating on the house.... anything to keep busy for those 6 long months!

Good luck!

File ASAP!

6 months sounds better than cases ive seen on Instagram, i still really want my original question answering and surprised noone can tell me. There is literally nothing on it!?

[debbiedoo 2,339]

The stuff like youre mentioning is fine (possibly a gray area working remotely for a foreign employer).

 

There are plenty of ways to contribute to the household that don't involve money (your fiance should make enough to support both of you). Cooking, cleaning, yard work, home repairs and renovations, researching whatever needs to be researched, helping create and stick to a budget, organization of home, etc. On top of that they can do some volunteering or take classes, join local clubs or groups, see if there are any areas of town that are from their home country, learn the area in general, get out and meet people, etc.

[Jenny17655 284]

He can not work without authorization period. Not here not there not anywhere. The previous poster made some good suggestions of how he can contribute while waiting. 

[SpaceAge 33]

9 hours ago, Jenny17655 said:

He can not work without authorization period. Not here not there not anywhere. The previous poster made some good suggestions of how he can contribute while waiting. 

Ok I get this but where is this information? I just want to read up on it as I have seen a lot of questions about this online but no solid facts explaining it. 

 

Where is the details online that explains why. I understand the not working for an American company, I want to understand why for example you cant knit as a hobby and sell on Etsy or whatever.

 

 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

4 hours ago, SpaceAge said:

Ok I get this but where is this information? I just want to read up on it as I have seen a lot of questions about this online but no solid facts explaining it. 

 

Where is the details online that explains why. I understand the not working for an American company, I want to understand why for example you cant knit as a hobby and sell on Etsy or whatever.

 

 

 because the rules are the rules.

[SpaceAge 33]

17 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

 because the rules are the rules.

Which are posted where?? This is all i am trying to find out. 

 

Seems there are none and it is a grey area. 

 

 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

8 minutes ago, SpaceAge said:

Which are posted where?? This is all i am trying to find out. 

 

Seems there are none and it is a grey area. 

 

 

Because home based businesses are still considered employment.

 

it doesnt matter WHY or the government's REASONS for making the rules. they are the rules. accept them and move on. Your spouse should be able to support you financially (hence the I 864) so money should not be an issue. If you have a hobby that is a tangible item (ie knitting), why dont you make xmas and birthday gifts for everyone? It gives you something to do and does help out financially because those gifts for others are things that now will not have to be purchased. And home made gifts are always better than store bought

 

i know - youre bored and want to help, i get it. but find ways other ways to help. I know  cooking and cleaning isnt everyones cup of tea, but trust me, when youve been working all day and come home to dinner and a clean house, thats pretty much invaluable.

[SpaceAge 33]

3 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

Because home based businesses are still considered employment.

 

it doesnt matter WHY or the government's REASONS for making the rules. they are the rules. accept them and move on. Your spouse should be able to support you financially (hence the I 864) so money should not be an issue. If you have a hobby that is a tangible item (ie knitting), why dont you make xmas and birthday gifts for everyone? It gives you something to do and does help out financially because those gifts for others are things that now will not have to be purchased. And home made gifts are always better than store bought

 

i know - youre bored and want to help, i get it. but find ways other ways to help. I know  cooking and cleaning isnt everyones cup of tea, but trust me, when youve been working all day and come home to dinner and a clean house, thats pretty much invaluable.

Ok I get it, I am not trying to be arguementative. 

I am simply trying to find a source document rather than a ‘because I said so’ type answer. 

 

My original post is where the confusion lies, I simply do not understand why you cannot work for yourself in this period, i.e WHY is it illegal if you intend to pay tax and declare it. I fully understand without a permit you cannot work for a US company, but if an immigrant was self employed in their home country i am simply trying to understand why this is illegal and they have to wait to work for themselves. 

I will post on Avvo and try and get an answer on there and if I get a lawyers factual response with a source I will post back here. 

[Jenny17655 284]

20 hours ago, SpaceAge said:

Which are posted where?? This is all i am trying to find out. 

 

Seems there are none and it is a grey area. 

 

 

  Individuals must be work-authorized to perform any employment in the United States, even if it is not employment in an employer-employee relationship requiring completion of the Form I-9.  Undocumented aliens, or others lacking work authorization, are NOT authorized to be self-employed or to work as independent contractors.  Any person who obtains the labor of an independent contractor, knowing that the contractor is not work authorized, is subject to civil penalties under section 274A of the INA.

 

 

That's from USCIS website there is the rule 

Edited October 15, 2018 by Jenny17655

[SpaceAge 33]

3 hours ago, Jenny17655 said:

  Individuals must be work-authorized to perform any employment in the United States, even if it is not employment in an employer-employee relationship requiring completion of the Form I-9.  Undocumented aliens, or others lacking work authorization, are NOT authorized to be self-employed or to work as independent contractors.  Any person who obtains the labor of an independent contractor, knowing that the contractor is not work authorized, is subject to civil penalties under section 274A of the INA.

 

 

That's from USCIS website there is the rule 

Thank you. 

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