I-751 Pending: Starting A New Job With Expired Cond GC But Valid Extension Letter?

[RamBam92 5]

Hi all,

 

I had a question about starting a new job when your I-751 is pending.

 

Scenario: I'm currently looking to interview for a new job. I am currently employed. If I get a job offer within the next two months (my own estimated job search timeline), I'd be starting in March. In March, I'll be in a position where my Conditional GC will have expired (expires 3/5) but I'll have my 18 mo. extension letter in hand. At that time, if I start a new job, would I be able to just present the conditional green card with the extension letter for e-verify and the I-9? Or would the employer need something else to satisfy the I-9 e-verify process?

 

Thank you in advance for your time and comments!!

[Crazy Cat 41,885]

15 minutes ago, RamBam92 said:

Hi all,

 

I had a question about starting a new job when your I-751 is pending.

 

Scenario: I'm currently looking to interview for a new job. I am currently employed. If I get a job offer within the next two months (my own estimated job search timeline), I'd be starting in March. In March, I'll be in a position where my Conditional GC will have expired (expires 3/5) but I'll have my 18 mo. extension letter in hand. At that time, if I start a new job, would I be able to just present the conditional green card with the extension letter for e-verify and the I-9? Or would the employer need something else to satisfy the I-9 e-verify process?

 

Thank you in advance for your time and comments!!

Yes.  Your extension creates a new expiration date for your green card.  

[bubblyheather 60]

You should be good. I got the same exact issue . Your extension letter with expired green card and Drivers license /SS card should suffice the I-9 requirement.  

 

Good luck!

[Orangesapples 1,954]

If you want to make your life easier, it's best to just use your driver's license/state ID and your unrestricted social security card. That's enough for the I-9. If your social security card still has a restriction on it, change it asap. I've read some horror stories on here about HR at some companies not knowing what to do with an extension letter, you don't need that kind of headache. You only need to show your green card to an employer if for some reason you have to be a US person in order to do that job (jobs like that wouldn't even interview you without proof of your status and their HR tend to be more knowledgeable). 

[RamBam92 5]

6 hours ago, Orangesapples said:

If you want to make your life easier, it's best to just use your driver's license/state ID and your unrestricted social security card. That's enough for the I-9. If your social security card still has a restriction on it, change it asap. I've read some horror stories on here about HR at some companies not knowing what to do with an extension letter, you don't need that kind of headache. You only need to show your green card to an employer if for some reason you have to be a US person in order to do that job (jobs like that wouldn't even interview you without proof of your status and their HR tend to be more knowledgeable). 

Great advice, thank you!!

7 hours ago, bubblyheather said:

You should be good. I got the same exact issue . Your extension letter with expired green card and Drivers license /SS card should suffice the I-9 requirement.  

 

Good luck!

Thank you!

9 hours ago, missileman said:

Yes.  Your extension creates a new expiration date for your green card.  

Thanks for the help!

[bubblyheather 60]

Good luck!

 

Just to share my experience: 

When my out of state company hired me ,I submitted my extension letter ,expired green card,drivers license and my restricted social security card. I noted that my green card extension is being processed. After a week of working they told me to not to show up to work the following week because they are trying to figure out my documents. I contacted my immigration lawyer and he told me that my documents should suffice and advise me to let him know right away if the company decide to let me go . After few days they contacted me back saying everything is okay and they paid me for the days I did not work. 😊

 

I am still working for the same company for almost 3 years now . 

[salomongun165 3]

On 1/2/2020 at 12:21 PM, bubblyheather said:

You should be good. I got the same exact issue . Your extension letter with expired green card and Drivers license /SS card should suffice the I-9 requirement.  

 

Good luck!

I am in the same situation.  I completed my I9 with an expired GC and I797 18 month extension which expires on July 18 2020 (2 weeks after my first day of work!).  Did your employer reverify your documents?  I am afraid they will, so I'm trying to get an Infopass appointment to get an I551 stamp but that has been challenging during Covid.

On 1/2/2020 at 10:18 AM, RamBam92 said:

Hi all,

 

I had a question about starting a new job when your I-751 is pending.

 

Scenario: I'm currently looking to interview for a new job. I am currently employed. If I get a job offer within the next two months (my own estimated job search timeline), I'd be starting in March. In March, I'll be in a position where my Conditional GC will have expired (expires 3/5) but I'll have my 18 mo. extension letter in hand. At that time, if I start a new job, would I be able to just present the conditional green card with the extension letter for e-verify and the I-9? Or would the employer need something else to satisfy the I-9 e-verify process?

 

Thank you in advance for your time and comments!!

I am in the same situation.  I completed my I9 with an expired GC and I797 18 month extension which expires on July 18 2020 (2 weeks after my first day of work!).  Did your employer reverify your documents?  I am afraid they will, so I'm trying to get an Infopass appointment to get an I551 stamp but that has been challenging during Covid.