illegal work

[jungar]

Hi. In one of the forms there's a question if the person who is applying for visa was working illegally. I've came to US on J-1 visa and I've overstayed it 2 years. I was working illegally but I've paid taxes. I still have papers certifying that I was working and paying tax. However... because I wasn't working on my original INS number I never did my taxes to get a taxback. My point is :

Does it count for them that I was working and PAYING taxes? Should i write that down or just leave the space blank ad write that I didn't work. Since I didn't do my taxes for the past two years ( I could have gotten some money back, but i didnt want to bring any attention to my person )

Thank You kindly for advices.

[txh1b]

You have to mention any work, even if illegal. What is the reason for AoS? Marriage?

[jungar]

yes, marriage

[PraetorianXI]

You better make sure you were not subject to the 2 year home residency requirement.

[jungar]

On my visa it says:

"Is not subject to section 212(e).
Two rear rule does not apply"

So i guess Im ok.

[PraetorianXI]

You are safe on that side. But for the time being, you need to cease working until you get your EAD.

[rojoca]

question about opt URGENT!!!

OK MY OPT JUST EXPIRED BUT I AM MARRIED TO A USC.. NOW MY QUESTION IS CAN I STILL WORK WHILE ALL THE PAPERS ARE IN PROCESS OR DO I HAVE TO STOP WORKING UNTIL I GET SOME KIND OF CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL???

I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR RESPONSE THANKS TO ALL OF U!!

[PraetorianXI]

OK MY OPT JUST EXPIRED BUT I AM MARRIED TO A USC.. NOW MY QUESTION IS CAN I STILL WORK WHILE ALL THE PAPERS ARE IN PROCESS OR DO I HAVE TO STOP WORKING UNTIL I GET SOME KIND OF CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL???

I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR RESPONSE THANKS TO ALL OF U!!

You are not authorized to work with an expired EAD nor just by filing paperwork. You need an approved EAD to be able to work.

[rojoca]

one more thing!!

first of all thankx 4 the response praetorian i really appreciate it.. one last thing.. so do i wait i guess about 4 to 5 months till i get my approval till i start working or what can i do?? because since u know my opt expired but i also want to support myself and my wife.. im just looking 4 the right thing to do.. please advise... thanks a lot

[PraetorianXI]

File for EAD based on your AOS and wait until it is approved (60-90 days) and then you can work.