What after Green Card?

[Klaxi 9]

Hi All,

I just got my first Green Card (2 years) few days ago, what now?

Do I have to get new EAD? Or I dont need that document anymore?

Also, do I have to go and get new Social Security card (with no restriction on it)?

Thank you!

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Your green card is your authorization to work in the U.S. (among other things). You don't need another EAD. You can get another SS card if you want. As long as you have your green card, you likely won't have to show your SS card to an employer since the green card is a "List A" item on the I-9.

One thing to note is the expiration date minus 90 days for when you'll need to file the removal of conditions package: http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

[milimelo 4,477]

Get a Social Security card with no restriction on it. Then get a driver's license. This is all you need for employment, employer is not allowed to tell you which documents to show them or to insist to see your green card.

Now's the time to mark your calendar for 90 days before your 2nd green card (not marriage) anniversary. Find a place where you will be dropping in various paperwork you get - from insurance documents to medical explanation of benefits EOB statements to house/apartment bills, phone bills, tax transcripts.... Get into habit to either print out or save a pdf copy of your joint bank accounts (or credit cards). Evidence has to span the time since you received your gc to the time you send in for removal of conditions. You will need it all for removal of conditions time.