EAD pending - can I work with an SSN only?

[Evangeline_m 2]

Hi everyone

 

I came to the US on a K1-visa, married my US citizen husband, applied for AOS + EAD + AP and recently got the receipt confirmation (I-797C) from USCIS for all three documents. 

 

I already have a social security number since we went to the SSA office a few days after i arrived here in the US about 2,5 months ago. Recently we went to the SSA office again and the employees (we went there twice to make sure) told me that I am legally able to work with just my Social Security Card BEFORE my EAD Work Permit is approved. On my SS card it says "Valid for work with DHS authorization only". I am just very confused because all the other information I found on the subject clearly states that a SS card is not enough and that I will need an EAD to be legally able to work? One of the SSA employees told me that while some employers require a work permit, others simply don't care and will still hire you without one. Is only having a Social Security card enough to work legally or do I need an EAD card? I would love to be able to work sooner but I don't want to get in trouble with USCIS or anything for working without an EAD. 

 

Thank you for any answers

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

Just now, Evangeline_m said:

Hi everyone

 

I came to the US on a K1-visa, married my US citizen husband, applied for AOS + EAD + AP and recently got the receipt confirmation (I-797C) from USCIS for all three documents. 

 

I already have a social security number since we went to the SSA office a few days after i arrived here in the US about 2,5 months ago. Recently we went to the SSA office again and the employees (we went there twice to make sure) told me that I am legally able to work with just my Social Security Card BEFORE my EAD Work Permit is approved. On my SS card it says "Valid for work with DHS authorization only". I am just very confused because all the other information I found on the subject clearly states that a SS card is not enough and that I will need an EAD to be legally able to work? One of the SSA employees told me that while some employers require a work permit, others simply don't care and will still hire you without one. Is only having a Social Security card enough to work legally or do I need an EAD card? I would love to be able to work sooner but I don't want to get in trouble with USCIS or anything for working without an EAD. 

 

Thank you for any answers

No, you have to wait for you EAD before you can Legally work. 

[C90 376]

16 minutes ago, Evangeline_m said:

Hi everyone

 

I came to the US on a K1-visa, married my US citizen husband, applied for AOS + EAD + AP and recently got the receipt confirmation (I-797C) from USCIS for all three documents. 

 

I already have a social security number since we went to the SSA office a few days after i arrived here in the US about 2,5 months ago. Recently we went to the SSA office again and the employees (we went there twice to make sure) told me that I am legally able to work with just my Social Security Card BEFORE my EAD Work Permit is approved. On my SS card it says "Valid for work with DHS authorization only". I am just very confused because all the other information I found on the subject clearly states that a SS card is not enough and that I will need an EAD to be legally able to work? One of the SSA employees told me that while some employers require a work permit, others simply don't care and will still hire you without one. Is only having a Social Security card enough to work legally or do I need an EAD card? I would love to be able to work sooner but I don't want to get in trouble with USCIS or anything for working without an EAD. 

 

Thank you for any answers

Please go back and tell that nitwit to educate him/herself (or just tell him/her to shush lol), since it's illegal to work without EAD and could jeopardize your future here. 

 

[Evangeline_m 2]

46 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

No, you have to wait for you EAD before you can Legally work. 

Thank you for quick reply!

[Evangeline_m 2]

27 minutes ago, C90 said:

Please go back and tell that nitwit to educate him/herself (or just tell him/her to shush lol), since it's illegal to work without EAD and could jeopardize your future here. 

 

Nitwits* I had TWO of them tell me I could work!! Unbelievable! But thank you for the reply!!!

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

2 minutes ago, Evangeline_m said:

Nitwits* I had TWO of them tell me I could work!! Unbelievable! But thank you for the reply!!!

Yeah stay around for awhile and see how much they really are nitwits.