Work Denied even though valid to work

[igoyougoduke 1,663]

23 hours ago, JPWJ said:

Hello everyone, 

 

So, my wife ran into a situation today and I am somewhat lost on how to handle this, other than angry. I am a US Citizen, so this is about her. My wife has an expired green card, we have filed already for I751- Petition to remove conditions of residence before it was expired, we have done everything right and keep up to date with USCIS. So, she was offered a job and today was her first day, she was called into the office and asked for her green card which is expired, and she also showed the I-797 (which the notice is dated 04/05/2023) which even stats that the validity of the green card has been extended for 48 months from the date of expiration (Her green card expired 2/2022). The sent it the information to a higher division and now they are saying that she cannot work due to her green card being expired, even though it stats there in black and white that she can work and travel. Any info helps, thank you all and God Bless.

 call them and have a conversation. dont listen to people telling you to sue.. you aint getting anything resolved by getting mad at employer. 

[OldUser 7,031]

56 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

 call them and have a conversation. dont listen to people telling you to sue.. you aint getting anything resolved by getting mad at employer. 

I agree that trying to work things out should be the first step.

 

@JPWJ Sue if you cannot get it resolved and don't get the job. It's an easy case to win provided you have evidence in writing they refused to accept the documents. If you can, in addition to verbal communication, at least exchange emails with HR explaining why your docs should be accepted.

Edited April 26, 2023 by OldUser