How soon can I start working legally after I marry a US citizen?

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wangdaniol

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Do I have to wait until I got my green card before I start working?
I don't know if there is some kind of temperary permit to show that I can work legally. If so how to get it? What documents do I need?

Can somebody give a tip here? Thanks a lot!
 
wangdaniol said:
Do I have to wait until I got my green card before I start working?
I don't know if there is some kind of temperary permit to show that I can work legally. If so how to get it? What documents do I need?

Can somebody give a tip here? Thanks a lot!
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Once you got married, your USC spouse files I-130, you file I-485 to become Legal Permanent Resident. Since you want to work you're supposed to file I-765, which gives you, once approved, a temporary working permit called Employment Autorization Document (EAD) which is a plastic card with your picture and your fingerprint. Once you receive the Greencard, you won't need that anymore, though.

Here's the link to the process LPR through marriage http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/residency/family.htm

and here's the link for the temporary working permithttp://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/ead.htm
 
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