I have my green card but I haven't updated my SS card

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Hi everyone,

First, a little bit of background. I obtained my green card and EAD through family- based AOS (hubby is a USC). However, I still haven't updated my social security card (it still says something like "not for work authorization. I got it when I came with a J1 visa). The reason why I haven't updated it is because the SSA office is/was closed when I got my green card. 

Tomorrow I have to start the paper work for a job, and they asked me to take my SS card. Because of this work restriction, I will explain to them that I wasn't able to go to their office to get it updated, but I am also going to take my EAD and GC so that they know that I am allowed to work.

I'm worried that I might lose the job because of this. Any thoughts?

TIA

[payxibka 10,045]

8 minutes ago, ra0010 said:

Hi everyone,

First, a little bit of background. I obtained my green card and EAD through family- based AOS (hubby is a USC). However, I still haven't updated my social security card (it still says something like "not for work authorization. I got it when I came with a J1 visa). The reason why I haven't updated it is because the SSA office is/was closed when I got my green card. 

Tomorrow I have to start the paper work for a job, and they asked me to take my SS card. Because of this work restriction, I will explain to them that I wasn't able to go to their office to get it updated, but I am also going to take my EAD and GC so that they know that I am allowed to work.

I'm worried that I might lose the job because of this. Any thoughts?

TIA

EAD is now meaningless.   Your GC is what you need to bring.  Should not have to explain anything.  With the GC you do not have to show your SSN card.

Edited May 31, 2020 by payxibka

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

Your greencard is your work authorization. You won’t have a problem.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Thank you everyone! Also, in July I'll need to renew my driver's license (I had one as an F1 student). Will my DL be different? (In terms of years before expiration, cost, etc)

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

Just now, ra0010 said:

Thank you everyone! Also, in July I'll need to renew my driver's license (I had one as an F1 student). Will my DL be different? (In terms of years before expiration, cost, etc)

It is state specific. Some states, like Connecticut will issue the drivers license as if you are a citizen (don’t remember the number of years) other states will only issue the license as long as the conditional greencard is valid for (if you have a 2 year greencard it will then expire at that time)