I came to to the U.S on F-1 visa (student) in 2008. After which I applied for a social security card and got it. On it, it says "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" I thought that was a "work permit." After my first year of school, I sought off-campus employment and worked from June 2009 to December 2009 when I was having a chat with one of the prof. in my school about my job, then he said that I'm not suppose to be working without "EAD." After few research, I found out it is true. Now I'm about to apply for EAD and am scared since I have already worked, the DHS will found out and I will be out of status. I have stopped working this job since I found out. My question are:

1) Should I forget about filling for the "EAD" and trust God to supply my financial needs for school till I will finish my studies to avoid the DHS finding out and come after me?

2) File for the EAD. Even though I have worked, it will not affect my status?

3) What are the chances I have about applying or not applying for the EAD?

4) Do I have to file for tax on the work I have done or not, what are the implications?

5) I was told to apply for reinstatement. Will this help?

I came to to the U.S on F-1 visa (student) in 2008. After which I applied for a social security card and got it. On it, it says "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" I thought that was a "work permit." After my first year of school, I sought off-campus employment and worked from June 2009 to December 2009 when I was having a chat with one of the prof. in my school about my job, then he said that I'm not suppose to be working without "EAD." After few research, I found out it was true. Now I'm about to apply for EAD and am scared since I have already worked, the DHS will found out and I will be out of status. I have stopped working this job since I find out. Although it was categorize as 1099 (Independent contractor) income. My question are:

1) Should I forget about filling for the "EAD" and trust God to supply my financial needs for school till I will finish my studies to avoid the DHS finding out and come after me?

2) File for the EAD. Even though I have worked, it will not affect my status?

3) What are the chances I have about applying or not applying for the EAD?

4) Do I have to file for tax on the work I have done or not, what are the implications?

I came to to the U.S on F-1 visa (student) in 2008. After which I applied for a social security card and got it. On it, it says "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" I thought that was a "work permit." After my first year of school, I sought off-campus employment and worked from June 2009 to December 2009 when I was having a chat with one of the prof. in my school about my job, then he said that I'm not suppose to be working without "EAD." After few research, I found out it is true. Now I'm about to apply for EAD and am scared since I have already worked, the DHS will found out and I will be out of status. I have stopped working this job since I found out. Although it was categorize as 1099 income (Independent Contractor).my question are:

1) Should I forget about filling for the "EAD" and trust God to supply my financial needs for school till I will finish my studies to avoid the DHS finding out and come after me?

2) File for the EAD. Even though I have worked, it will not affect my status?

3) What are the chances I have about applying or not applying for the EAD?

4) Do I have to file for tax on the work I have done or not, what are the implications?

5) Should I filled for reinstatement?

I came to to the U.S on F-1 visa (student) in 2008. After which I applied for a social security card and got it. On it, it says "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" I thought that was a "work permit." After my first year of school, I sought off-campus employment and worked from June 2009 to December 2009 when I was having a chat with one of the prof. in my school about my job, then he said that I'm not suppose to be working without "EAD." After few research, I found out it is true. Now I'm about to apply for EAD and am scared since I have already worked, the DHS will found out and I will be out of status. I have stopped working this job since I found out. Although it was categorize as 1099 income (Independent Contractor).my question are:

1) Should I forget about filling for the "EAD" and trust God to supply my financial needs for school till I will finish my studies to avoid the DHS finding out and come after me?

2) File for the EAD. Even though I have worked, it will not affect my status?

3) What are the chances I have about applying or not applying for the EAD?

4) Do I have to file for tax on the work I have done or not, what are the implications?

5) Should I filled for reinstatement?

If you worked in the US and were compensated, generally speaking, you must file a tax return. I would file for a reinstatement and include an affidavit attesting as you have on this forum. The affidavit should include that you did not knowingly violate US immigration laws and that after finding out, you immediately discontinued employment. dont make any misrepresentation. Your DSO should file on your behalf. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck