Job hunting

[Chica Yeyé 41]

You haven't found a decent employer yet. If a company is worth their salt, they will understand if he can or can not work. Most applications have a question: "Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?" If you say, "Yes", you show them a copy of your work authorization as proof. It should be straight forward to a competent HR person.

Ditto.

[rebeccajo 14]

I hate to disagree with your sentiment, but I'm gonna 'cause I've been down this road.

My husband had a difficult time finding a decent job even with his EAD card. I can't imagine what kind of nonsense you'd go through trying to get work with just the stamp.

The problem isn't competency. It's conception. A 'greencard' is what people hear about and know about. Anything less than that is 'different' and 'questionable' to them. Even though an EAD proves you are legal to work, it really doesn't show anything else, and it includes an expiry date. A greencard says - "I've come to America to live. I'm staying.'

My husband got a decent job on the FIRST interview he went to with a greencard. He had been to several with just an EAD.

Greencard trumps EAD in the eyes of US citizens - competent, informed, or not.

You haven't found a decent employer yet. If a company is worth their salt, they will understand if he can or can not work. Most applications have a question: "Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?" If you say, "Yes", you show them a copy of your work authorization as proof. It should be straight forward to a competent HR person.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I hate to disagree with your sentiment, but I'm gonna 'cause I've been down this road.

My husband had a difficult time finding a decent job even with his EAD card. I can't imagine what kind of nonsense you'd go through trying to get work with just the stamp.

The problem isn't competency. It's conception. A 'greencard' is what people hear about and know about. Anything less than that is 'different' and 'questionable' to them. Even though an EAD proves you are legal to work, it really doesn't show anything else, and it includes an expiry date. A greencard says - "I've come to America to live. I'm staying.'

My husband got a decent job on the FIRST interview he went to with a greencard. He had been to several with just an EAD.

Greencard trumps EAD in the eyes of US citizens - competent, informed, or not.

Rebecca - you need to stop this. I am beginning to think you're smarter than me , and that pizzzesss me off

[rebeccajo 14]

I hate to disagree with your sentiment, but I'm gonna 'cause I've been down this road.

My husband had a difficult time finding a decent job even with his EAD card. I can't imagine what kind of nonsense you'd go through trying to get work with just the stamp.

The problem isn't competency. It's conception. A 'greencard' is what people hear about and know about. Anything less than that is 'different' and 'questionable' to them. Even though an EAD proves you are legal to work, it really doesn't show anything else, and it includes an expiry date. A greencard says - "I've come to America to live. I'm staying.'

My husband got a decent job on the FIRST interview he went to with a greencard. He had been to several with just an EAD.

Greencard trumps EAD in the eyes of US citizens - competent, informed, or not.

Rebecca - you need to stop this. I am beginning to think you're smarter than me , and that pizzzesss me off

Hahahahahahaha..............they're ain't nothing wrong with you that several nights of philosophy in a smoky jazz club won't cure......................

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I hate to disagree with your sentiment, but I'm gonna 'cause I've been down this road.

My husband had a difficult time finding a decent job even with his EAD card. I can't imagine what kind of nonsense you'd go through trying to get work with just the stamp.

The problem isn't competency. It's conception. A 'greencard' is what people hear about and know about. Anything less than that is 'different' and 'questionable' to them. Even though an EAD proves you are legal to work, it really doesn't show anything else, and it includes an expiry date. A greencard says - "I've come to America to live. I'm staying.'

My husband got a decent job on the FIRST interview he went to with a greencard. He had been to several with just an EAD.

Greencard trumps EAD in the eyes of US citizens - competent, informed, or not.

Rebecca - you need to stop this. I am beginning to think you're smarter than me , and that pizzzesss me off

Hahahahahahaha..............they're ain't nothing wrong with you that several nights of philosophy in a smoky jazz club won't cure......................

Keep it up being smart and I will SO put you too on ignore

[rebeccajo 14]

I hate to disagree with your sentiment, but I'm gonna 'cause I've been down this road.

My husband had a difficult time finding a decent job even with his EAD card. I can't imagine what kind of nonsense you'd go through trying to get work with just the stamp.

The problem isn't competency. It's conception. A 'greencard' is what people hear about and know about. Anything less than that is 'different' and 'questionable' to them. Even though an EAD proves you are legal to work, it really doesn't show anything else, and it includes an expiry date. A greencard says - "I've come to America to live. I'm staying.'

My husband got a decent job on the FIRST interview he went to with a greencard. He had been to several with just an EAD.

Greencard trumps EAD in the eyes of US citizens - competent, informed, or not.

Rebecca - you need to stop this. I am beginning to think you're smarter than me , and that pizzzesss me off

Hahahahahahaha..............they're ain't nothing wrong with you that several nights of philosophy in a smoky jazz club won't cure......................

Keep it up being smart and I will SO put you too on ignore

Come on. Get your coat. Two for one tonite. My treat!

[payxibka 10,044]

To the OP:

I wouldn't give them the chance to wonder what visa he is here on.

My husband's resume' had the following statement on the bottom of it:

"I hold a valid Department Of State Employment Authorization Document and do not require any sponsorship to legally work in the United States."

Credit for that language goes to the member luv2teach.

If I am not mistaken, since the Department of State does not issue employment authorization documents this language should be modified to say "Department of Homeland Security".

