Can i work until i get my EAD?

[bonjur_mimi 0]

Hello Friends,

I've been here in the U.S for three months and now i can't sit at home anymore..I want to work.

1. Can i work until i get my EAD?

2. Can somebody work or have somebody ever worked for cafes or restaraunts before their EAD? please, i need your advice and experience

3. what if applied for a job and i get approved but i still thinking about working or not working?

thanks a lot

[Old Dominion 26]

It takes 90 days after you apply for your EAD to obtain it. Until then, it is not legal for you to work for money. Many restaurant owners pay their employees in cash but it is also illegal for them to do that, as they are avoiding payment for their share of Social Security and unemployment insurance -- and also not taking taxes out of the employees' income as required by law.

If you apply for a job before deciding whether or not to work, it's not a good idea as you are not really being honest with an employer.

You might try volunteering somewhere, just to get out of the house and make friends.

Good luck

[Otto 83]

Hello Friends,

I've been here in the U.S for three months and now i can't sit at home anymore..I want to work.

1. Can i work until i get my EAD?

2. Can somebody work or have somebody ever worked for cafes or restaraunts before their EAD? please, i need your advice and experience

3. what if applied for a job and i get approved but i still thinking about working or not working?

thanks a lot Huh?

The short answer is: "No" you can not work before (or until) you get your EAD - the EAD is your work authorization, without it, you're not authorized to work.

[bonjur_mimi 0]

Hello Friends,

I've been here in the U.S for three months and now i can't sit at home anymore..I want to work.

1. Can i work until i get my EAD?

2. Can somebody work or have somebody ever worked for cafes or restaraunts before their EAD? please, i need your advice and experience

3. what if applied for a job and i get approved but i still thinking about working or not working?

thanks a lot Huh?

The short answer is: "No" you can not work before (or until) you get your EAD - the EAD is your work authorization, without it, you're not authorized to work.

I'm thinking to give math lessons private tutoring is that okay? and thinking about sewing clothes repair clothes.

[rsn 135]

Hello Friends,

I've been here in the U.S for three months and now i can't sit at home anymore..I want to work.

1. Can i work until i get my EAD?

2. Can somebody work or have somebody ever worked for cafes or restaraunts before their EAD? please, i need your advice and experience

3. what if applied for a job and i get approved but i still thinking about working or not working?

thanks a lot Huh?

The short answer is: "No" you can not work before (or until) you get your EAD - the EAD is your work authorization, without it, you're not authorized to work.

I'm thinking to give math lessons private tutoring is that okay? and thinking about sewing clothes repair clothes.

Not without a work permit!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I'm thinking to give math lessons private tutoring is that okay? and thinking about sewing clothes repair clothes.

No it is not ok - you need your EAD. And asking how to break the law is against the terms of service. #######, reported.

[hihello 4]

i think i can help u out better ...

its very clear like when u entered in the united states did they give u I-94 card with work authorization ?

if yes then be happy u can work ...

as the people who come here and get the I-94 on the airport are allowed to work even if there I-94 expires and they have applied for

EAD even then there status for work is legal..

go out and find some job.

best of luck ..!!

[Otto 83]

i think i can help u out better ...

its very clear like when u entered in the united states did they give u I-94 card with work authorization ?

if yes then be happy u can work ...

as the people who come here and get the I-94 on the airport are allowed to work even if there I-94 expires and they have applied for

EAD even then there status for work is legal..

go out and find some job.

best of luck ..!!

Edited August 31, 2009 by Otto und Karin

[bonjur_mimi 0]

I'm thinking to give math lessons private tutoring is that okay? and thinking about sewing clothes repair clothes.

No it is not ok - you need your EAD. And asking how to break the law is against the terms of service. #######, reported.

I never asked a question for breaking the LAW!!! i just asked i am thinking to do it!!! where's your proof you can browse out from my words, i'm here for help i'm sure you've been through this stressfull days ,too. i'm hundred precent sure everybody had this situation.

so do you still think you came out from the airport and get the job and get informed about what questions ask on the forum or not ? well, if you did then let's realise that not everybody can't be perfect .. to know what to ask here and what not to ask..

[Tygrys 143]

i think i can help u out better ...

its very clear like when u entered in the united states did they give u I-94 card with work authorization ?

if yes then be happy u can work ...

as the people who come here and get the I-94 on the airport are allowed to work even if there I-94 expires and they have applied for

EAD even then there status for work is legal..

go out and find some job.

best of luck ..!!

Not true AND bad advice.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hello Friends,

I've been here in the U.S for three months and now i can't sit at home anymore..I want to work.

1. Can i work until i get my EAD?

2. Can somebody work or have somebody ever worked for cafes or restaraunts before their EAD? please, i need your advice and experience

3. what if applied for a job and i get approved but i still thinking about working or not working?

thanks a lot

Not legally. As a K-1 you do not have the necessary documents to legally meet the requirements of the I-9 form taht every employer must complete for every new hire. You need to wait for your EAD.

[bonjur_mimi 0]

i think i can help u out better ...

its very clear like when u entered in the united states did they give u I-94 card with work authorization ?

if yes then be happy u can work ...

as the people who come here and get the I-94 on the airport are allowed to work even if there I-94 expires and they have applied for

EAD even then there status for work is legal..

go out and find some job.

best of luck ..!!

on my I-94 it was written Employment authorised. what that can mean?

[MAce7 0]

How about if a person works with a W-9 and has a TIN...?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

i think i can help u out better ...

its very clear like when u entered in the united states did they give u I-94 card with work authorization ?

if yes then be happy u can work ...

as the people who come here and get the I-94 on the airport are allowed to work even if there I-94 expires and they have applied for

EAD even then there status for work is legal..

go out and find some job.

best of luck ..!!

WRONG!!!! This stamp is completely and totally worthless without another form of work visa for a K-1. K-1 is NOT a work visa and does not authorize a holder to work without an EAD

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I'm thinking to give math lessons private tutoring is that okay? and thinking about sewing clothes repair clothes.

No it is not ok - you need your EAD. And asking how to break the law is against the terms of service. #######, reported.

I never asked a question for breaking the LAW!!! i just asked i am thinking to do it!!! where's your proof you can browse out from my words, i'm here for help i'm sure you've been through this stressfull days ,too. i'm hundred precent sure everybody had this situation.

so do you still think you came out from the airport and get the job and get informed about what questions ask on the forum or not ? well, if you did then let's realise that not everybody can't be perfect .. to know what to ask here and what not to ask..

No, I was not in that situation. Ever. Why? Because I did my research beforehand. And because i came here on a CR-1 working authorized upon entry visa.