Working using SSN

[beng_and_carl 0]

i'm planning to work by march or april. however, by that time, i won't be having my work permit yet.

so, can i work in a company with just using my ssn? if yes, which companies here in LA offers that?

hoping for your response.

thanks a lot!

[Kez/JWolf 6]

You are not authorized to work unless you have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or a Greencard..... your SSN Card will have written on it “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION.” so any employer will know that you need to have a EAD to be able to work....

Starting work without a EAD would be working illegally....

Kez

[jom 4]

i'm planning to work by march or april. however, by that time, i won't be having my work permit yet.

so, can i work in a company with just using my ssn? if yes, which companies here in LA offers that?

hoping for your response.

thanks a lot!

Better wait for your EAD . You are endangering yourself of getting deported if you work without it. I believe your I-94 also states that you are not allowed to work without proper authorization. Better be safe than sorry. For now, enjoy your time with your man and of course, get married . Goodluck

Edited February 27, 2008 by jom

[David-and-Mae 15]

If you were given the temporary work permit on your POE, then you can use that. Otherwise, you will need to apply for EAD (that can take at least 60-90 days to be processed) before you can legally work.

--Mae

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Better wait for your EAD . You are endangering yourself of getting deported if you work without it. I believe your I-94 also states that you are not allowed to work without proper authorization. Better be safe than sorry. For now, enjoy your time with your man and of course, get married . Goodluck

B)

[ilovecookies 0]

do i need to say i agree with the other posts??? yup, wait for your EAD.

[Karaoke 0]

what's the risk for that?

You are not authorized to work unless you have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or a Greencard..... your SSN Card will have written on it “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION.” so any employer will know that you need to have a EAD to be able to work....

Starting work without a EAD would be working illegally....

Kez

[Sheriff Uling 3]

You are not authorized to work unless you have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or a Greencard..... your SSN Card will have written on it “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION.” so any employer will know that you need to have a EAD to be able to work....

Starting work without a EAD would be working illegally....

Kez

what's the risk for that?

DEPORTATION! Kinda like being arrested then kicked out of the country. Actually, I suspect that the beneficiary's AOS request will be denied accompanied-by or followed-by a formal letter basically telling you to "Get Out" by a specific date. I do not know the deporation or AOS denial procedures, but it's definitely not a procedure the beneficiary want to experience.

[eau_xplain 2]

You are not authorized to work unless you have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or a Greencard..... your SSN Card will have written on it "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION." so any employer will know that you need to have a EAD to be able to work....

Starting work without a EAD would be working illegally....

Kez

what's the risk for that?

DEPORTATION! Kinda like being arrested then kicked out of the country. Actually, I suspect that the beneficiary's AOS request will be denied accompanied-by or followed-by a formal letter basically telling you to "Get Out" by a specific date. I do not know the deporation or AOS denial procedures, but it's definitely not a procedure the beneficiary want to experience.

Actually this is blatantly untrue. If you are married to a USC and applying for AOS, any overstay and unauthorized work will not cause denial of your application. However, if your AOS is denied for any other reason and you have to leave the USA, both overstay and unauthorized work will count against you when you apply for another type of visa.

[Karaoke 0]

That's what I thought... but still not worth the risk! but what if a company REALLY wants me and cannot wait for me 3 months? What ways around it? what about if it was UNPAID training? ;-)

And how can they find out anyway?

You are not authorized to work unless you have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or a Greencard..... your SSN Card will have written on it "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION." so any employer will know that you need to have a EAD to be able to work....

Starting work without a EAD would be working illegally....

Kez

what's the risk for that?

DEPORTATION! Kinda like being arrested then kicked out of the country. Actually, I suspect that the beneficiary's AOS request will be denied accompanied-by or followed-by a formal letter basically telling you to "Get Out" by a specific date. I do not know the deporation or AOS denial procedures, but it's definitely not a procedure the beneficiary want to experience.

Actually this is blatantly untrue. If you are married to a USC and applying for AOS, any overstay and unauthorized work will not cause denial of your application. However, if your AOS is denied for any other reason and you have to leave the USA, both overstay and unauthorized work will count against you when you apply for another type of visa.

[Chantel 0]

How about if she's working without EAD and the employer didn't ask for it? and her AOS is pending? Is there a chance to get caught?

[TinTin and Samby 11]

Guys...It's ILLEGAL. What's the risk...huge. How will they find out...ummm...its called the IRS as well as all of the other forms that you will have to fill out in the future where you will have to LIE if asked if you ever worked in the USA without authroization.

If the employer can't or won't hold the job for you, then you will have to look for another job. Employment is not only about Employer Needs and Worker Capabilities. It's also about TIMING. Sometimes the timing isnt there...this happens all the time.

To the OP. If you found one good prospect, there are a hundred more out there where the timing will be right - especially in a city the size of LA. Good Luck to you! You will find a great position with a great company when the timing is ready to go and everything can be done "above board" and legally. Take care!

Warm Regards,

Samby

[SweetAngel06 0]

Hi charisma1! Are you on Immigrant visa? I have noticed that your on CR1 route.

[Karaoke 0]

yeah perhaps one year away !

That is why I was considering a K-3... but I do not like the idea to wait 3 months before working... And was checking what could be done to start a relationship with a company even before the visa comes, for example if I enter for 3 months before I think I will get the K-3 on a WVP and start training (unpaid!) for the company...

Hi charisma1! Are you on Immigrant visa? I have noticed that your on CR1 route.

[ray77755 0]

So how soon after a fiance arrives in the US can she apply for her EAD?