Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Re: work in usa

You'll need to apply for his lawful permanent residence which will also provide him with a temporary employment authorization document until the time of the marriage interview.

More information can be found here:

http://msclaw.com/index.php?page=What_is_a_Green_Card

Re: work in usa

Your husband will need to apply for adjustment of status based on marriage to a US citizen. Generally speaking, an individual is permitted to apply for adjustment of status (i.e., a green card) based on marriage to a US citizen. Under the immigration laws, applicants for adjustment of status are allowed to remain in the United States and work. As a result, when he submits his adjustment of status application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), he may also submit an application requesting employment authorization. Once the USCIS issues the employment authorization document, your husband will have authorization to work for a one-year period. However, he may renew his employment authorization until the USCIS makes a decision on his adjustment of status application.

If his adjustment of status application is ultimately approved, he should be granted conditional lawful permanent resident status and be issued his green card. At this point, his green card will be proof of his authorization to work in the United States.

Please note that in order to determine whether your husband has met all of the general requirements to apply for adjustment of status, you should consult an immigration attorney.

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