Work Permit

Work Permit Details

Employment Authorization Document (work permit) is a document from the INS to authorize an alien to work in the US for a period of time, usually one year. This work authorization allows the work permit holder to legally work for any employer in the US.

For whom is a Work Permit appropriate?

Foreign nationals who fall into one of the below categories.

What are the requirements for obtaining a Work Permit?

An individual can apply for a work permit in the following situations:

• An adjustment of status applicant;
• Spouse of an E1, E2 or L1 visa holder in the US on a derivative visa;
• Spouse and child of a J1 visa holder;
• Optional practical training (OPT) for postgraduate F1 students;
• F1 and J1 students who suffer severe economic hardship;
• K1 and K2 dependents
• Foreign nationals under temporary protected status; and
• Approved asylee or an asylum applicant whose petition for asylum has been pending for more than 180 days.

Does The Messersmith Law Firm handle these types of cases?

Yes, we take all types of immigration cases and represent clients worldwide. Here is a short sample of our recently approved petitions.

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