sponsoring K1 aplicant, work with a k1 visa !!!!!!!

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adil85

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Hello everyone;

me and my fiancée who is an american citizen decided to marry in usa as soon as i get there...
we didn't start the process yet because of my fiancée, she can not support me seeing that she doesn't make enough money... my question is :
can we find someone else who could sponsor me ?

i have another question about the k1 visa, is it possible for me to work if i get a job immidiatly after i arrive there... or do i have to wait untill the ead will be provided.....??

thank you so much...
Adil
 
If your fiancée cannot be your sponsor with the I-134 for the K-1 visa, you can have someone else sponsor you. Have a read of I-134 and Overcoming the Public Charge Issue

Once in the US on the K-1 and you apply for adjustment of status, your then spouse will need to file the I-864, but you can also use a Joint Sponsor if your spouse does not meet the poverty guidelines. Have a read of I-864 Guide & FAQ You will also find other links with resources for the I-864.

As to working as soon as you arrive, I found this response elsewhere, which covers your question very well.......

I recommend that you look for form I-9 and its instructions, and any employer instruction on using it. You will find this at uscis.gov and ssa.gov

The K-1 fiancee is employment authorized for her first 90 days in the US.

However, to be hired, she needs an employment authorization document (EAD) to satisfy the I-9. the I-94 stamped 'employment authorized' is a sufficient document. Getting one can be a challenge.

JFK is the only POE that routinely gives this stamp. Some land border crossings have been giving them, but not reliably.

Completing the I-9 is the responsibility of the employer. If an employer chooses to be a little loose with their hiring paperwork, there is no 'fault' on the K-1 fiance--she is employment authorized and is not working working without authorization.

Practically, a K-1 should not plan on working for their first 4-6 months in the US.
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you can work during your 90 days period...and can continue working as long as you continue the processing of your papers to adjust your status to become a green card holder...
 
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