Waiting for my (Conditional) Greencard

[Shergar 0]

Hi there,

I arrived in the US May 11th 2012 with my temporary I-551 in my passport.

As we have been married less than two years I am due to receive a conditional

Greencard for two years. I have received my Social Security Number (SSN) three

weeks ago.

I was under the impression I had to wait to receive the 2 year

Greencard with the i-551 stamp in the post before I could work? Is this true?

Do I need to apply for this card or does it come automatically? (The immigration

officer in the airport suggested it does however he also said the same for the SSN

but I still had to go to the office as it did not arrive)

How long does the card normally take to arrive?

Is there some resource that I can call/check in order to find this information out?

I have plenty of savings so am in no rush to work, you may think I am crazy but great and all as the Florida sunshine is, a

month off and boredom is setting in so I want to know when I can get back at it

Any information you can provide would be great.

Cheers,

Thanks VJ'ers

Edited June 15, 2012 by Shergar

[JohnR! 5,495]

It should take about a month for you to receive the actual card in the mail. Considering the current situation of the USPS with cutting and reducing routes, it may take a little longer. Give it another week or two, if you can.

At the POE they may have annotated your passport to the effect that you were admitted as a resident and authorized to work. That should be proof that you are legit to any employer, but you will need to present your green card to HR at some point. Employers can also use e-verify to check your SSN is good for work.

Having said all that, there is nothing that should prevent you from looking for a job while you wait for your green card. Unless you have a job lined up already, chances are it will take you some time to find one. (I hope to be wrong). Make sure you disclose your situation to any potential employer so they know you're playing it clean.

Good luck! I wish you success!

[Shergar 0]

It should take about a month for you to receive the actual card in the mail. Considering the current situation of the USPS with cutting and reducing routes, it may take a little longer. Give it another week or two, if you can.

At the POE they may have annotated your passport to the effect that you were admitted as a resident and authorized to work. That should be proof that you are legit to any employer, but you will need to present your green card to HR at some point. Employers can also use e-verify to check your SSN is good for work.

Having said all that, there is nothing that should prevent you from looking for a job while you wait for your green card. Unless you have a job lined up already, chances are it will take you some time to find one. (I hope to be wrong). Make sure you disclose your situation to any potential employer so they know you're playing it clean.

Good luck! I wish you success!

Gegel,

Thanks so much for your very informative reply, what VJ is all about right there.

Cheers

Brian

[minje1966 0]

Hi there,

we have been waiting for my wife Conditional Green card since her arrival into USA on 10.04.2011!? I don't know either whom to call about it!

She did'not recieved SSN(as she was told,since she applied for in US Consulate),we went to local SS Office and applied for it and she got it after 3 weeks!

If anybody knows whom to call and ask about this Conditional Green Card,let us know,please!

THX