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I haven't yet received my EAD card, but that is (fingers crossed) the next thing that is going to happen in my AOS application. I am adjusting from the VWP, received both my NOA1's and had my biometrics appointment, i cant wait to have this card in hand as being around the house 24/7 is driving me nuts. But my question is once i receive the card where do i then go from there? Do i apply for jobs using this card with a number on it, or do i use this card to apply for and receive a social security number which i can then use to work and open a bank account? (although i am already on my Wife's account.) How does it all work? Remember i am adjusting from the VWP so i was wondering if the process is slightly different, and with the EAD card, is there anywhere you cannot work?

Regards and thanks to all who took the time to read my question,

Richard

"Love Will Find A Way <3"

05/29/2008 --- Entry into the US on Visa Waiver to visit my girlfriend for a summer holiday and to help take care of her sick father where needed.

06/20/2008 -- After the sad passing of my girlfriend's father, we decided to get married and stay together

08/08/2008 --- We get married, lovely ceremony and dinner with all of Sarah's family present :-)

08/25/2008 --- AOS package sent to Chicago via Fedex overnight priority mail. Fingers crossed now!

08/26/2008 -- AOS Package received in Chicago, signed for by A.Smith (1 day before my VWP expires!)

09/02/2008 -- Checks cashed!!

09/03/2008 -- NOA1 received for I-485, I-130 and I-765.

09/05/2008 -- Case is shown online as pending!!

09/08/2008 -- Biometrics appointment letter received for September 23rd!! (For both I-485 and I-765)

09/12/2008 -- Biometrics walk-in completed, 11 days before the appointment! In Hackensack NJ.

09/20/2008 -- RFE for I-485 received. It was dated September 17.

09/25/2008 -- RFE response evidence sent out to Lee's Summit by USPS, certified mail.

10/02/2008 -- RFE response evidence received and case processing resumed!

11/04/2008 -- EAD CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED! Thank you Lord.

11/10/2008 -- EAD card received in the mail! wOOt wOOt!!!!

11/12/2008 -- SSN ordered from Hackensack, 2-4 weeks in mail!

11/28/2008 -- SSN Received in the mail, wOOt!!!!!!!!

12/7/2008 -- INTERVIEW LETTER RECEIVED!!! It's scheduled February 19, 2009 at 8:30am in Newark. *nerves*

2/19/2009 -- Interview 8:30am - Green Card verbally approved

2/23/2009 -- Welcome letter received! followed by I-130 approval notice!

Mary Lou Experienced

Mary Lou   681

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You will have to apply for your SS card to work even though you have the EAD. Your SS number is what you put on job apps, not the number from your EAD.

October 31, 2016 I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox

November 4, 2016 Received text case sent to Nebraska

November 10, 2016 Received Hard copy of NOA1

Hydey Community Regular

Hydey   0

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So technically i am going to receive my SSN before my AOS is approved? Also... i need to get my SSN before i apply for any work? How long does this take...

"Love Will Find A Way <3"

05/29/2008 --- Entry into the US on Visa Waiver to visit my girlfriend for a summer holiday and to help take care of her sick father where needed.

06/20/2008 -- After the sad passing of my girlfriend's father, we decided to get married and stay together

08/08/2008 --- We get married, lovely ceremony and dinner with all of Sarah's family present :-)

08/25/2008 --- AOS package sent to Chicago via Fedex overnight priority mail. Fingers crossed now!

08/26/2008 -- AOS Package received in Chicago, signed for by A.Smith (1 day before my VWP expires!)

09/02/2008 -- Checks cashed!!

09/03/2008 -- NOA1 received for I-485, I-130 and I-765.

09/05/2008 -- Case is shown online as pending!!

09/08/2008 -- Biometrics appointment letter received for September 23rd!! (For both I-485 and I-765)

09/12/2008 -- Biometrics walk-in completed, 11 days before the appointment! In Hackensack NJ.

09/20/2008 -- RFE for I-485 received. It was dated September 17.

09/25/2008 -- RFE response evidence sent out to Lee's Summit by USPS, certified mail.

10/02/2008 -- RFE response evidence received and case processing resumed!

11/04/2008 -- EAD CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED! Thank you Lord.

11/10/2008 -- EAD card received in the mail! wOOt wOOt!!!!

11/12/2008 -- SSN ordered from Hackensack, 2-4 weeks in mail!

11/28/2008 -- SSN Received in the mail, wOOt!!!!!!!!

12/7/2008 -- INTERVIEW LETTER RECEIVED!!! It's scheduled February 19, 2009 at 8:30am in Newark. *nerves*

2/19/2009 -- Interview 8:30am - Green Card verbally approved

2/23/2009 -- Welcome letter received! followed by I-130 approval notice!

Mary Lou Experienced

Mary Lou   681

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So technically i am going to receive my SSN before my AOS is approved? Also... i need to get my SSN before i apply for any work? How long does this take...

Yes, you will get your SSN before AOS is approved. Once you have EAD in hand you have to go to your local SS office to apply for your card, i believe Gary had his card in like 5-7 days after that.

