received advanced parole/ EAD but can I travel?

[prettylilraindrop 3]

Hi all, first of all I hope this is in the right topic, I wasn't sure where to post this at. I finally received my advanced parole and employment authorisation card today after a long 7 months of waiting! From what I've read, it seems as though my social security card should arrive in about 2 weeks, is this correct? I'm 99% sure I filled in the paperwork for it when I applied for everything. Do I have to wait for my SSN to be able to apply for jobs, I know they need it for the I-9, but would I be able to provide it later and be hired in the meantime?

 

My last question in, since there is still a travel ban because of covid for countries from Europe to the US, will I be able to enter the US with my advanced parole if I was to travel aboard? I am hoping to visit my family in the UK in December, but I want to be sure I will be able to come back in with that document.

 

Thanks!

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

It is reported it can take months for SSN at this time of pandemic, 2 weeks is not practical at this time.

[prettylilraindrop 3]

2 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

It is reported it can take months for SSN at this time of pandemic, 2 weeks is not practical at this time.

okay thank you, do you know in the meantime whether I can begin working or will employers require this in order for me to work?

[Verrou 1,962]

5 minutes ago, prettylilraindrop said:

okay thank you, do you know in the meantime whether I can begin working or will employers require this in order for me to work?

you will need SSN and EAD to be able to work in the states

you can always trying to find a job now, certain job wont asked your SSN until they want to hire you, but some job will asked from the beginning ( it depend)

but in the end, u will need both 

 

at this time, no travel ban to enter USA, but never know in the future, it keep changing during the pandemic, and yes you can enter USA with AP

Edited November 9, 2020 by Misscloud

[HRQX 4,145]

23 minutes ago, prettylilraindrop said:

I know they need it for the I-9

The SSN field can be left blank since you don't have one yet. An example of working without SSN:

 

6 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

you will need SSN

That is incorrect: https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/efte/employees_without_ssns.html "It is certainly legal to hire someone who is authorized to work in this country, but who does not have a social security number"

Edited November 9, 2020 by HRQX

[Verrou 1,962]

1 minute ago, HRQX said:

The SSN field can be left blank since you don't have one yet. An example of working without SSN:

 

That is incorrect: https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/efte/employees_without_ssns.html "
It is certainly legal to hire someone who is authorized to work in this country, but who does not have a social security number"

didnt know about that....so good to know !

i lived in NYC and all my employers always asked for both SSN and EAD

 

[HRQX 4,145]

5 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

i lived in NYC and all my employers always asked for both SSN and EAD

The reason most employers ask for SSN is because having legal employees without SSN tends to be rare. The way payroll is set up caused delayed paycheck in JFH's first pay period:

 

[HRQX 4,145]

41 minutes ago, prettylilraindrop said:

since there is still a travel ban because of covid for countries from Europe to the US

All of the bans clearly exempt spouse of US citizen. You can travel to UK and back since AP travel is very low risk.

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

4 hours ago, Misscloud said:

at this time, no travel ban to enter USA, but never know in the future, it keep changing during the pandemic, and yes you can enter USA with AP

The travel ban is still in place but spouses of USC are exempt.

[Verrou 1,962]

27 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

The travel ban is still in place but spouses of USC are exempt.

I know many people can enter USA right now with valid B1/B2 visa ( saw on traveling group) so I don’t understand about the ban that u mentioned 

[HRQX 4,145]

1 minute ago, Misscloud said:

I know many people can enter USA right now with valid B1/B2 visa ( saw on traveling group) so I don’t understand about the ban that u mentioned 

Since OP is asking about traveling to UK and back, I assume @Letspaintcookies is referring to UK and Ireland proclamation. That proclamation is still in effect until ended by a President. OP is exempt to that proclamation.

[SusnOwen 159]

16 hours ago, NancyNguyen said:

It is reported it can take months for SSN at this time of pandemic, 2 weeks is not practical at this time.

We actually received my husband's SSN the day after we received the approval notice, and prior to receiving his physical EAD card.  It can take a while, it can also be issued quickly - there is no rhyme or reason to it.

[prettylilraindrop 3]

Thank you everyone for your help! I will await the SSN, hopefully it arrives soon. In the meantime I am still applying for jobs and just hoping I get it soon.

 

It's also good to know I can definitely travel. Thanks again everyone for your help!

[rye_212 126]

Thank you for asking about return on the AP card from UK/Ireland. Answers here say its possible.  That aligns with the actual presidential proclamation 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-certain-additional-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-coronavirus-2/

 

section 2, (a)  (ii) says an alien spouse of a lawful permanent resident is not covered by the suspension.   

[HRQX 4,145]

12 minutes ago, rye_212 said:

spouse of a lawful permanent resident

*also "spouse of a U.S. citizen"

 

Edited November 18, 2020 by HRQX