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I am out of status and will be filing for GC papers this month through my spouse. We had dated for 5yrs and got married last July. Its legit.

Problem is, I might have to start a job before my work authorization papers come through.
I have an interview tomorrow and need a way to frame my status, so that I can get the position.
How would I fill out my 1-9 papers? Is there a way I can fill them out and come back to fix them when I get approved to work?

PLEASE send me a message if you dont want to post suggestions in the open.





(Please spare me any moral judgment lectures on working. Its easy to do when youre not in my situation)

You dont fill out the I-9 until you actually start working. So your strategy needs to focus on delaying your start date, if you get the offer.

You got married in July ... is there something about your situation that prevented you from applying for the green card months ago?

Thanks Jackolantern,

I may not be able to delay the start date for too long. I am just preparing a strategy for interview questions and eventually the 1-9.

Weve been putting together the money for the applications.

when youre not in my situation Hey, I dont want to judge or assume anything. Things are pretty hard these days. But that is not to say you have absolutely no other options. If you dont mind, can you please explain your situation. I understand how sometimes you feel like the walls are closing in, and feel cornered, that taking that job is the only option. If you would prefer to PM to discuss this, then I wont mind. I really would like to help. Sometimes I felt that things were going to get worse than they really were, then when I took a step back and looked at the whole picture I realized that there are other options I can choose from.

regarding your interview, I can suggest that you explain your situation to the interviewer, and trust me, there are people out there who are more understanding than you can imagine, and theyll take it into consideration and if theyre not hard pressured to hire someone sooner than later, then they might give you that chance. One thing that will help you know that will work in your favor, is at the interview you can simply ask if its an immediate job position or if theyre simply looking to replace someone.

I hope this helps.