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I just wanna ask now that i am already approved but doesnt have the greencard in my hand yet..can i work legally now? and also my SSN is still under my single name can i use it temporarily till i have it name changed.?
Iff approved at interview, and they stamped your passport with I-551 stamp, you can be employed for work if you do not have I-551 stamp or green-card in hand, most employers will not employ you until you can prove you are authorized to work.
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Dec 18 2007, 03:20 PM) 
Iff approved at interview, and they stamped your passport with I-551 stamp, you can be employed for work if you do not have I-551 stamp or green-card in hand, most employers will not employ you until you can prove you are authorized to work.
Ditto - become familiar with Homeland Security's form of employment eligibility (I always forget the #, think it's I-9). you don't need the physical green card as long as you have the other documents on the form's list of approved ID's.
Good luck, L.
QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Dec 18 2007, 06:12 PM)
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Dec 18 2007, 03:20 PM)
Iff approved at interview, and they stamped your passport with I-551 stamp, you can be employed for work if you do not have I-551 stamp or green-card in hand, most employers will not employ you until you can prove you are authorized to work.
Ditto - become familiar with Homeland Security's form of employment eligibility (I always forget the #, think it's I-9). you don't need the physical green card as long as you have the other documents on the form's list of approved ID's.
Good luck, L.
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