Can my spouse work in the U.S. while the marriage-based visa application is pending?

The answer to the question of whether or not a spouse can work in the U.S. while their marriage-based visa application is pending depends on their specific situation. Generally speaking, if a person has an approved I-130 petition (also known as the Petition for Alien Relative) for a K-3 or K-4 visa, or if the applicant already has a green card, they may be eligible to receive work authorization during the visa application process. The K-3 and K-4 visas are non-immigrant visas for spouses of U.S. citizens and are valid for two years. During this time, the holder of the visa may apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), which will allow them to work in the U.S. It is important to note that the EAD is only valid for the duration of the visa, and if the visa expires, the EAD will no longer be valid. Those with a green card can also apply for an EAD while their visa application is pending. They do not need to wait until the visa application is approved before applying for the EAD. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not a spouse can work in the U.S. while their marriage-based visa is pending depends on the visa type. Those with an approved I-130 petition or a green card may be eligible for an Employment Authorization Document. It is important to consult with an experienced immigration lawyer to better understand the specifics of the situation.

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Si se encuentra en el proceso de presentar una solicitud de visa basada en el matrimonio, esto significa que se ha casado con un ciudadano de los Estados Unidos o un residente legal permanente. Dependiendo de la categoría de la solicitud, es probable que su cónyuge obtenga un permiso de trabajo temporalmente mientras se está tramitando la solicitud. Esto significa que tienen el derecho de trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos hasta que se reciba la decisión de la visa. Para recibir el permiso de trabajo para su cónyuge, deben presentar el Formulario I-765, Aplicación de Autorización de Empleo. En West Virginia, hay un proceso específico para solicitar un permiso de trabajo. En primer lugar, su cónyuge debe completar y presentar un Formulario I-485, Solicitud de Registro de Residencia Permanente, junto con el Formulario I-765. Después de presentar los formularios de manera correcta, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) procesa la solicitud y envía una tarjeta de autorización de empleo con un permiso de trabajo al cónyuge. Es importante tener en cuenta que el permiso de trabajo es válido únicamente hasta que se reciba la decisión final sobre la solicitud de visa. Si la solicitud de visa es denegada, el permiso de trabajo será revocado y su cónyuge deberá dejar de trabajar inmediatamente.

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