EAD,SSN,Drivers permit

[meljesca 0]

Hi guys.. just want to ask something about EAD.. after you received the card what are the next step we should do?

1.apply for SSN?

after applying for ssn, i can apply for work right?

2. if I have my SSN already will i be able to apply for drivers permit without the greencard yet?

thank you so much, I appreciate your reply.. =)

Edited July 8, 2012 by meljesca

[UK_Fan 192]

depends on the state, but it's a YES in most cases

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

Hi guys.. just want to ask something about EAD.. after you received the card what are the next step we should do?

1.apply for SSN?

after applying for ssn, i can apply for work right?

2. if I have my SSN already will i be able to apply for drivers permit without the greencard yet?

thank you so much, I appreciate your reply.. =)

You could have applied for the SSN 10-14 days after arriving in the US with a K-1 visa. Yes, you can use the EAD to apply for your SSN now. You need the EAD and SSN to be able to work while waiting for your green card to be approved.

Most states will allow you to get at a least a temporary drivers license with the EAD. Check on your state's requirements.

[Darnell 8,479]

is your timeline right? wow- that's a long time. sorry..

[Moomin 292]

Which state are you residing in?

You can apply for job from day one in the US, you just can't start working without the EAD(and SSN). So start applying while waiting for the SSN in the mail might be a way to take advantange of your time, same goes for studying the driver's manual.

Apply for SSN in the name that's on the EAD. If you changed your last name from maiden to married, then bring a marriage certificate as proof of name change. That, plus all the other required documents of course. When it arrives in mail, keep the envelope and the little slip with your name/adress on.

Getting a learner's permit you'll probably need the SSN. If you don't have a state ID yet then check and double check all the documents you need to bring. Rules vary from state to state. I had to bring passport with visa in, SSN, marriage certificate and a few letters with my name and adress on. I used the letters from USCIS and the envelope from SSA(allthough my process was different than yours, it's still probably the same things you'll need).

Again, the state matters when it comes to documents and requirements. Go to your local DMV/BMV webpage and figure out which ones apply to you.

Edited July 9, 2012 by moomin

[meljesca 0]

You could have applied for the SSN 10-14 days after arriving in the US with a K-1 visa. Yes, you can use the EAD to apply for your SSN now. You need the EAD and SSN to be able to work while waiting for your green card to be approved.

Most states will allow you to get at a least a temporary drivers license with the EAD. Check on your state's requirements.

I did tried to apply for SSN but they didn't accept it,that was the timw we were still in Washington state. we moved and were in Florida now

is your timeline right? wow- that's a long time. sorry..

yes it is, job loss twice.. it was tough

[meljesca 0]

Which state are you residing in?

You can apply for job from day one in the US, you just can't start working without the EAD(and SSN). So start applying while waiting for the SSN in the mail might be a way to take advantange of your time, same goes for studying the driver's manual.

Apply for SSN in the name that's on the EAD. If you changed your last name from maiden to married, then bring a marriage certificate as proof of name change. That, plus all the other required documents of course. When it arrives in mail, keep the envelope and the little slip with your name/adress on.

Getting a learner's permit you'll probably need the SSN. If you don't have a state ID yet then check and double check all the documents you need to bring. Rules vary from state to state. I had to bring passport with visa in, SSN, marriage certificate and a few letters with my name and adress on. I used the letters from USCIS and the envelope from SSA(allthough my process was different than yours, it's still probably the same things you'll need).

Again, the state matters when it comes to documents and requirements. Go to your local DMV/BMV webpage and figure out which ones apply to you.

We're in Florida..I thought when you apply for job you need to have SSN.I am reading and studying the manual already. My I-94 is way expired 4 years already, i hope the ssn and the EAD works without the greencard. thank you so much for your reply.

[Moomin 292]

We're in Florida..I thought when you apply for job you need to have SSN.I am reading and studying the manual already. My I-94 is way expired 4 years already, i hope the ssn and the EAD works without the greencard. thank you so much for your reply.

It depends on how you apply. Online you will most likely need it. I didn't have to use it when applying for jobs through, through resumes and a cover letter.

[Athena13 10]

I applied for SSN before applying for EAD (with AOS), i don't think we can work with JUST SSN and no EAD.

But I wonder do we get a different kind of SSN (same number, name, but different conditions printed on it?) AFTER we got the conditional green card?

[des1867 6]

You could have applied for the SSN 10-14 days after arriving in the US with a K-1 visa. Yes, you can use the EAD to apply for your SSN now. You need the EAD and SSN to be able to work while waiting for your green card to be approved.

Most states will allow you to get at a least a temporary drivers license with the EAD. Check on your state's requirements.

Yes, definately check on your state's laws. In NC an EAD is not allowed for getting a drivers license or permit, I know because of some of my employees that have tried to get a license with an EAD.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I applied for SSN before applying for EAD (with AOS), i don't think we can work with JUST SSN and no EAD.

But I wonder do we get a different kind of SSN (same number, name, but different conditions printed on it?) AFTER we got the conditional green card?

No you're right. Can work with EAD and SSN, but not one or the other. Yes a different SSN but no, not different conditions printed on it. It will just say your name and number and it will be a different colour. You will need to go to the SSA to get the condition removed.

[Lainie B 465]

I applied for SSN before applying for EAD (with AOS), i don't think we can work with JUST SSN and no EAD.

But I wonder do we get a different kind of SSN (same number, name, but different conditions printed on it?) AFTER we got the conditional green card?

Yes, once you have your GC you can go back to the SS office and request a new card without the "valid only with ..." printed on it.

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

No you're right. Can work with EAD and SSN, but not one or the other. Yes a different SSN but no, not different conditions printed on it. It will just say your name and number and it will be a different colour. You will need to go to the SSA to get the condition removed.

Your SS card was a different color before you got your green card? My husband's cards were exactly the same color as anyone else had, with the stipulation printed on it, and after it was removed. They were both blue, the same color as mine and the rest of our family's.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Your SS card was a different color before you got your green card? My husband's cards were exactly the same color as anyone else had, with the stipulation printed on it, and after it was removed. They were both blue, the same color as mine and the rest of our family's.

yep mine were different. I'll have to pull them out and scan them in to show you some other time.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Your SS card was a different color before you got your green card? My husband's cards were exactly the same color as anyone else had, with the stipulation printed on it, and after it was removed. They were both blue, the same color as mine and the rest of our family's.

I just had another look. Looks like the only difference is the printing method/font. One looks a little greener and the other a little bluer and my original one from Sept 2009 has really fuzzy writing for my name/number where the 2011 one is much clearer