[RGNSCOT 0]

There could be many reasons, the obious one is that they do not want to go through the hassle of employing someone who only is work authorised for less than 2 months.

I do not undestand the working under the table, I presume he has the temp EAD

being paid cash off the books.

the fact that the I-94 expires in 90 days could be a reason hard to find permanent position for a K-1 without an EAD or green card.

As long as he decalres it on his tax return, not a good way to start your US journey commiting tax fraud.

And even less cleaver posting it on an open web site.

exactly what i was thinking boiler.... i,m a nurse and have been offered a job. under the table,.. on the side,.. whatever you want to call it, i,m too scared to get caught out... i,ll wait for my EAD... hoping its here soon.... sigh sigh..

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Yes, but conception should come out of competency! If I have a full understanding, I will view things appropriately! I still believe a truly qualified HR person should understand the different legal authorizations to work in this country.

I hate to disagree with your sentiment, but I'm gonna 'cause I've been down this road.

My husband had a difficult time finding a decent job even with his EAD card. I can't imagine what kind of nonsense you'd go through trying to get work with just the stamp.

The problem isn't competency. It's conception. A 'greencard' is what people hear about and know about. Anything less than that is 'different' and 'questionable' to them. Even though an EAD proves you are legal to work, it really doesn't show anything else, and it includes an expiry date. A greencard says - "I've come to America to live. I'm staying.'

My husband got a decent job on the FIRST interview he went to with a greencard. He had been to several with just an EAD.

Greencard trumps EAD in the eyes of US citizens - competent, informed, or not.

You haven't found a decent employer yet. If a company is worth their salt, they will understand if he can or can not work. Most applications have a question: "Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?" If you say, "Yes", you show them a copy of your work authorization as proof. It should be straight forward to a competent HR person.

[rebeccajo 14]

*shakes head*

It should. But do you understand what I am saying?

I wouldn't go so far as to call what happens discrimination.

An employee just don't look as 'solid' without a greencard.

Yes, but conception should come out of competency! If I have a full understanding, I will view things appropriately! I still believe a truly qualified HR person should understand the different legal authorizations to work in this country.

I hate to disagree with your sentiment, but I'm gonna 'cause I've been down this road.

My husband had a difficult time finding a decent job even with his EAD card. I can't imagine what kind of nonsense you'd go through trying to get work with just the stamp.

The problem isn't competency. It's conception. A 'greencard' is what people hear about and know about. Anything less than that is 'different' and 'questionable' to them. Even though an EAD proves you are legal to work, it really doesn't show anything else, and it includes an expiry date. A greencard says - "I've come to America to live. I'm staying.'

My husband got a decent job on the FIRST interview he went to with a greencard. He had been to several with just an EAD.

Greencard trumps EAD in the eyes of US citizens - competent, informed, or not.

You haven't found a decent employer yet. If a company is worth their salt, they will understand if he can or can not work. Most applications have a question: "Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?" If you say, "Yes", you show them a copy of your work authorization as proof. It should be straight forward to a competent HR person.

To the OP:

I wouldn't give them the chance to wonder what visa he is here on.

My husband's resume' had the following statement on the bottom of it:

"I hold a valid Department Of State Employment Authorization Document and do not require any sponsorship to legally work in the United States."

Credit for that language goes to the member luv2teach.

If I am not mistaken, since the Department of State does not issue employment authorization documents this language should be modified to say "Department of Homeland Security".

Good catch.

[Ahmed N Cheryl 0]

There could be many reasons, the obious one is that they do not want to go through the hassle of employing someone who only is work authorised for less than 2 months.

I do not undestand the working under the table, I presume he has the temp EAD

Wallahi "working under the table" means he is paid in cash and htere is no records of him being employed.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

There could be many reasons, the obious one is that they do not want to go through the hassle of employing someone who only is work authorised for less than 2 months.

I do not undestand the working under the table, I presume he has the temp EAD

Wallahi "working under the table" means he is paid in cash and htere is no records of him being employed.

Yes and since it is illegal, it is something I wouldn't exactly advertise on a public forum.

[deadbird 2]

There could be many reasons, the obious one is that they do not want to go through the hassle of employing someone who only is work authorised for less than 2 months.

I do not undestand the working under the table, I presume he has the temp EAD

Wallahi "working under the table" means he is paid in cash and htere is no records of him being employed.

Yes and since it is illegal, it is something I wouldn't exactly advertise on a public forum.

Only illegal if you don't report it and I never said we weren't going to. And it's not the issue at hand.

Besides, he's only made like $100. We got way more than that for wedding presents.

[Nanusia & Lukaszek 0]

There could be many reasons, the obious one is that they do not want to go through the hassle of employing someone who only is work authorised for less than 2 months.

I do not undestand the working under the table, I presume he has the temp EAD

Wallahi "working under the table" means he is paid in cash and htere is no records of him being employed.

Yes and since it is illegal, it is something I wouldn't exactly advertise on a public forum.

Only illegal if you don't report it and I never said we weren't going to. And it's not the issue at hand.

Besides, he's only made like $100. We got way more than that for wedding presents.

You seem to dismiss it cause its only $100. Under the table is what it is, and I woudn't advertise for the world to know. I've heard of the IRS going after people for less than that.

[Craneman 2]

We on this forum are confused on this subject.

Potential employers would be even more confused.

Another way that Illegals effect all legals.