EAD has been approved..what next?

[can_usd_rt 0]

HI, im married to a US citizen and from Canada. I have just checked on the uscis website that my EAD and travel permit has been approved and will be in the mail in 30 days. I wanted to know after i get the EAD card would i be able to work or do i have to apply for my SSN and wait another few weeks to work? Does it normally take about 30 days for the card to be mailed out?

I have filed for AOS and concurrently applied for both of these just some background information.

Thank you

[Inky 1,111]

When you get your EAD card you will need to get your SSN while you wait for your SSN you can start applying and looking for work.

[nickbits 43]

It took 8 days from approval for us to have the card in hand.

You need a SSN to work but you don't need before you start job hunting. I'm pretty sure you can be hired w/o a SSN but must produce one within 30 days or something and before you can be paid.