Potential Employer Refused NOA1

[tammiandtom 0]

Let us know if he is able to get the unrestricted social. I'm really curious after the hard time they gave my husband about it, when he had his actual physical PR card.

Why did they give him a hard time?

A permanent resident is entitled to an unrestricted card, there's no question about it.

You're supposed to tell the SSA when your immigration status changes. Even if you

are already a permanent resident (with an unrestricted card), you must still notify

the SSA if or when you become a U.S. citizen.

They gave him a hard time because his PR CARD was expiring in 20 days (something like that) and they said that it had to be within a certain amount of business days of it expiring. And at the time (last year in April) everyone on this board was sharing their horror stories also, and saying that they would not give out the unrestricted social security card with just the extension letter. I seemed to get that impression also at the Social Sec. Office. Maybe it would be different with the stamp.

Thanks for the info. I will send hubby off on an errand first thing Monday morning to the Soc Security Office

As far as the whole credit thing, I don't think the unrestricted SS card has any bearing on that. My hubby has more credit cards than me and a higher credit rating as well at this point. (I'm still repairing mine from my divorce years back)

Anyway, I remain vigilant. Thanks again to everyone.

Let us know if he is able to get the unrestricted social. I'm really curious after the hard time they gave my husband about it, when he had his actual physical PR card.

Also, we never knew that it was Immigration 101 to go to the SS office and get an unrestricted card the minute he got his PR card. That's why we waited until the last minute (when we realized it). I've been on these boards for awhile, and never really noticed it before then, or I'm not sure how I didn't know. I'm pretty up on that stuff and extremely organized. So don't feel too bad for not knowing, or for him not knowing! I think it should be pointed out more often to people.

So your husband got a restricted SS card ?

I got a unrestricted SS card after three weeks of living in US .All I took with me at Soc Security Office was my Alien card and my Canadian passport ,didn't have a problem !

Man ...this country is full of contradictions !!!!!

Yes, most people get the restricted card when they first come. It's just a stamp on the back. You got lucky.

[katand7 0]

Gavin went to SS this morning. They said he cannot get an unrestricted card until he gets the new greencard. (Also he did call SS hotline and all they said was he had to go to local office. They wouldn't give any other information)

Here is the documentation he took: MA drivers license, current social security card, passport, expired greencard, NOA1 from filing for removal of conditions, and biometrics letter.

So despite what others said here, they wouldn't give it to him. Guess the law doesn't matter, just where you go.

So he made the trip to SS and then went late to work. Feels like all that is happening is every mess up is costing us time, energy, and money. *sigh*

I haven't even tried to call the Sears supervisor back this morning. I don't feel up to it at all.

[katand7 0]

I'm just bumping this so people who previously wanted to know if Social Security agreed to issue corrected card. They didn't and said he has to wait for greencard.

[mawilson 2,133]

I'm just bumping this so people who previously wanted to know if Social Security agreed to issue corrected card. They didn't and said he has to wait for greencard.

[katand7 0]

After that happened at Social Security office I had Gavin call the Office of Special Counsel. They were no help at all and didn't care about either the Sears situation OR the Social Security card.

This is very frustrating

[msilitonga 0]

Hey, can we get an update with your situations?

I am going through similar experience. But I called the OSC number and the person was very helpful. He told me to have the employer call the number. And if they still refuse to take the NOA letter, I can file a formal complain. I am expecting a callback from the employer any moment now.

Simon

After that happened at Social Security office I had Gavin call the Office of Special Counsel. They were no help at all and didn't care about either the Sears situation OR the Social Security card.

This is very frustrating

[coloradogirl 0]

Hey, can we get an update with your situations?

I am going through similar experience. But I called the OSC number and the person was very helpful. He told me to have the employer call the number. And if they still refuse to take the NOA letter, I can file a formal complain. I am expecting a callback from the employer any moment now.

Simon

After that happened at Social Security office I had Gavin call the Office of Special Counsel. They were no help at all and didn't care about either the Sears situation OR the Social Security card.

This is very frustrating

My husband went through this exact thing a about a year and a half ago. I called the justice department and the man I got was wonderful. He took care of it and my husband had the job within a few days.