Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

green card...or not

i am a legal american born in america and i recently married a man from Panama, my question is does he need a green card to work in the US or just a social security number? thanks


Asked on 7/05/05, 1:11 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Baoqin Wang Law Office of Baoqin Wang

Re: green card...or not

He needs a valid work permit to work in the US. He can apply the work permit if you sponsor his green card.

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Answered on 7/05/05, 1:40 pm
Sudeep Bose Bose Law Firm, PLLC - Former Police, Prosecutors & Investigators

Re: green card...or not

Congratulations on the marriage. Indeed, your spouse can work only upon obtaining an EAD (work authorization). Because of I-9 requirements of employers, he will also need a driver's license. Read more about marriage petitions on http://immigration.vatrafficlaw.com

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Answered on 7/05/05, 2:05 pm
Hon-Vinh Duong DUONG IMMIGRATION LAW PLLC

Re: green card...or not

If he has not already done so, your new spouse must apply for an Employment Authorization Document with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") in order to work in the United States. If he plans on traveling, your spouse will also need to obtain an Advance Parole travel document from the USCIS while his family-based permanent residence application is pending.

Hope this helps.

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Answered on 7/05/05, 2:28 pm


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