Does Work Permit Guarantee Green Card
Does getting a work permit guarantee that my green card will be approved?
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A green card allows you to live and work in the United States with permanent resident status.
It can take months or even years from the time you submit your application to the time you receive your green card.
If you need to work in the US while waiting for your green card, you may be able to obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD/Form I-766) from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The EAD allows you to work legally in the United States for a specific period of time (generally one or two years) while you await the adjudication of your green card application.
Being issued an EAD does not guarantee that your application for a green card will be approved.
If you require an EAD, you must be sure to file the appropriate application and supporting evidence with USCIS.
Contact the experts at Alaska Immigration Law Center for guidance and to learn if you qualify for an EAD.
Questions?
If you have questions about EAD/Form I-766, your immigration process, green card adjudication, or deportation defense, please contact us for a consultation.