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Kazmi & Sakata | Harun Kazmi
Not until she naturalizes and files your Adjustment of Status. You must maintain status before that happens.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/13/2011
Fong & Associates | William D. Fong
It depends on your status and your manner of entry.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/13/2011
Christian Schmidt, Attorney at Law | Christian Schmidt
You cannot obtain employment authorization through your spouse before your spouse becomes a U.S. Citizen and petitions your for permanent residence.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/12/2011
Hilf & Hilf PLC | Sufen Hilf
Eventually, you may. However, I-130 petition itself will not give you any right to apply for work permit.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/12/2011
Joseph Law Firm | Jeff Joseph
I cannot answer your question without more information. In order to obtain a work permit, you must be eligible for adjustment of status and have a pending application for adjustment of status. Whether you are eligible for adjustment depends on your immigration history.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/12/2011
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
You cannot get a work permit until you have a pending I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status. You cannot file an I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status unless a visa will be immediately available to you. In your situation, you would not have a visa immediately available to you. Based upon the information provided, you are not eligible to adjust your status until your wife becomes a United States citizen and petitions for you.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/12/2011
Law Office of Christine Troy | Christine Troy
You cannot obtain a work permit until you file for your green card. When you do that, you can request it.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/12/2011
