AOS pending,EAD and work?

[Dr_LHA 3]

That's true, but Social Security has guidance to employers that requiring production of the card is not necessary as long as the new hire can prove the card has been ordered and agrees to produce it within 90 days.

I think as long as a good faith effort is made to get a SS Card as soon as possible, you're OK. As I mentioned above, we have a lot ofo people here who come to work for us on J-1 and H-1B visas. They start work basically the day they arrive, but obviously getting a SS card takes time. Its never an issue, and our HR department is super ####### about employement authorisation. E.g. they called me 3 months before my old H-1B expired and told me I better get a Green Card or EAD quick sharp or else I would be out of a job in 3 months!

[born2farm 0]

I already have SSN 5 years ago right after I entered grad school in the U.S. I am just wondering when should I be prepared for applying for jobs. I dont want to apply for jobs now and have interview then have to tell the employer that I could not work till such day.....

[Dr_LHA 3]

Well until you get your EAD you can't start work, so if you don't want to be in that position, don't go to any interviews until you get your EAD.

Edited March 29, 2007 by dr_lha

[florida_guy07 0]

You can apply for jobs, I doubt they will allow you to start working until you have either you EAD or a stamp or your green card.