can I work while my AOS/EAD are still pending and on process?

[novemberbaby 0]

Hi there,

I have already SS number since I participated in work and travel program before. But It has a remarks their that say 'valid for work only with DHS authorization only' i am waiting for my EAD to come. I've been waiting for my EAD for three weeks. My biometrics were taken last Jan 28.

Can I work while my EAD is still on process? Usually how long does it take for the EAD to come into the mail after the biometrics? Because I have friend that will help me to get a job and the pay is good to start that's why I ask this question. Can I just show all my receipt notice that I am really processing my AOS and EAd?

Thanks

[usmsbow 801]

No, you cannot work yet. Pretty straight forward. You have at least a month more to go until you get your AP/EAD card.

[Lainie B 465]

No you have to have the EAD in hand before you can start. Look at the I-9 form.

[novemberbaby 0]

No, you cannot work yet. Pretty straight forward. You have at least a month more to go until you get your AP/EAD card.

Thank you. Really appreciate it. Other friends told me that my EAD/AP will come after my biometrics in a week or two weeks . I guess I believe you that I still need to wait for another month. But i still hope, it will come next week thanks...

No, you cannot work yet. Pretty straight forward. You have at least a month more to go until you get your AP/EAD card.

Thank you. Really appreciate it. Other friends told me that my EAD/AP will come after my biometrics in a week or two weeks . I guess I believe you that I still need to wait for another month. But i still hope, it will come next week thanks...

[novemberbaby 0]

No you have to have the EAD in hand before you can start. Look at the I-9 form.

Thansk for the indo regarding I-9 form, I read it but i guess i will read it once again for me to better understand it. My understanding was, the employer will be the one filling out the form right? And just file it on there office and no need to submit in USCIs?

By the way, with regards to my SS card. When i received my ead/ap do i need to go to SS office to ask to remove the 'valid for work only with dhs authorization' and change my last name there?bcoz When i submitted all my uscis forms, I used my husbands last name in all my names in the form.

Thanks

[Lainie B 465]

Thansk for the indo regarding I-9 form, I read it but i guess i will read it once again for me to better understand it. My understanding was, the employer will be the one filling out the form right? And just file it on there office and no need to submit in USCIs?

By the way, with regards to my SS card. When i received my ead/ap do i need to go to SS office to ask to remove the 'valid for work only with dhs authorization' and change my last name there?bcoz When i submitted all my uscis forms, I used my husbands last name in all my names in the form.

Thanks

The employee fills out Section 1, and then the employer fills out Section 2. You will need to show your employer the appropriate documents to them from List A or a combination from List B and C. They do not need to take copies of your documents, they just need to see them and fill in the appropriate information in Section 2. Then your employer keeps the form, it is not submitted to USCIS.

Once you get the EAD/Ap combo card you can get a new SS card with your married name on it. But you can't remove the "valid for work..." annotation until you get your green card.