When can I apply for jobs?

[VisaQuestions0115 0]

Our process is almost complete, I'll be moving to the US may 2nd. We're unsure when I should start applying for jobs. Do I have to wait until I recieve my SSN and greencard? Can I apply for jobs as soon as I'm in the US or could I start even before May?

 

Thank you!

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

***Moved to Working and Traveling during US Immigration***

 

Once you enter the US, your visa will be endorsed by CBP.  The stamped visa will serve as a temporary Green Card until the plastic one arrives (up to a year).  You will be authorized to work immediately.  Your new employer might want to see a SS Card before being able to pay you. 

[Daphne . 1,852]

I started applying for jobs about a month before I moved, because I knew that I would be able to attend a job interview (I moved pre-covid). Had a job interview 3 days after arriving in the US and started my job 2 weeks later. 

[Redro 4,611]

On 3/13/2024 at 6:12 PM, VisaQuestions0115 said:

Our process is almost complete, I'll be moving to the US may 2nd. We're unsure when I should start applying for jobs. Do I have to wait until I recieve my SSN and greencard? Can I apply for jobs as soon as I'm in the US or could I start even before May?

 

Thank you!

You can start now. 

Update your linkedin (if you have one), start looking for jobs on indeed, start to network and apply, apply, apply... 

Just like @Daphne . I started looking before I moved and interviewed my first week in the country and started working the 2 weeks after I arrived. 

You might also want to "Americanize" you resume before you start applying... 

I'm a teacher though (and there is a teacher shortage here) so that made landing a job extremely easy but if you might want to look at American Resumes and CVs to understand how you're supposed to sell yourself in this country. 

[Skyyy 7]

On 3/14/2024 at 4:17 AM, Crazy Cat said:

***Moved to Working and Traveling during US Immigration***

 

Once you enter the US, your visa will be endorsed by CBP.  The stamped visa will serve as a temporary Green Card until the plastic one arrives (up to a year).  You will be authorized to work immediately.  Your new employer might want to see a SS Card before being able to pay you. 

 

On 3/14/2024 at 4:22 AM, Daphne . said:

I started applying for jobs about a month before I moved, because I knew that I would be able to attend a job interview (I moved pre-covid). Had a job interview 3 days after arriving in the US and started my job 2 weeks later. 

 

On 3/15/2024 at 6:44 AM, Redro said:

You can start now. 

Update your linkedin (if you have one), start looking for jobs on indeed, start to network and apply, apply, apply... 

Just like @Daphne . I started looking before I moved and interviewed my first week in the country and started working the 2 weeks after I arrived. 

You might also want to "Americanize" you resume before you start applying... 

I'm a teacher though (and there is a teacher shortage here) so that made landing a job extremely easy but if you might want to look at American Resumes and CVs to understand how you're supposed to sell yourself in this country. 

Which means I can work from the day I landed to the US with my greencard right?

Dont we need a SSN before start working?

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

Just now, Skyyy said:

 

 

Which means I can work from the day I landed to the US with my greencard right?

Dont we need a SSN before start working?

You are authorized to work.  I doubt many employers would want to hire and pay you without a SSN. 

[appleblossom 2,448]

9 minutes ago, Skyyy said:

 

 

Which means I can work from the day I landed to the US with my greencard right?

Dont we need a SSN before start working?

 

You need a SSN to be paid, but not to start work. But if you've ticked that box on the DS-260 you'll usually get the SSN within about 10 days. 

[OldUser 6,613]

Just now, appleblossom said:

 

You need a SSN to be paid, but not to start work. But if you've ticked that box on the DS-260 you'll usually get the SSN within about 10 days. 

Convincing HR is the hardest part though 😅

[appleblossom 2,448]

Just now, OldUser said:

Convincing HR is the hardest part though 😅

 

Wasn't an issue for any of us. 

 

"Do I need to have my number before I start working? We don’t require you to have an SSN before you start work. However, the Internal Revenue Service requires employers to use your SSN to report your wages."

 

Or point them to this page - https://www.ssa.gov/employer/hiring.htm