Legal Question in Immigration Law in Georgia

I came to to the U.S on F-1 visa (student) in 2008. After which I applied for a social security card and got it. On it, it says "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" I thought that was a "work permit." After my first year of school, I sought off-campus employment and worked from June 2009 to December 2009 when I was having a chat with one of the prof. in my school about my job, then he said that i'm not suppose to be working without "EAD." After few research, i found out it is true. Now i'm about to apply for EAD and am scared since i have already worked, the DHS will found out and i will be out of status. i have stopped working this job since i found out. my question are:

1) Should I forget about filling for the "EAD" and trust God to supply my financial needs for school till I will finish my studies to avoid the DHS finding out and come after me?

2) File for the EAD. Even though I have worked, it will not affect my status?

3) What are the chances I have about applying or not applying for the EAD?

4) Do I have to file for tax on the work I have done or not, what are the implications?


Asked on 3/01/10, 3:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Why don't you consult a knowledgeable immigration attorney in private and off of the public forum (via email, phone or in-person consultation)? Your questions require too case-specific advice which may not always be possible or appropriate for a public forum (for all to see).

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Answered on 3/06/10, 3:34 pm


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