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October 31, 2016 I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox

November 4, 2016 Received text case sent to Nebraska

November 10, 2016 Received Hard copy of NOA1

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rhymeswithcandi   0

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Yes, you can now apply for a SS# at your local social security office. When I went they asked for my EAD card, my birth certificate and passport. I got my SS card about 2 weeks later. You will need that 8-digit SS# in order to get a job.

You can start applying for work now and just let them know, in your interview, that you have work authorization and are just in the process of receiving a SS#.

My SS card said (Authorized to work only with DHS approval) which basically means that an employer would have to see a EAD card with it.

As for where you can/ can't work - You can work nearly anywhere you like. Most government jobs require that you be a US citizen so that is your only limitation as far as I know.

I hope that was helpful.

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rhymeswithcandi   0

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Sorry I didn't read your post right - I thought that you had received your EAD already. Basically, what I was saying is that you need EAD to apply for work and need both EAD and SS# to be employed.

I think you can apply for a SS# now (provided you have a AOS receipt letter from USICS).

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Hydey   0

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Sorry I didn't read your post right - I thought that you had received your EAD already. Basically, what I was saying is that you need EAD to apply for work and need both EAD and SS# to be employed.

I think you can apply for a SS# now (provided you have a AOS receipt letter from USICS).

I don't think i can? I am in New Jersey. I have my NOA1 for my I-485, I-130 and I-765 and my biometrics appointment letter (which is complete)... can I get a SSN?

"Love Will Find A Way <3"

05/29/2008 --- Entry into the US on Visa Waiver to visit my girlfriend for a summer holiday and to help take care of her sick father where needed.

06/20/2008 -- After the sad passing of my girlfriend's father, we decided to get married and stay together

08/08/2008 --- We get married, lovely ceremony and dinner with all of Sarah's family present :-)

08/25/2008 --- AOS package sent to Chicago via Fedex overnight priority mail. Fingers crossed now!

08/26/2008 -- AOS Package received in Chicago, signed for by A.Smith (1 day before my VWP expires!)

09/02/2008 -- Checks cashed!!

09/03/2008 -- NOA1 received for I-485, I-130 and I-765.

09/05/2008 -- Case is shown online as pending!!

09/08/2008 -- Biometrics appointment letter received for September 23rd!! (For both I-485 and I-765)

09/12/2008 -- Biometrics walk-in completed, 11 days before the appointment! In Hackensack NJ.

09/20/2008 -- RFE for I-485 received. It was dated September 17.

09/25/2008 -- RFE response evidence sent out to Lee's Summit by USPS, certified mail.

10/02/2008 -- RFE response evidence received and case processing resumed!

11/04/2008 -- EAD CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED! Thank you Lord.

11/10/2008 -- EAD card received in the mail! wOOt wOOt!!!!

11/12/2008 -- SSN ordered from Hackensack, 2-4 weeks in mail!

11/28/2008 -- SSN Received in the mail, wOOt!!!!!!!!

12/7/2008 -- INTERVIEW LETTER RECEIVED!!! It's scheduled February 19, 2009 at 8:30am in Newark. *nerves*

2/19/2009 -- Interview 8:30am - Green Card verbally approved

2/23/2009 -- Welcome letter received! followed by I-130 approval notice!

Johnnie J Community Regular

Johnnie J   0

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Sorry I didn't read your post right - I thought that you had received your EAD already. Basically, what I was saying is that you need EAD to apply for work and need both EAD and SS# to be employed.

I think you can apply for a SS# now (provided you have a AOS receipt letter from USICS).

I don't think i can? I am in New Jersey. I have my NOA1 for my I-485, I-130 and I-765 and my biometrics appointment letter (which is complete)... can I get a SSN?

No, you can't. You need to have your EAD before going to SSA office.

Don't let the choices chose you, chose the choices that you want.

Hydey Community Regular

Hydey   0

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Sorry I didn't read your post right - I thought that you had received your EAD already. Basically, what I was saying is that you need EAD to apply for work and need both EAD and SS# to be employed.

I think you can apply for a SS# now (provided you have a AOS receipt letter from USICS).

I don't think i can? I am in New Jersey. I have my NOA1 for my I-485, I-130 and I-765 and my biometrics appointment letter (which is complete)... can I get a SSN?

No, you can't. You need to have your EAD before going to SSA office.

JJ, do you ever check your e-mail anymore?!

"Love Will Find A Way <3"

05/29/2008 --- Entry into the US on Visa Waiver to visit my girlfriend for a summer holiday and to help take care of her sick father where needed.

06/20/2008 -- After the sad passing of my girlfriend's father, we decided to get married and stay together

08/08/2008 --- We get married, lovely ceremony and dinner with all of Sarah's family present :-)

08/25/2008 --- AOS package sent to Chicago via Fedex overnight priority mail. Fingers crossed now!

08/26/2008 -- AOS Package received in Chicago, signed for by A.Smith (1 day before my VWP expires!)

09/02/2008 -- Checks cashed!!

09/03/2008 -- NOA1 received for I-485, I-130 and I-765.

