Clintonb,
I'm going to try and help out Whirlygig here because you don't seem to be listening to what she is actually saying. Either that or you are still slightly confused about the situation.
Do you have a US passport? Yes/No. If no, you CANNOT work legally in the USA.
Do you have a Green Card? Yes/No. If no, you CANNOT work legally in the USA.
Do you have a US WORK Visa? Yes/No. (Remember, this is not the same as a Visa Waiver, a Tourist Visa or a Student Visa). If no, you CANNOT work legally in the USA.
From what you have already told us, it doesn't sound like you have any of the above. Therefore, this means that you DO NOT have the 'right to work' in the USA.
I hope that this is clearer for you.