I have to provide work authorization by Monday and don’t have any extension notice! (merged)

[INF 96]

Hi all - I am in an issue where my conditional green card expires July 27 and I start a new job, July 31. I have already applied for my removal of conditions June 9th and am crossing all my fingers and toes that the notification comes before July 31st, but have no guarantees as I am dealing with USCIS after all. I am wondering what other options do I have? Couple I can think of:

 

1. I have applied for an unrestricted SSN and am hoping to use that for I-9 verification as a last resort. However, I imagine when my employer uses e-verify, if USCIS has not processed my I-751 application by then I would not be employment authorized at that point? 
2. I’m wondering if I should ask my employer to start me earlier. I just don’t want to ask something like “is there a possibility I can start earlier due to my conditional green card expiring July 27?”
3. I could just delay my start date which is something I would rather avoid doing!

 

Any insights or experiences with this would be greatly appreciated! 

Edited June 13, 2023 by INF

[SteveInBostonI130 3,432]

Do you have an unrestricted SSN card?  If so, that plus your state DL is all that is required for the I-9.

 

Employers may not specify which form of ID and work authorization you submit.

[INF 96]

1 minute ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Do you have an unrestricted SSN card?  If so, that plus your state DL is all that is required for the I-9.

 

Employers may not specify which form of ID and work authorization you submit.

Okay I see - don’t they use e-verify to make sure you are authorized to work in the United States though? Would this come back as unauthorized if I do not get my conditional green card extended?
 

I just applied for my unrestricted SSN and should have that hopefully within the 2 weeks they said I would. 

Edited June 13, 2023 by INF

[SteveInBostonI130 3,432]

4 minutes ago, INF said:

Okay I see - don’t they use e-verify to make sure you are authorized to work in the United States though? Would this come back as unauthorized if I do not get my conditional green card extended?
 

I just applied for my unrestricted SSN and should have that hopefully within the 2 weeks they said I would. 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9

 

For E-Verify, the employer has to be enrolled first:

 

https://www.e-verify.gov/

 

https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/e-verify-data/how-to-find-participating-employers

 

I would assume e-verify would make it simpler.  You should be in the system as authorized to work and that you are still an LPR while your ROC is pending.

 

[INF 96]

Just now, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9

 

For E-Verify, the employer has to be enrolled first:

 

https://www.e-verify.gov/

 

https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/e-verify-data/how-to-find-participating-employers

 

I would assume e-verify would make it simpler.  You should be in the system as authorized to work and that you are still an LPR while your ROC is pending.

 

I did a self check and it showed that I am authorized to work! I imagine it will remain that way as long as USICS at least processes my file by then. 

[OldUser 6,624]

2 hours ago, INF said:

I did a self check and it showed that I am authorized to work! I imagine it will remain that way as long as USICS at least processes my file by then. 

You do not require work authorization as GC holder. And you will remain LPR as long as an immigration judge doesn't take it away or you voluntarily give it up.

[INF 96]

5 hours ago, OldUser said:

You do not require work authorization as GC holder. And you will remain LPR as long as an immigration judge doesn't take it away or you voluntarily give it up.

Even conditional green card?

[OldUser 6,624]

2 minutes ago, INF said:

Even conditional green card?

Yes.

Just need unresticted social security card and valid ID. Even conditional GC holders in removal proceedings continue working AFAIK.

Edited June 13, 2023 by OldUser

[M+K IL 102]

17 hours ago, INF said:

Hi all - I am in an issue where my conditional green card expires July 27 and I start a new job, July 31. I have already applied for my removal of conditions June 9th and am crossing all my fingers and toes that the notification comes before July 31st, but have no guarantees as I am dealing with USCIS after all. I am wondering what other options do I have? Couple I can think of:

 

1. I have applied for an unrestricted SSN and am hoping to use that for I-9 verification as a last resort. However, I imagine when my employer uses e-verify, if USCIS has not processed my I-751 application by then I would not be employment authorized at that point? 
2. I’m wondering if I should ask my employer to start me earlier. I just don’t want to ask something like “is there a possibility I can start earlier due to my conditional green card expiring July 27?”
3. I could just delay my start date which is something I would rather avoid doing!

 

Any insights or experiences with this would be greatly appreciated! 

