Applying for jobs

[CM11 5]

Does anyone know if companies prefer that you have the physical Green Card and SSN before applying for jobs?

Or is simply receiving the Visa good enough to start the interview/hiring process? (And provide Green Card and SSN later)

[Pinkrlion 2,673]

You cannot work in the US without the EAD (Employment Authorization Document) or Green Card. Companies determine their own policies of verification of authorized employment in the US.

[carton025 38]

Depends on the company you are applying with. On most job applications is does ask for at least 2 of 3 required IDs for employment eligibility. If the SSN card has the writing on it that require permission from the DHS, then either the Green Card of EAD is going to be needed. Then, there is the E-VERIFY process. Best o fluck!

[Marilyn. 340]

the OP is applying for a Cr1 visa which means when they enter at the POE they will get a stamp in their passport that acts as a temporary green card and is usually good for a year.

[NikLR 13,227]

Most online applications require an SSN. The only ones who don't use onlne applications are local businesses so you can try those. You can collect EI without an SSN though. Just a photocopy of your temp green card in your passport will work.