Empolyment during the period of removing condition on the green card

[hello1 0]

Hello everyone, I have a question for you. My two year green card is expired and I am in the process of removing condition from my green card and get a 10 year green card. I have one year extension now. I am looking for a new job. Will the employer say that I am only allowed to work for one year now and would not give me the job offer? Do I have to wait until I get the 10 year green card to look for jobs? I will have an interview soon and I worry this might create trouble. Thank you for your time and good luck to everyone!

[JoannaV 174]

It shouldn't be a problem. If it is a problem it is purely because the employer decides to make it a problem, if you see what I mean.

[hello1 0]

Thank you! So they would not think I am only allowed to work for one year?

Some employers don't know this issue...

Thanks.

It shouldn't be a problem. If it is a problem it is purely because the employer decides to make it a problem, if you see what I mean.

[scotty2009 13]

They should normally just ask for drug testing, medical etc, ssn, not green card.

If not asked, don't mention about your past life and that you are an immigrant etc.

Just give your SSN. I have learned that that more I talk during interviews, the more papers

employers ask for. Besides, you are not doing anything illegal. You are still legal to work here

for a year or 10 years when you finally get the 10 year GC.

[hello1 0]

I work at colleges. They always ask for work authorization. That is why I am worried

The position is tenure track, so one year work authorization would not be enough. They might need the 10 year green card. However, I would not be able to get it on time. Thank you!

They should normally just ask for drug testing, medical etc, ssn, not green card.

If not asked, don't mention about your past life and that you are an immigrant etc.

Just give your SSN. I have learned that that more I talk during interviews, the more papers

employers ask for. Besides, you are not doing anything illegal. You are still legal to work here

for a year or 10 years when you finally get the 10 year GC.

[milimelo 4,486]

Do you have a full driver's license? Use that plus SSN card for employment, no reason to show GC - it's your decision what to show as proof of employment for I-9 purposes.

[hello1 0]

Thank you so much! I did not know that.

Yes, I have a driver's license. I just took a look at I-9. SSN card plus driver's license is enough.

My SSN card still says "does not authorize to work in the US". I think I just need to get a new SSN card. Then I am good to go.

It is really good to know this. Thank you again!

Do you have a full driver's license? Use that plus SSN card for employment, no reason to show GC - it's your decision what to show as proof of employment for I-9 purposes.

[damulag 26]

Thank you so much! I did not know that.

Yes, I have a driver's license. I just took a look at I-9. SSN card plus driver's license is enough.

My SSN card still says "does not authorize to work in the US". I think I just need to get a new SSN card. Then I am good to go.

It is really good to know this. Thank you again!

When my wife tried to get a new ss card without the notation on it with her extension letter they would not do it. No problem getting a job with the letter, I just needed to explain the process to the employer.

[hello1 0]

"When my wife tried to get a new ss card without the notation on it with her extension letter they would not do it."

That is bad. I should have get a new ssn card earlier before the two year gc expired.

"No problem getting a job with the letter, I just needed to explain the process to the employer."

Thank you for your information.

Edited October 23, 2011 by hello1