What kind of jobs can you get with I-94?

Question

Hi, does anybody know what kind of jobs you can get with an I-94. My fiance will be entering the US w/a K-1 visa, and I would like for him to start working here immediately. But I don't know what kind of jobs I should search for that will accept a temporary I-94. If someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.

Answer 1

I was a K-1 before and based on my experience I-94 doesn't authorizes your fiance to work in the US.You should comply first on the requirement of K-1 visa which is to get married within 90days upon arrival.Then he could start the process of Adjusting of Status or green card.He can concurrently file along with the application, work permit (EAD) and travel permit (1-131) for free.Work permit is usually processed faster (2 months) than green card (3 months to 1 year). The EAD will allow him to work while waiting for his green card. Another thing, he could apply for SSN (which is needed to apply in a job) using the I-94 but the card that will be issued to him will be a restricted one and cannot be used to apply for a job. He has to go back to the SSA Office after he gets his EAD or green card to have the restrictions lifted.

Answer 2

The I-94 is NOT a visa. It is a departure record card that you hand in when a non-resident leaves the USA. It does not entitle one to work in any way, shape or form. Working with an I-94 is illegal and will cause the K-1 application to be voided.



And as others have said, you have to support the person you are sponsoring until their EAD comes through. That is why you have to prove you can do it before the visa is issued. And with the economy the way it is today it may take several months for them to find a job anyway.

Answer 3

A K-1 can work starting from the day of arrival. 8 CFR 274a.12(a)(6). The EAD card serves as evidence of employment authorization.



An alien admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant fiancé or fiancee is among the class of aliens who are authorized employment incident to status so they can work without an EAD card. However, it's very difficult to fill out form I-9, the Employment Eligibility Verification Form, without the right documents, and a K-1 I-94 is not one of the documents used in complying with the requirements.



It would be difficult to get an employer to hire someone if that person does not have what is needed to fill out the I-9, and that's the reason you want an EAD card. Someone with knowledge of the immigration laws and what the K-1 status means would hire him because they would know they would not get into trouble, but people like that are hard to find.



The bottom line is, he can work right away, but he'll need the EAD card if he expects employers to be anxious to hire him.

Answer 4

He can't work with an I 94 - that is just your entry document.... you need work authorization from immigration to be legally employed, and of course a social security number! Upon entry your fiance can apply for a work permit, which once approved, he can use to find a job... approval may take more than a month though. The permit will be valid for 90 days but is extendable. You can apply for this permit by using form I 765. If he tries to work without doing this he will be breaking the law. As you are presumably going to sponsor him as your husband when you get married, bear in mind that you are going to have to show that you can support (sponsor) him based on your income alone... his will not be included.

Answer 5

NONE! It is illegal for him to work without an EAD (Employment Authorization Document). After you get married and are filing the paperwork be sure to include form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization Document). Once he gets his EAD and a social security card he can start working!

Answer 6

i don't think its possible to get an EAD while in the usa on a 1/94 visitors visa.

Answer 7

None what so ever. He cannot work in the US until his EAD has been approved.

Answer 8

We don't have any jobs here.