Is A K1 authorized to work without an EAD?

[rebeccajo 14]

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments...grants_2006.pdf

Go to the chart at the top of page 63.

Nonimmigrants Authorized to Work Incident to Status

Some nonimmigrant categories include individuals who, notwithstanding their nonimmigrant

classification, are likely to remain permanently in the United States. In particular, nonimmigrant

categories that are designed to ease family separations caused by visa wait times are based on

the expectation that the individuals will apply for adjustment of status to permanent resident

once in the United States. Thus, persons in these categories are permitted to work once they

have applied for, and been issued , an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS

[LaL 418]

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments...grants_2006.pdf

Go to the chart at the top of page 63.

Nonimmigrants Authorized to Work Incident to Status

Some nonimmigrant categories include individuals who, notwithstanding their nonimmigrant

classification, are likely to remain permanently in the United States. In particular, nonimmigrant

categories that are designed to ease family separations caused by visa wait times are based on

the expectation that the individuals will apply for adjustment of status to permanent resident

once in the United States. Thus, persons in these categories are permitted to work once they

have applied for, and been issued , an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS

thanks Becca!

[colinjess 0]

so with out understanding all the mumbo jumbo ... does that mean that as long as u apply for EAD you can work before you get it !?? or does it mean u have to wait >???

[LaL 418]

so with out understanding all the mumbo jumbo ... does that mean that as long as u apply for EAD you can work before you get it !?? or does it mean u have to wait >???

re-read the bolded section!

[Slightly Bonkers 0]

Wow, really not mumbo jumbo. Fairly easy clear simple sentences.

[Rob&Dawn 1]

Wow, really not mumbo jumbo. Fairly easy clear simple sentences.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

so with out understanding all the mumbo jumbo ... does that mean that as long as u apply for EAD you can work before you get it !?? or does it mean u have to wait >???

nice.

Get used to the "mumbo jumbo".... the immigration process is famous for it. Better start investing in a dictionary. VJ sheesh.

[KimandRuss 0]

You have to have the card.

[caybee 21]

Very clear.

[YuAndDan 153]

A Moderator may want to pin this.

[winifredbee 1]

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments...grants_2006.pdf

Go to the chart at the top of page 63.

Nonimmigrants Authorized to Work Incident to Status

Some nonimmigrant categories include individuals who, notwithstanding their nonimmigrant

classification, are likely to remain permanently in the United States. In particular, nonimmigrant

categories that are designed to ease family separations caused by visa wait times are based on

the expectation that the individuals will apply for adjustment of status to permanent resident

once in the United States. Thus, persons in these categories are permitted to work once they

have applied for, and been issued , an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS

Thank you so much for posting this!! I was wondering about this. I VJers

[raymaga 25]

I agree.... pin this one.

Do you think this will actually stop the endless questions about EAD's?????

Hopefully!!!!

[leapoffaith 0]

Thus, persons in these categories are permitted to work once they

have applied for, and been issued , an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS

Its clearly stated "been issued".

As if its so easy to get job in the current economic scenario.

[Prawninator 138]

Thus, persons in these categories are permitted to work once they

have applied for, and been issued , an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS

Its clearly stated "been issued".

As if its so easy to get job in the current economic scenario.

Doesn't hurt to try

[AndieAndy 0]

Although, on this link for a memo to aid K-1 holders getting a SSN card RM 00203.500 found in the 'Step by Step guides" it says; "1. Aliens Work Authorized Without Specific DHS Authorization

The following sections list nonimmigrants, by alien class of admission codes, who are authorized to work in the U.S. without specific authorization from DHS. The person’s I-94 will not have the DHS employment authorization stamp and the alien will generally not have an EAD."

and at #25 on that list is K-1

DISCUSS!!

I'm totally befudled by the whole thing. I firmly believed all that was previously written here. i.e. that is against the law for holders of K-1 to work without an EAD and that the chances of that arriving prior to you applying for you AOS was slim to none so why bother, just have a month or two off and plan the wedding and apply for your work authorization once married. Sorry if I am going over old ground but the confusion extends from above document contradicting everything else.

Andy