Can I apply for my work authorization if I have a valid tourist visa?

You are not eligible to obtain a work authorization based on entering with a tourist visa.
If you do work without authorization, that can have a negative impact on future visa applications.

What Is an Immigration Bond?
It may be a scary day when you or a loved one is detained by the United States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, you may be able to get yourself or your loved one temporarily out of this situation if a judge posts an immigration bail bond.…
Read More
How Do I Renew My Work Permit?
The longevity of your work permit, otherwise known as your Employment Authorization Document, may depend on your current immigration status or what type of visa you currently hold. But generally speaking, it may last for up to one year. And ultimately, it cannot last longer than the time you are…
Read More
What Is the U.S. Citizenship Test?
You may be interested in undergoing the naturalization process if you have been a permanent resident in the United States for the last three to five years but wish to become an official citizen. Namely, you may look into Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. With that being said, one of…
Read More
How Long Does the K-1 Visa Process Take?
After getting engaged to your foreign fiancé, you may be eager to start your lives together straightaway. However, they cannot move to the United States without getting approved for a fiancé visa, otherwise known as a K-1 visa. Even if they have a valid B-1, B-2, or ESTA visa to…
Read More