Family based visa: what now after arrival in the US?

[Gracelorenz 0]

So I just want to know what processes do I need to be in after arrival in the US as a family based visa holder?

Do I need to apply for GC, employment authorization, are there restrictions? Please comment down below about what I should expect. Thank you

[SalishSea 17,593]

4 minutes ago, Gracelorenz said:

So I just want to know what processes do I need to be in after arrival in the US as a family based visa holder?

Do I need to apply for GC, employment authorization, are there restrictions? Please comment down below about what I should expect. Thank you

"Family-based"?  This is pretty broad.

 

Your profile says K-1.  If you will be adjusting from a K-1, follow the guides here on VJ.  

[Gracelorenz 0]

Sorry it's the F1 visa it's actually for my mom.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

1 minute ago, Gracelorenz said:

Sorry it's the F1 visa it's actually for my mom.

That’s an immigrant visa. She becomes a permanent resident (which includes work authorization) as soon as her immigrant visa is stamped for entry. She needs to pay $220 for the plastic green card, but her stamped visa works as a temporary green card till that arrives.

 

(Curious, so what’s the K1 deal, weren’t you originally trying for derivative on her visa?)

[designguy 1,179]

OP your post history is kind of confusing. Are you the over 21 derivative you were posting about before?