HELP: DEADLINE TOMORROW - Work asked for PROOF OF WORKING PERMIT while renewing to the 10-yr GC. What should I submit to them?!

[greenapple1204 2]

HR at work just called me saying that on my I-9 it doesn't say the Expiration Date and their system shows that I don't have a valid work permit since my 2-yr GC expired last August 2017. I applied to remove my 2-yr GC to 10-year last May, and even got my 551 stamp this February. This lady is not that familiar with our Green Card paperwork procedure since she mainly deals with American citizen. What paperwork and reference I should submit  to prove to her that I can work legally here and kind of educate her on the matter? 

 I NEED TO HAVE A PHONE CALL WITH HER AND MY SUPERVISOR TOMORROW SO MY DATA IS UPDATED. Please help - I'm super freaked out. 

[swji89 41]

Do you not have a I797? (i.e the letter you should’ve got confirming they’d received your ROC application) -  first line says that the green card is extended for a year and that you are allowed to work and travel?

[Lemonslice 4,843]

They should not reverify you. Show them your driver's licence and SSN card. 

 

Read the I-9 guide for the employers.

[MadMax101 32]

The I 797 NOA1 they send you is very clear that it authorizes you to work for 1 year past your green card expiration date. Bring your Greencard and the NOA1.

[VeraBradley 27]

You can share the following links with your employer to educate them that I-551 stamp does consider you as a Permanent resident and is a List A item:

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/131-list-documents-establish-identity-and-employment-authorization

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/temporary-i-551-stamps-and-mrivs

[egroeg 66]

8 minutes ago, VeraBradley said:

You can share the following links with your employer to educate them that I-551 stamp does consider you as a Permanent resident and is a List A item:

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/131-list-documents-establish-identity-and-employment-authorization

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/temporary-i-551-stamps-and-mrivs

@VeraBradley Where does it state that an expired green card + I-797 notice serves as proof of work authorization ?

[greenapple1204 2]

I've never received the NOA1 after sending in my ROC package. Luckily last month I went and got my I-551 Stamp. I researched that they're equivalent to one another. But is there any confirmation saying that I-551 is a good enough proof to replace the expired work permit?

[CeeMu 45]

7 minutes ago, greenapple1204 said:

I've never received the NOA1 after sending in my ROC package. Luckily last month I went and got my I-551 Stamp. I researched that they're equivalent to one another. But is there any confirmation saying that I-551 is a good enough proof to replace the expired work permit?

Yes

[VeraBradley 27]

13 minutes ago, xilef said:

@VeraBradley Where does it state that an expired green card + I-797 notice serves as proof of work authorization ?

It does not say that. Your I-797 states that it extends your green card by a year hence serves as a proof of work authorization.

 

The links mention that the I-551 stamp can be used to prove that you are a legal resident.

[VeraBradley 27]

13 minutes ago, greenapple1204 said:

I've never received the NOA1 after sending in my ROC package. Luckily last month I went and got my I-551 Stamp. I researched that they're equivalent to one another. But is there any confirmation saying that I-551 is a good enough proof to replace the expired work permit?

Yes, the links I provided mention that the I-551 stamp is a List A item for your I-9s. Therefore, it makes you a LPR and you are legally authorized to work.

[arken 4,197]

Tell them to read Page 8 of i-9 instructions which mentions Foreign Passport with a temporary i-551 stamp as acceptable document. They shud be the one asking you if you have any of the listed document.

[mindthegap 2,590]

Tell the HR dept to actually read the I-9 form and instructions. You should also read it so you know exactly what is permitted.

 

It even says at the top of the form itself:

“The refusal to hire or continue to employ an individual because the documentation presented has a future expiration date may constitute illegal discrimination”

 

At any rate, if you present a valid state ID and an unrestricted social security card, it fulfills I-9 requirements.

In addition, the employer is not permitted to specify which documents are presented.

Edited March 20, 2018 by mindthegap

[greenapple1204 2]

Would this suffice as an email to send it back to her with the scans of my I-551and form I-797C (2 receipt number CIR & WOC included)?

 

"Hello Anita,

 

It was a pleasure talking to you today. As explained, I am a Permanent Resident and have kept all of my legal documents up to date. Allow me to walk you through my timeline real quick:

 

8/15/17: 2-year conditional Permanent Resident card expired

90 days prior to that anniversary, on 5/15/17, i’ve sent the petition to remove my conditional status on residence with Form I-751. 

Please find attached the Notice of Action 791 from USCIS as a receipt showing that my Removal of Condition package has been received by USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) and my case is moving along in the system. 

 

 

5/25/17 ROC package sent

6/3/17: Check cashed by USCIS

6/9/17: Biometrics Notice sent

6/28/17: Biometrics Appointment completed

2/13/18: Infopass appointment schedule to have 1-year stamp on birth country passport

Please find attached the scan of Stamp I-551 on my foreign passport, which is a form I-9 acceptable document (List A Document - which are documents that establishes both Identity & Employment Authorization). 

Please click on this link for the above reference: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/list-documents/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

 

Scans: 

1/Form NOA 719 with 2 receipt numbers

2/ I-551 on Vietnam passport for proof of permanent residence"

[discoverusa 268]

I am kind of pissed off for you, because you should not have to jump through hoops to prove your legal status. HR person doesn't know her job clearly. Please let us know how it went. 

[evapaula 230]

2 hours ago, greenapple1204 said:

Would this suffice as an email to send it back to her with the scans of my I-551and form I-797C (2 receipt number CIR & WOC included)?

 

"Hello Anita,

 

It was a pleasure talking to you today. As explained, I am a Permanent Resident and have kept all of my legal documents up to date. Allow me to walk you through my timeline real quick:

 

8/15/17: 2-year conditional Permanent Resident card expired

90 days prior to that anniversary, on 5/15/17, i’ve sent the petition to remove my conditional status on residence with Form I-751. 

Please find attached the Notice of Action 791 from USCIS as a receipt showing that my Removal of Condition package has been received by USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) and my case is moving along in the system. 

 

 

5/25/17 ROC package sent

6/3/17: Check cashed by USCIS

6/9/17: Biometrics Notice sent

6/28/17: Biometrics Appointment completed

2/13/18: Infopass appointment schedule to have 1-year stamp on birth country passport

Please find attached the scan of Stamp I-551 on my foreign passport, which is a form I-9 acceptable document (List A Document - which are documents that establishes both Identity & Employment Authorization). 

Please click on this link for the above reference: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/list-documents/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

 

Scans: 

1/Form NOA 719 with 2 receipt numbers

2/ I-551 on Vietnam passport for proof of permanent residence"

I would start with the segment I highlighted in red and just keep it at that. Sometimes too much detail confuses people who are not familiar with the process.