Can you start work once EAD is approved (Before you receive it in mail)

[srvman 38]

I have been offered a pretty decent job, they want me more than I want them, so they are being more than flexible. But the person I am replacing is leaving about a week before I get there, and he had hoped to help me with training and advice (he is a good friend so he will help me either way by phone).

I have a SSN already, so I am curious as to whether I physically need the EAD to start, would their ICE checks show that I was eligible? The employer understands my situation, and is flexible once again. I just want to get started as soon as i am approved, ideally not having to wait another week for it to arrive by snail mail.

Anyone ever found themselves in a similar situation?

[mcuzin1985 13]

I'm sorry I’m not able to give you a 100% definitive answer, in my opinion I would say NO. You will need the EAD card in your possession in order to step foot in your office and clock in.

On a side note, your EAD card will get sent to you via 2 day priority mail via USPS.

[aaron2020 11,651]

You need the EAD card to work. You can not work without it.

Read page 2 of this document from USCIS;https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&q=uscis%20work%20before%20ead%20card&ei=dTXLU_HPJYPioATlhIGICw&url=http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/About%2520Us/Electronic%2520Reading%2520Room/Customer%2520Service%2520Reference%2520Guide/Employment_Authorization.pdf&cd=2&ved=0CCEQFjAB&usg=AFQjCNHIuZFpcMnkAvEGSrjERlD3uJ-Xkw&sig2=0ChnwgvXFvQLcYtCC5mQog

Edited July 20, 2014 by aaron2020

[aaron2020 11,651]

From that USCIS link above.

In order to be legally employed in the United States, employees are required to present documentation to an employer to show evidence of their authorization to work.

The document would be those listed on the I-9.

[srvman 38]

Not a problem, you answered my question, thank you, good to know

Have a good weekend everyone.

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