Job change while waiting for ROC

[renatesol 13]

Hi all,

I am currently employed and filed my i-751 earlier this year, however, I don't expect to get my new GC anytime soon with the current processing times.

I am hoping to apply for and get a new job soon, but now I'm worried if I can verify everything I need for the i-9... I have an unexpired driver's license, my expired GC and my NOA/extension letter. However, I read that the extension letter does not constitute the type of receipt that can be accepted - is this correct?

My SS card shows the "valid for work only with DHS authorization" legend. Should my prospective new employer still be able to use my SSN to verify that I am still allowed to work in the US?

 

Thanks!

[geowrian 22,337]

The extension letter extends the validity of the green card by 12 months (unless you got the new one already, which extends it by 18 months now). The letter + green card is sufficient for an I-9. Some people have had difficulty with an employer recognizing that, but they are prohibited from requiring alternative documentation.

 

50 minutes ago, renatesol said:

My SS card shows the "valid for work only with DHS authorization" legend. Should my prospective new employer still be able to use my SSN to verify that I am still allowed to work in the US?

Only if you can show evidence of your LPR status, which would be the green card + extension letter.

Or you can take the green card + extension letter to the SSA and get an unrestricted Social Security card. Then you can use that + the unexpired driver's license to verify employment eligibility on the I-9.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents

You need either an item in list A

OR

one item in list B + one item in list C.

[renatesol 13]

On 6/19/2018 at 12:18 AM, geowrian said:

The extension letter extends the validity of the green card by 12 months (unless you got the new one already, which extends it by 18 months now). The letter + green card is sufficient for an I-9. Some people have had difficulty with an employer recognizing that, but they are prohibited from requiring alternative documentation.

 

Only if you can show evidence of your LPR status, which would be the green card + extension letter.

Or you can take the green card + extension letter to the SSA and get an unrestricted Social Security card. Then you can use that + the unexpired driver's license to verify employment eligibility on the I-9.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents

You need either an item in list A

OR

one item in list B + one item in list C.

Thanks! This is super helpful. I was just confused as to whether or not the expired GC + extension letter would be accepted. Hopefully I won't run into any issues to where I have to argue my case, should I get this job. Thank you so much for the peace of mind.