Employment authorisation and SSC

[Sambar 15]

Hi,

I arrived on a K1 visa last month and went to the SS office last week. All went smoothly and I am waiting for my card to arrive. I know this card will not be valid for work as I have not yet filed the employment authorisation form which I am currently filling out. Along with my AOS.

I am waiting to get my card with the number before I send the form so I can add the SSN on there. 

My question is, although I don't need to check yes for them to issue me with a card, the card I have arriving will obviously be exempt from working. How does this get sorted? Do I need to check yes to get an updated card? 

Thanks!  

 

[Scandi 4,166]

When you filled out the SSN application you ticked the box saying "legal alien allowed to work", so yes, your SSC will state that you are allowed to work - but only together with DHS authorization (the EAD).

[lummo 61]

34 minutes ago, Sambar said:

Do I need to check yes to get an updated card?

For the I-765 form Part 2 #14 select "No." If you want to remove "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" from the SS card you have to wait until you are a permanent resident. At that time you need to go in-person to the SSA office to remove it.

Edited December 12, 2018 by lummo

[Sambar 15]

12 minutes ago, Scandi said:

When you filled out the SSN application you ticked the box saying "legal alien allowed to work", so yes, your SSC will state that you are allowed to work - but only together with DHS authorization (the EAD).

I didn't even think about needing them both. Thank you so much!

2 minutes ago, lummo said:

For the I-765 form Part 2 #14 select "No." If you want to remove "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" from the SS card you have to wait until you are a permanent resident. At that time you need to go in-person to the SSA office to remove it.

 

It makes sense now you say that. Thank you for your help!