Hi, here is my situation. My status was F-1 and in January 08 I was out of status, however my school let me stay to study under the condition that I should have applied for reinstatement which I didn't. They said after 5 months I had been out of status, and not apply for reinstatement, I could not stay in the US any longer so I quit school and decided to work illegally after that. During that time I met my wife now and recently we decided to get married and I have applied for the Adjustment of Status Interview in September 09. So my question is:

1. Should there are any problems regarding my illegal stay in the US that will affect my chance in the interview since I'm not sure I'm under 10 years ban because I never received any letter from Immigration telling me to leave the US?

2. Is it possible for me to apply for the Work Permit during this time so I can work legally?

Please help me answer those questions. Thanks so much.