Q: Can I continue working under my J-1 visa after I get married and waiting for the green card approval?
I am currently working as an au pair with a J-1 visa. I am getting married in September to a us citizen, and plan to submit our application for a marriage green card soon after the marriage. My J-1 visa is already expired, but I have DS 2019 that extends till January 2021. Will I be able to continue working as an au pair after I get married and after submitting the application for the marriage green card while I wait for the green card approval?
A:
As long as you are otherwise working lawfully, then the green card application process should not impact, or be impacted, by that.
You can also apply for a temporary work authorization to use while you are awaiting the adjudication of your application.
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