Per this January, your I-751 receipt notice serves as proof that your GC is extended by 48 months (4 years!) - so in case you're worried, I'd bring a print-out / the actual mailed notice as well as this page and show it to your employer (you'll also need to bring the receipt notice if you're using your GC as identification)

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-extends-green-card-validity-for-conditional-permanent-residents-with-a-pending-form-i-751-or

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Just now, M+K IL said:

Per this January, your I-751 receipt notice serves as proof that your GC is extended by 48 months (4 years!) - so in case you're worried, I'd bring a print-out / the actual mailed notice as well as this page and show it to your employer (you'll also need to bring the receipt notice if you're using your GC as identification)

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-extends-green-card-validity-for-conditional-permanent-residents-with-a-pending-form-i-751-or

This.

In addition, be willing/ ready to educate the employer about the extension letter. But you are fine and remain authorized to work

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

5 hours ago, M+K IL said:

Per this January, your I-751 receipt notice serves as proof that your GC is extended by 48 months (4 years!) - so in case you're worried, I'd bring a print-out / the actual mailed notice as well as this page and show it to your employer (you'll also need to bring the receipt notice if you're using your GC as identification)

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-extends-green-card-validity-for-conditional-permanent-residents-with-a-pending-form-i-751-or

 

5 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

This.

In addition, be willing/ ready to educate the employer about the extension letter. But you are fine and remain authorized to work

I'd advise absolutely against using your Greencard and the extension letter if you have other means to satisfy the requirements. Many employers have no idea about the whole thing and it might only give you a headache. 

 

If your SSN comes in time use that and your DL. Check the box that says lawful permanent resident on the I-9 and don't talk about conditional Greencard and ROC. 

Edited June 13, 2023 by Letspaintcookies

[Lemonslice 4,835]

33 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

 

I'd advise absolutely against using your Greencard and the extension letter if you have other means to satisfy the requirements. Many employers have no idea about the whole thing and it might only give you a headache. 

 

If your SSN comes in time use that and your DL. Check the box that says lawful permanent resident on the I-9 and don't talk about conditional Greencard and ROC. 

This is the best advice.  In general, do not tell more info than what's needed about your immigration status, it will confuse them. Learn your rights.

Edited June 14, 2023 by Lemonslice

[mindthegap 2,590]

1)The card expires, not your status

2) read 1) again

3) you remain a LPR, and legal to work, until an immigration judge says otherwise. I've had two denials and two refiles and e-verifiy still shows me as legal to work - because I am. Failure to file does not immediately = no work authorization. USCIS failing to process I-751 into their system does not = no work authorization. 

4) KISS (keep it simple, stupid) and don't over explain. Most americans, and HR people, are utterly clueless about this process in general, let alone the nuances of the pain in the butt that is the I-751. Trying to get them to understand that your card has expired, but your legal status hasn't, and you've filed something which will be accepted soon but will take four years to process....is.....not fun.  You are a lawful permanent resident. End of. 

5) Use unrestricted SS card + ID to fulfill I-9 requirements if you have those documents.  

 

[INF 96]

So I filed my I751 application, which was received by USICS June 9th. Today I got in the mail my USCIS online account access code and biometrics reuse letters, but no extension.

 

My employer just emailed me saying that I need to provide pictures of what I will be using for work authorization for my I9 by June 26. My green card expires July 27 and my job starts July 31 so I cannot use that! I applied for an unrestricted SSN June 12, 2023, but do not have that yet. I also do not have my extension notice yet. I called USICS and spoke to Tier 1 who scheduled me for an infopass appointment as they are saying an extension notice was not issued for my case. Is my best bet to wait for this “urgent” appointment? What are the chances I can even get a stamp by Monday! 

[Crazy Cat 41,834]

13 minutes ago, INF said:

So I filed my I751 application, which was received by USICS June 9th. Today I got in the mail my USCIS online account access code and biometrics reuse letters, but no extension.

 

My employer just emailed me saying that I need to provide pictures of what I will be using for work authorization for my I9 by June 26. My green card expires July 27 and my job starts July 31 so I cannot use that! I applied for an unrestricted SSN June 12, 2023, but do not have that yet. I also do not have my extension notice yet. I called USICS and spoke to Tier 1 who scheduled me for an infopass appointment as they are saying an extension notice was not issued for my case. Is my best bet to wait for this “urgent” appointment? What are the chances I can even get a stamp by Monday! 

Is there an online copy in your USCIS account?