Unlawfully Working and now applying for AOS

[sv08]

I have been working at the same place for almost 6 years, since I was 16 unlawfully. I am now about to apply for AOS, will this be a problem?

[ConstantinYordi]

I have been working at the same place for almost 6 years, since I was 16 unlawfully. I am now about to apply for AOS, will this be a problem?

a couple of things will matter; have you been caught doing that; what category will you claim for adjustment;

[sv08]

a couple of things will matter; have you been caught doing that; what category will you claim for adjustment;

No I have not been caught doing that. And I am claiming throught my husband. He is a US citizen. But they ask about my employment for the past five years and I'm worried they will be able to tell. Do you think once I receive my work permit I can just update my work?

[ConstantinYordi]

No I have not been caught doing that. And I am claiming throught my husband. He is a US citizen. But they ask about my employment for the past five years and I'm worried they will be able to tell. Do you think once I receive my work permit I can just update my work?

first, hire an attorney;
if you weren't caught, it likely won't come up now. once you receive your work permit, you can't send them a letter saying you've been working for the past X years since the ead is valid from the day it is issued.
FYI, if you want to work, having no work permit, you can obtain an tax id number (ITIN) and once you "work", have them give you a 1099 (self employed income form).