EAD

[Nancy2015 2]

No, unless it is a job with the Federal Government, which gives preference to US citizens by law, you are legally entitled to employment. You are not required to get into any details about your status. You are immigrating, and are legally entitled to work here. Point-finale!

I'm not an expert but I don't know how true that is. Some jobs that aren't with the Feds still require special security clearances and aren't always open to people who are JUST status pending.

I don't have my EAD yet but a while ago I started cehcking job ads out of curiosity and remember that some had "US citizens only" or Permanent residents, which is fair enough.

What I think is NOT fair is that the recruitment agency guy just stopped talking to you. And he is recruiting you for a job position in customer service?!?!?! You would think they'll have enough decency to call back and say at least "Thank you for applying. We are unable to offer you job. Good luck and goodbye!" And you would know what to do. Their customer service here sucks big time!

Good luck in finding a better informed agency, with better customer service skills. And finding a job!

I am still waiting. I got another job offer (with a lot of less money and also less benefits) and I will hold this until I got the final word from the first one (the one on hold because of the legal thing)

I am understanding a little bit more, how the job market works here, how the people is being treated, and what to expect from an employer.

Time will tell.

Thanks for your words!

/PepeG

hey and one more question (based on my lessons here..)

If I apply for a job, can I apply as an US resident? Or how do I describe my status for an employer?

Tips are appreciated!

Thanks,

/PepeG

You are a U.S. resident - you reside here. That's what employers mean when they specify that jobs are for "U.S. residents only". It doesn't necessarily mean LPR's or U.S. citizens - it means people who live here and who are in some legal status (work-authorized, for that matter).

Good luck with these jobs!