When can I actually start applying for jobs now my EAD was approved?

[Joanne and Adam 15]

I just checked my case status online yesterday and it said my EAD was approved and they are ordering my card! Which is awesome news, but I was wondering do I actually have to have my EAD in my hands to start applying, or can I apply for jobs now and let them know that I am only waiting for my EAD to arrive in the post (it said it should take 30 days, but they also told me my EAD would take 90 days to process after receiving my response to RFE and that only ended up taking 2 weeks!)

To what extent am I a free person right now? Haha!

The reason I'm asking is because I've actually seen an immigration officer position in my city, which includes dealing with Green Card papers and work authorisation documents!! What a coincidence! I feel like I could easily do that job so I desperately want to apply now!

Thanks guys you are the best

[agnesb 47]

You are free to apply for jobs. In fact you were free to do so as soon as you entered US. You cannot start the employment without EAD but you were and are free to look, apply, interview for jobs.

Btw it normally takes much less than 30 days to receive the card.

Edited February 4, 2014 by agnesb

[Joanne and Adam 15]

You are free to apply for jobs. In fact you were free to do so as soon as you entered US. You cannot start the employment without EAD but you were and are free to look, apply, interview for jobs.

I was?? Haha! I had no idea! Oh well I guess now is the best time to look and apply seeing as my EAD will be here soon! Thank you!

[PearlyLemons 13]

Congratulations on your EAD/AP approval! Just a word of caution though - check the requirements for that Immigration Officer job. I have a feeling you may have to have been a LPR for at least 2-3 years or be a U.S citizen.

[Joanne and Adam 15]

Congratulations on your EAD/AP approval! Just a word of caution though - check the requirements for that Immigration Officer job. I have a feeling you may have to have been a LPR for at least 2-3 years or be a U.S citizen.

Requirements and Skills

• Basic knowledge of business immigration is highly desired; minimum of one year immigration experience is preferred.

• Must possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail, ability to proofread and edits one’s own work product.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

• Results oriented individual who produces well under pressure.

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent computer skills

Education

• College degree preferred, however experience is also given consideration.

Seems safe to me!! It would be so good if I could get it! This counts as immigration experience right? I did all my own paperwork hahaha

[aussie_jason 195]

All the current USCIS openings are only open to USCs - https://uscis.usajobs.gov/Search?Keyword=&Location=&search=Search&AutoCompleteSelected=False

(or if you have been a federal employee for 3 years)

[Joanne and Adam 15]

All the current USCIS openings are only open to USCs - https://uscis.usajobs.gov/Search?Keyword=&Location=&search=Search&AutoCompleteSelected=False

(or if you have been a federal employee for 3 years)

It's not a USCIS position, its for a lawyer company called K&L Gates

[aussie_jason 195]

It's not a USCIS position, its for a lawyer company called K&L Gates

Ah that explains it then, sounds like a paralegal position that would handle putting the packages together.

[Joanne and Adam 15]

Ah that explains it then, sounds like a paralegal position that would handle putting the packages together.

Yeah, I know I can definitely do that haha!