How to Avoid Unauthorized Employment Issues As a Foreign National

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Work as a green card holder.. Identify if you have a temporary worker visa.. Work only for the employer who sponsored you.

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1

Work as a green card holder.

Step 1

Work as a green card holder.

2

Identify if you have a temporary worker visa.

Step 2

Identify if you have a temporary worker visa.

3

Work only for the employer who sponsored you.

Step 3

Work only for the employer who sponsored you.

4

Note the deadline for leaving the country.

Step 4

Note the deadline for leaving the country.

5

Avoid working on a student or tourist visa.

Step 5

Avoid working on a student or tourist visa.

6

Consult with an attorney.

Step 6

Consult with an attorney.

7

Identify if you have a business visa.

Step 7

Identify if you have a business visa.

8

Check if your activity is prohibited.

Step 8

Check if your activity is prohibited.

9

Perform only permitted business activities.

Step 9

Perform only permitted business activities.

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Complete permitted non-business activities.

Step 10

Complete permitted non-business activities.

11

Seek legal help if you have a question.

Step 11

Seek legal help if you have a question.

12

Leave when required.

Step 12

Leave when required.

13

Have an employer petition for you.

Step 13

Have an employer petition for you.

14

Don't delay.

Step 14

Don't delay.

15

Check if you qualify.

Step 15

Check if you qualify.

16

Complete Form I-539.

Step 16

Complete Form I-539.

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Draft a letter.

Step 17

Draft a letter.

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Submit your application.

Step 18

Submit your application.

19

Avoid working until the change is approved.

Step 19

Avoid working until the change is approved.

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