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Can My Spouse Work in the U.S. With an IR-1 Green Card?

Lawful permanent residents are generally able to live and work in the United States. Your spouse’s start date can depend on where you are in the process and what status they hold while the case is pending.

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Home » FAQs » Can My Spouse Work in the U.S. With an IR-1 Green Card?

Lawful permanent residents are generally able to live and work in the United States. Your spouse’s start date can depend on where you are in the process and what status they hold while the case is pending.

Answer by David Joseph Rozas

David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.