I was employed illegally some years ago.Can my illegal work be counted as experience for the Labor Certification purposes?
A. Illegal employment, if it can be verified by employment verification letter, may be counted toward the experience requirements for the LC purposes. However, this may expose the employer to penalty for violating immigration law. For this reason, some employers may be not willing to verify the employment history for the alien.In addition, an alien may be barred from adjustment of status upon finding of illegal employment unless he/she is qualified for 245i. Because this is a very complicated area, we strongly recommend that you consult with an experienced attorney.
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