09/05/2008 -- Case is shown online as pending!!

09/08/2008 -- Biometrics appointment letter received for September 23rd!! (For both I-485 and I-765)

09/12/2008 -- Biometrics walk-in completed, 11 days before the appointment! In Hackensack NJ.

09/20/2008 -- RFE for I-485 received. It was dated September 17.

09/25/2008 -- RFE response evidence sent out to Lee's Summit by USPS, certified mail.

10/02/2008 -- RFE response evidence received and case processing resumed!

11/04/2008 -- EAD CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED! Thank you Lord.

11/10/2008 -- EAD card received in the mail! wOOt wOOt!!!!

11/12/2008 -- SSN ordered from Hackensack, 2-4 weeks in mail!

11/28/2008 -- SSN Received in the mail, wOOt!!!!!!!!

12/7/2008 -- INTERVIEW LETTER RECEIVED!!! It's scheduled February 19, 2009 at 8:30am in Newark. *nerves*

2/19/2009 -- Interview 8:30am - Green Card verbally approved

2/23/2009 -- Welcome letter received! followed by I-130 approval notice!

Johnnie J Community Regular

Johnnie J   0

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Sorry I didn't read your post right - I thought that you had received your EAD already. Basically, what I was saying is that you need EAD to apply for work and need both EAD and SS# to be employed.

I think you can apply for a SS# now (provided you have a AOS receipt letter from USICS).

I don't think i can? I am in New Jersey. I have my NOA1 for my I-485, I-130 and I-765 and my biometrics appointment letter (which is complete)... can I get a SSN?

No, you can't. You need to have your EAD before going to SSA office.

JJ, do you ever check your e-mail anymore?!

I do why bro? you send me anything??? :blink:

Don't let the choices chose you, chose the choices that you want.

Hydey Community Regular

Hydey   0

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Sorry I didn't read your post right - I thought that you had received your EAD already. Basically, what I was saying is that you need EAD to apply for work and need both EAD and SS# to be employed.

I think you can apply for a SS# now (provided you have a AOS receipt letter from USICS).

I don't think i can? I am in New Jersey. I have my NOA1 for my I-485, I-130 and I-765 and my biometrics appointment letter (which is complete)... can I get a SSN?

No, you can't. You need to have your EAD before going to SSA office.

JJ, do you ever check your e-mail anymore?!

I sent you a little essay about 2-3 nights ago mate! :blink:

I do why bro? you send me anything??? :blink:

"Love Will Find A Way <3"

05/29/2008 --- Entry into the US on Visa Waiver to visit my girlfriend for a summer holiday and to help take care of her sick father where needed.

06/20/2008 -- After the sad passing of my girlfriend's father, we decided to get married and stay together

08/08/2008 --- We get married, lovely ceremony and dinner with all of Sarah's family present :-)

08/25/2008 --- AOS package sent to Chicago via Fedex overnight priority mail. Fingers crossed now!

08/26/2008 -- AOS Package received in Chicago, signed for by A.Smith (1 day before my VWP expires!)

09/02/2008 -- Checks cashed!!

09/03/2008 -- NOA1 received for I-485, I-130 and I-765.

09/05/2008 -- Case is shown online as pending!!

09/08/2008 -- Biometrics appointment letter received for September 23rd!! (For both I-485 and I-765)

09/12/2008 -- Biometrics walk-in completed, 11 days before the appointment! In Hackensack NJ.

09/20/2008 -- RFE for I-485 received. It was dated September 17.

09/25/2008 -- RFE response evidence sent out to Lee's Summit by USPS, certified mail.

10/02/2008 -- RFE response evidence received and case processing resumed!

11/04/2008 -- EAD CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED! Thank you Lord.

11/10/2008 -- EAD card received in the mail! wOOt wOOt!!!!

11/12/2008 -- SSN ordered from Hackensack, 2-4 weeks in mail!

11/28/2008 -- SSN Received in the mail, wOOt!!!!!!!!

12/7/2008 -- INTERVIEW LETTER RECEIVED!!! It's scheduled February 19, 2009 at 8:30am in Newark. *nerves*

2/19/2009 -- Interview 8:30am - Green Card verbally approved

2/23/2009 -- Welcome letter received! followed by I-130 approval notice!

Johnnie J Community Regular

Johnnie J   0

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Sorry I didn't read your post right - I thought that you had received your EAD already. Basically, what I was saying is that you need EAD to apply for work and need both EAD and SS# to be employed.

I think you can apply for a SS# now (provided you have a AOS receipt letter from USICS).

I don't think i can? I am in New Jersey. I have my NOA1 for my I-485, I-130 and I-765 and my biometrics appointment letter (which is complete)... can I get a SSN?

No, you can't. You need to have your EAD before going to SSA office.

JJ, do you ever check your e-mail anymore?!

I sent you a little essay about 2-3 nights ago mate! :blink:

I do why bro? you send me anything??? :blink:

Sorry Mate, I was meaning to respond but we have visitors of my wife's over at our house. Later on I'll respond.

Don't let the choices chose you, chose the choices that you want.

 
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