Do i need to wait for my green card and my SScard?

[Mrs. Best 1]

Do i need to wait for that to start looking for a job, get my driver license, or is the seal and my SS number enough?

I would like to know because when i went to the SSA they told me i could start looking for a job with the number, but i read the paper they gave me and it says "Yout social security card is the official verification of your social security number. This printout does not verify your irght to work in the united states"

So...until i get the card is when im actually going to be able to work?

[bigdog 376]

If you have your green card (approval) you can work.

[Mrs. Best 1]

If you have your green card (approval) you can work.

I supposely have my green card coming within two months, it could take more or less time, but thats the average.

So let me understand what you are saying here...i am able to work once i get my green card, right? So the seal they stamped in my passport doesnt work as my green card?

[Dave&Roza 748]

Do i need to wait for that to start looking for a job, get my driver license, or is the seal and my SS number enough?

I would like to know because when i went to the SSA they told me i could start looking for a job with the number, but i read the paper they gave me and it says "Yout social security card is the official verification of your social security number. This printout does not verify your irght to work in the united states"

So...until i get the card is when im actually going to be able to work?

You have to satify the I-9 form the employer must fill out when you ACCEPT a job. SInce you have the I-551 stamp and a SSN, you can look for a job and even begin working. It may take a bit to convince your employer's HR person that the documentation you have is valid. The I-551 stamp is all you need to prove work authorization. You do not even have to show the SSC. You just need to give them the number for tax purposes. I usually just rattle it off to my employer as I show my US passport as proof of work eligibility. Look at the I-9 form for what types of documents are required to prove work eligibility.

For the DL each state's DMV is different. FOr that you need to go on-line and look at your state's requirements or you might give them a call. Just a word of warning. Some state's DMV give out advice that is as accurate as the USCIS tier 1 people.

Dave

Edited October 18, 2012 by Dave&Roza

[Harsh_77 716]

If you have I551 stamp in your passport you are authorised to work.

If you get a job before your actual GC arrives you can let your HR know you have I551 stamp and that should be good enough, most HR would let you start working and would advice you to give them copy of your GC when you get it.

[bigdog 376]

Yes and Yes.

[Mrs. Best 1]

Thank you very much! your advices have been very helpful!

[Ryan H 3,791]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Finding Work in America forum; topic is about finding employment and not about the spousal visa process.