Can I Get a Green Card If I've Worked in the U.S. Unlawfully? PLEASE HELP

[Tina_J]

I am applying for an employment-based green card. My perm has been approved. I was putting together my documents for i-485 when I realized I didn't have a work authorization for 2 months when I was working with my previous employer.
My CPT for part-time work had expired on September 4th and my OPT wasn't approved till October 26th. I was working two days/week with my previous employer from March 1st until October 29th and those dates have been published in my perm application.

Please tell me what am I supposed to do? If you have any ideas, any experience, please let me know. Am I going to get denied??
I am freaking out! All my hopes are shattered.

[Tina_J]

Hi again, I was doing some research and realized there is a chance since I worked illegally for less than 180 days. Does anyone know about 245k adjustment? Does it make the process longer? I want to know the exact process before letting my attorney know.

[newacct]

Yes, you can do Adjustment of Status in an employment-based category as long as you have been out of status or working illegally for less than 180 days since your most recent admission.

[Tina_J]

Does that affect the process overall? i.e. make it longer?

Yes, you can do Adjustment of Status in an employment-based category as long as you have been out of status or working illegally for less than 180 days since your most recent admission.