To qualify for a work permit in the United States, you must have a certain immigration status or an immigration application pending that allows you to work under that status or while you are waiting on immigration to make a final decision on your application.
Every work permit has a “Category” listed that will tell you what status or application that work card is based on.
Here are some common work card categories:
• C9 = Pending application for lawful permanent resident status
• C8 = Pending asylum application
• A12 = Temporary Protected Status
• A19/A20 = U nonimmigrant Status
• C10 = Pending Cancellation of Removal application
• C11 = Humanitarian Parole Status
• C31 = VAWA Status
• C33 = DACA
• C14 = Deferred Action Status (often based on approved SIJ petition or a pending U visa application)
If you would like to meet with an experienced attorney to explore your options and find out if you might be eligible for a work permit or other types of immigration status, call us and schedule a consultation!