Entering US after IR1 approval: Job offer before entry

[Mike E 11,739]

27 minutes ago, HRQX said:

The employer doesn't get to pick that: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-9-paper-version.pdf "Employers CANNOT specify which document(s) an employee may present to establish employment authorization and identity."

Agreed.  I meant employee. 

[Timona 4,207]

Nothing topic related but I'm surely pissed that curfew still existed during my recent 6 weeks stay, only to be lifted 2 weeks after I left. Ooo and they caught me on the road one time after hours 🤣🤣🤣. Welcome to US. @Kenyan Couple

Edited November 4, 2021 by Timona

[Kenyan Couple 21]

7 hours ago, HRQX said:

https://www.e-verify.gov/faq/my-employee-applied-for-a-social-security-number-ssn-but-has-not-yet-received-it-what-should-i

My employee applied for a Social Security number (SSN) but has not yet received it. What should I do?
If a newly hired employee has applied for, but has not yet received his or her SSN (e.g., the employee is a newly arrived immigrant), attach an explanation to the employee’s Form I-9 and set it aside. Then create a case in E-Verify using the employee’s SSN as soon as it is available. If you are unable to create a case by the third business day after the employee’s first day of employment, select Awaiting Social Security number when prompted by E-Verify.

Thank you this is very useful.

[Kenyan Couple 21]

An update that I received my SSN today, 11 days after arrival into the US. I begin at my new job on Monday.

 

On 11/3/2021 at 2:31 PM, Kenyan Couple said:

Hi all,

 

I live in Kenya. I have an IR1 visa and just received a job offer for the US. My family and I are not yet ready to make the permanent move (we have 2 young kids, a house to sell, a car etc) but I need to show work authorization for the US. I read in the previous post that upon entering I should be able to work. 

 

• While waiting for the green card, will I be able to open a bank account?
• How soon will I receive the SSN?
• Do I need the Physical green card to work? Do I need it to be able to travel outside and then return to the US after a month? 
• And most important, I am about to sign my contract- are there any documents online that I can show my employer to prove I should be able to work immediately upon entry and there are no limitations to my status?

Thank you so much!