[IR-1]looking for work before entering the U.S.?

[ILikeBread 43]

Hello fellow VJers, 

 

The IR1 was approved (waiting for it in the mail now) .

 

I'm wondering if it's legal to look for jobs before entering the U.S. as the visa is not stamped I'm not authorized to work there yet right?

 

If feel like I'm disqualified for what's posted on job boards (due to the automated questionnaire style applications) and I don't intend on bending the truth saying I don't need sponsorship when in fact the visa is not stamped yet.

 

Are my concerns baseless? Any tips for pre POE job search? 

 

Thanks! 

 

 

 

 

[bakphx1 789]

Hmm.  If it’s approved, it wouldn’t hurt to get conversations going.  The Social Security card is another thing to consider.  Technically you could work, but you couldn’t be paid until you have a SS#.  Most employers will need that as part of the application process.

[BunyanP 89]

On 10/21/2018 at 11:41 PM, Etxebunti said:

Hello fellow VJers, 

 

The IR1 was approved (waiting for it in the mail now) .

 

I'm wondering if it's legal to look for jobs before entering the U.S. as the visa is not stamped I'm not authorized to work there yet right?

 

If feel like I'm disqualified for what's posted on job boards (due to the automated questionnaire style applications) and I don't intend on bending the truth saying I don't need sponsorship when in fact the visa is not stamped yet.

 

Are my concerns baseless? Any tips for pre POE job search? 

 

Thanks! 

 

 

 

 

I started by IR-1 process and I was wondering that as well. I’m hoping to be able to get a job from Canada before moving.  Any luck?

Edited July 27, 2019 by BunyanP