Need advice - EAD

[J/G 85]

Dear VJ Users --

 

As of 1 Nov 2017 my EAD has been approved (New Card Is Being Produced), what a relieve. So I have a few questions regarding my next step:

 

1. I submitted the USCIS Form I-765 (OMB No. 1615-0040 Expires: 02/28/2018) version in August 2017. I just realize now that my form is different than the current Form I-765 available in the USCIS form. My form does not have the #11. "CONSENT FOR DISCLOSURE" (I authorize disclosure of this information to the SSA....  __YES __NO).

• QUESTION: for my particular situation once I received my EAD Card, do I need to go to SSA office to obtain a new SSN Card that will allow me to legally work? Does anyone know how long will this process take? And what document(s) do I need to submit along with my EAD?

 

2. I asked this question here before but I just want to make sure (again. Sorry I just can't help it). Can I use my EAD as a form of ID in applying for my California DL and ID? Has anyone done this before? 

 

3. Just out of curiosity, will my EAD also be my AP?? Or I have to wait (again) for my AP application status to be updated? I have no plan to travel outside the country so I have no need for AP, really. 

 

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!

 

Best,

J/G.

[usmsbow 802]

1. No, you don't have to do that. Your EAD allows you to work legally. That's the DHS work authorization referred to on your SSN card. 

2. Yes, you can. My wife used her EAD when she applied for her learner's permit in CA. She was told she could also use it for her DL application (but she ended up getting her GC before taking her DL test). 

3. Yes, I believe so. USCIS doesn't always update the status for both. I believe your EAD card will also have an AP reference. My memory is rusty though... 

[J/G 85]

1 hour ago, usmsbow said:

1. No, you don't have to do that. Your EAD allows you to work legally. That's the DHS work authorization referred to on your SSN card. 

2. Yes, you can. My wife used her EAD when she applied for her learner's permit in CA. She was told she could also use it for her DL application (but she ended up getting her GC before taking her DL test). 

3. Yes, I believe so. USCIS doesn't always update the status for both. I believe your EAD card will also have an AP reference. My memory is rusty though... 

USMSBOW --

 

THANK YOU!!! So I've scheduled a DMV appointment for a written test on Nov 17. I believe the EAD card will arrive before then. 

 

THANK YOU. 

J/G