working in the US on a k1 visa

[shema/sach 0]

Can you apply for a workpermit with a K1 visa, or do you wait to file after you marry?

[YuAndDan 153]

Depending on POE you may get a temp EAD stamp to indicate the work authorized nature of the K-1, the K-1 is "work authorized" for the 90 days of the I-94 card, you can work, but most employers will want to see EAD.

K-1 should apply for EAD with or after applying for AOS, if you try applying for it before AOS, the EAD you will get will expire at the same time as the I-94.

If you apply for EAD with AOS, on or after July 30, the AOS fee will include EAD, and AP. ($1010) starting July 30.

[lisanne 0]

Depending on POE you may get a temp EAD stamp to indicate the work authorized nature of the K-1, the K-1 is "work authorized" for the 90 days of the I-94 card, you can work, but most employers will want to see EAD.

K-1 should apply for EAD with or after applying for AOS, if you try applying for it before AOS, the EAD you will get will expire at the same time as the I-94.

If you apply for EAD with AOS, on or after July 30, the AOS fee will include EAD, and AP. ($1010) starting July 30.

You'll have to check it out further, but JFK airport was the only airport (point of entry) giving the EAD stamp. It's well worth the stopover to get that stamp, it will give you the ability to work right after getting your social security card and it will make it a lot easier to get your social security card right away.