QUESTION
Will I be in trouble in applying for a green card because I am not allowed to work before?
Asked on Jul 04th, 2014 on Immigration - New York
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I have student visa and I got social security number from the school and I worked outside the campus by using it. Now I'm married and my wife has green card so will I have any trouble to apply for the green card because I'm not allowed to work or not?
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Business Immigration Attorney serving Houston, TX
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Yes, unauthorized employment could make you ineligible for an adjustment of status to permanent residence. If your spouse is eligible for naturalization, she should apply ASAP as marriage to a US citizen will cure the issue.
Answered on Jul 07th, 2014 at 5:39 AM
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Employment without authorization is a bar to adjustment of status unless you are the immediate relative of a United States citizens, including spouses. It's best that you do not apply for adjustment of status until your spouse becomes a naturalization citizen.
Answered on Jul 04th, 2014 at 6:35 PM
Bruce A. Coane
It could be an issue. If you wait until your wife is a citizen it would typically not be an issue.
Answered on Jul 04th, 2014 at 6:35 PM
No if you are marring a US citizen.
Answered on Jul 04th, 2014 at 11:54 AM