Wife found a job but can't be hired

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

Which is why I am saying it shouldn't say that?

Why? She is not authorized to work. It should say that. It means she is not authorized to work, unless she has an EAD or GC. Which she does not.

Before jumping down OP's throat about EAD, it sounds possible based on OP's timeline that she *has* EAD (he said "DHS authorized SSN" which could mean that she does not have the stamp that says "not valid for employment without DHS authorization" and/or that she had it removed after EAD). It is also theoretically possible that she *had* an authorized SSN from previous legal employment in the US.

If it's the first case, then the company's system isn't set up to recognize the K1 process, which would not be a surprise. Their issue is with the I-94 which is expired. Spouses get stamped in with an I-551 which their system probably *is* set up for. This also could be this company's attempt to not hire anyone with only a temporary work authorization, or perhaps DACA beneficiaries, but is more than likely just a system oversight (if of course she has EAD card).

If it's the second case, then no, she's not authorized to work without a valid, unexpired EAD card even if she has an SSN without that DHS disclaimer.

Here's what employers need for the I-9:

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/list-documents/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

You CANNOT remove that after EAD. Only after GC.

[SunflowerSweet 1,321]

Why? She is not authorized to work. It should say that. It means she is not authorized to work, unless she has an EAD or GC. Which she does not.

You CANNOT remove that after EAD. Only after GC.

??

OP claimed the card says "DHS work authorized"

It will not say that.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

??

OP claimed the card says "DHS work authorized"

It will not say that.

Sorry, I misunderstood you.

You are right, we 100% agree.

It will not say that, because there is no such thing.

OP should read exactly what the card says and stop assuming his wife is authorized to work when she is not.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

The wife's ssn card most probably looks like this one.

This whole thread could have been simply answered/resolved if OP is forthcoming about 1 very important question:

Have AOS/EAD/AP documents been filed yet?

Edited July 7, 2016 by Merrytooth

[marianath 27]

OP this is plain and simple:

SHE CAN WORK ONLY IF: AOS and EAD submitted and she already received her EAD card.

Edited July 7, 2016 by marianath

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

I bet nothing was filed. I wonder if OP even knows that AOS is necessary.

[SunflowerSweet 1,321]

OP let us know exactly what is written on her SSS card word per word.

Minus the number, of course

[HackyMoto 13]

Just because the OP says "the lawyer said", you automatically assume the lawyer actually did say then you proceed to crucify the lawyer. Not a lawyer myself but I enjoyed this forum for its impartial, non judging audience.

[Unlockable 7,306]

Merrytooth is right. One critcal question needs answered and that is if AOS/EAD was applied for.

If not, then the wife can NOT work until she receives the EAD card below OR a Green Card.

EAD card example:

Edited July 7, 2016 by NuestraUnion

[HackyMoto 13]

I would bet money it actually says the opposite and you just haven't read it closely.

But the lawyer said

[Grafx85 4]

From the image above is EXACTLY what her SS says. We filed for green card 2 days ago, but at present time she has job offer . That is all we have filed for.

[marianath 27]

From the image above is EXACTLY what her SS says. We filed for green card 2 days ago, but at present time she has job offer . That is all we have filed for.

She is not authorized to work UNTIL she receives her EAD Card.

This is the needed authorization that her current card currently says on top.

Now, what your lawyer told you is a different story and is NOT accurate.

[Unlockable 7,306]

Just because the OP says "the lawyer said", you automatically assume the lawyer actually did say then you proceed to crucify the lawyer. Not a lawyer myself but I enjoyed this forum for its impartial, non judging audience.

Been browsing VJ and other immigration forums for around 3 years and have seen an uncomfortable amount of lawyers giving misinformation or screwing cases up. I can pull up 5 cases in the last few weeks that involved lawyers screwing up.

There is a difference between making an error because you are doing it yourself and learning and paying a professional thousands of dollars to do it for you and providing misinformation causing your case to be delayed or worse, denied.

[Grafx85 4]

So how do I get an EAD? What form do I need?how long does it take to receive?

[perfect 39]

From the image above is EXACTLY what her SS says. We filed for green card 2 days ago, but at present time she has job offer . That is all we have filed for.

There are some examples of when a person has been able to expedite EAD with a written job offer. Once you have your confirmation you may want to see if this is possible wife's in your case?