ROC- Work authorization- SSA card

[Rocio0010 5,599]

Hello everyone! I’m not sure if I’m posting in the right forum, so if this is wrong please feel free to delete.

I will file in January next year. So, thinking ahead, how does that impact my permission to work? The reason why I’m asking is because my SSA card says something like “not valid for work” (can’t remember exactly and I don’t have it here with me), so I need to replace it. The issue is is that -due to the freaking pandemic- the SSA office is not taking in person appointments, so I’ll have to mail them my green card and then they’ll mail everything to me. I’m just afraid of the postal service losing stuff. So what are my options?

[Crazy Cat 42,033]

There is no impact on your ability to work, your SSN, or your status as a legal resident........there is no need to rush the replacement of your SS card.

Edited January 11, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Rocio0010 5,599]

6 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

There is no impact on your ability to work, your SSN, or your status as a legal resident........there is no need to rush the replacement of your SS card.

Thank you! So I will be able to work even with an expired green card and a SSA card that’s restricted? I do understand that my PR status doesn’t expire. Just checking

[Crazy Cat 42,033]

3 minutes ago, ra0010 said:

Thank you! So I will be able to work even with an expired green card and a SSA card that’s restricted? I do understand that my PR status doesn’t expire. Just checking

Yes.  Your SS card says that it is not valid for work without authorization.  Your Green Card is the authorization for work.  Once you file the I-751 package, your extension letter will extend the expiration date on your Green card for 18 months.

Edited January 11, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, ra0010 said:

Thank you! So I will be able to work even with an expired green card and a SSA card that’s restricted? I do understand that my PR status doesn’t expire. Just checking

To mitigate it you should file I-751 right after the filing window opens. That should be ample time to get the I-751 extension letter, and use it like @Lucky Cat mentioned.

 

If you file I-751 towards the end of the filing window then you can still work for your existing employer, but will have issues getting new employment (i.e. change of employer, getting a new part-time, etc.) after the conditional GC expiration date and before the extension letter arrives; i.e. the "gap time." For existing employer: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/complete-correct-form-i-9/completing-section-3-reverification-and-rehires

Employers should not reverify:

• U.S. citizens and noncitizen nationals
• Lawful permanent residents who presented a Form I-551, Permanent Resident or Alien Registration Receipt card for Section 2. This includes conditional residents.
• List B documents

For new employment during the "gap time" you'll need List C document (i.e. unrestricted SSN card) and List B (DL, ID, etc.) documents.

 

After receiving extension letter, the expired conditional GC with the extension letter is also List C : https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-resources/handbook-for-employers-m-274/60-evidence-of-status-for-certain-categories/61-lawful-permanent-residents-lpr

Edited January 11, 2021 by HRQX