I just found this document about EADs rather funny

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

So I was trolling around for more documents regarding EADs to see if there was something newer then the January 2006 guide that is on the site and I found a pdf of minutes between USCIS, SSA, and the AILA.

Its from May 06.

I found this:

12. Eliminating need for EAD for noncitizens authorized to work incident to status under 8 CFR §274a.12(a). In addition to asylees, which have been the subject of various instructional memos and guidance from CIS to SSA, there are other foreign nationals authorized to be employed incident to the status they hold in the U.S. Can SSA work with CIS to get updated guidance to SSA field offices confirming that all L-2 dependents, E-2 dependents, E-1 dependents, and K-1 fiancées are authorized to work without presentation of an EAD card, as stated in CIS regulations, and thus should likewise be able to have SSN issued upon presentation of their status? USCIS representatives agreed to look into this at our SSA liaison meetings in 2004 and in 2005 but said this was not a priority. Given the practical difficulties faced by noncitizens in these categories, e.g., getting driver’s licenses, etc., we hope CIS will share our view that this is a high priority.

Answer: CIS agrees that spouses of Es and Ls are authorized to work incident to status and need not present EADs to demonstrate work authorization or to obtain an SSN and has so advised SSA. Since receiving CIS’s guidance, SSA has been reluctant to assign SSNs to E and L spouses who lack EADs because of difficulties in differentiating a spouse, who is work-authorized incident to status, from a child, who is not. (The I-94 does not identify whether the derivative is a spouse or a child). SSA will accept a marriage certificate, with appropriate translation, as proof that an applicant has been admitted as an E or L spouse. SSA will change its POMS guidance accordingly and will no longer require an E or L spouse to present an EAD to apply for an SSN. CIS and SSA also agree that K-1 fiancées do not require an EAD to evidence work authorization or to apply for an SSN, and POMS will be revised accordingly. Current guidance (to be revised) is at POMS RM00203.600,

I'm not exactly sure who was at this meeting but that completely conflicts the January document and appears to be coming straight from a CIS representative.

[TayRivers 4]

Very out of date and misleading...

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Unfortunately I can't get to the 2009 minutes because i'm not a member aila.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

I can access the 2007 version which is more in line with what we know, they specifically state that the I 9 is their tool to enforce EADs for Ks Ls etc.