I am an international student, in my OPT year. I just got married 2 days ago. Can I have the work permit now, or just wait for a green card?
Thanks
2007-02-22 09:20:02 · 4 answers · asked by educatedgirl_9 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Yes you can, did you file yet for your Green Card? I recommend you go to your lawyer ASAP! He will file a form to ask for the work permit and the Green Card at the same time.
Congrats!!
2007-02-22 09:29:58 · answer #1 · answered by Sabrina H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moment you file the petition for Adjustment of Status (AOS), you loose your F-1 status. If you want to continue working for the company you work for right now, you can apply for Employment Authorization along with the documents for AOS. But until you get your new work permit, you can't get paid because that's illegal. If you want to work, you can work voluntarily until you get your new work permit. So be careful with that.
2007-02-22 13:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by kb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. Just apply for the work authorization card. I did the same thing when I was waiting for my Green Card.
Here is the site where you can get the application for the work authorization:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
2007-02-22 09:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by mindofwonders121 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly go to www.uscic.gov and find out.
2007-02-22 11:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by CCC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