Is k-1 good as a work permit for 90 days?

[Jesse and Hema 2]

Best bet - get married, get social security card - file AOS/EAD as quickly as possible and use the interim (70-90 days or so) to become familiar with new surroundings and getting settled.

Exactly... And on a more personal note, in most cases the U.S. Citizen is completely able to support the new family member for a few months, and a second job in the household is probably not an urgent issue. The immigrant has (usually) just left behind their culture, job, family, and environment to move to a new country. I'd suggest that the immigrant not rush into employment, but instead allow a generous amount of time just for acclimation (and don't forget romance!!).

Wow....I wish that were the case for us.

I do have to agree with getting acclimated while you are waiting since you have little control over it.

The conversation with my fiancee about this:

Her: "You may have to live off ramen noodles"

Me: "I already do. I kinda like them!"

Her: "Oh yeah"

IMHO, a person should be able to work just by showing that they are in the country legally! (I am sure there's reasons against this, though)..

By the way, Jomo's girl, love the pic!