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The Shulman Law Group, LLC

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  • Serving Rutherford, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Former Chairman of American Immigration Lawyers Association and NJ State Bar Association. Featured in Newsweek and Time Magazines as Top Immigration Attorney. Rated Best Lawyers... Read More

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Law Office of Judy H. Lim

5.0
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  • Serving Rutherford, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Office of Judy H. Lim provides attentive, personalized, and comprehensive legal guidance for individuals and businesses navigating the complexities of the employment- and... Read More

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Fahy Choi LLC

  • 301 State Route 17, Fl. 9, Rutherford, NJ 07070-2599

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can I travel outside the US while waiting for J2 EAD

Alan Lee
Answered by attorney Alan Lee
Immigration lawyer at Alan Lee Arthur Lee, Attorneys at Law
While a person should apply for a EAD while in the country, I am not aware of any rule or regulation that an individual cannot travel outside the country while the EAD is in process. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
While a person should apply for a EAD while in the country, I am not aware of any rule or regulation that an individual cannot travel outside the country while the EAD is in process. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
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Can my wife sponsor me if she has a bad credit and legal history?

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Answered by attorney William D. Fong (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Fong Ilagan
Yes, but she will likely not meet the USCIS income requirement to petition for you. The income requirement is 125% of the HHS poverty guidelines for your family size. She may need to get a joint sponsor to sign a separate I-864 affidavit of support. Consult with an experienced immigration attorney.
Yes, but she will likely not meet the USCIS income requirement to petition for you. The income requirement is 125% of the HHS poverty guidelines for your family size. She may need to get a joint sponsor to sign a separate I-864 affidavit of support. Consult with an experienced immigration attorney.
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Work as an independent contractor

Alan Lee
Answered by attorney Alan Lee
Immigration lawyer at Alan Lee Arthur Lee, Attorneys at Law
The question is close, but the answer seems to be that even working as an independent contractor as a yoga instructor is a violation of the immigration laws. An argument can be made that you are an independent person and not taking away a job from a US worker, but the counterargument is that you would be taking away a job opportunity from other US workers who could otherwise find employment as a yoga instructor. You should wait for your work permit if you wish to be entirely legal. I note, however, that illegal work is not a bar to your receiving permanent residence since you are in the immediate relative class for immigration, and persons who take up unauthorized work are still allowed to adjust status. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence
The question is close, but the answer seems to be that even working as an independent contractor as a yoga instructor is a violation of the immigration laws. An argument can be made that you are an independent person and not taking away a job from a US worker, but the counterargument is that you would be taking away a job opportunity from other US workers who could otherwise find employment as a yoga instructor. You should wait for your work permit if you wish to be entirely legal. I note, however, that illegal work is not a bar to your receiving permanent residence since you are in the immediate relative class for immigration, and persons who take up unauthorized work are still allowed to adjust status. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence
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