September 2018 filers

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I emailed HR at my employer and let them know I still don?t have the EAD hence unable to start working on Tuesday. They pushed my start date to 11/26. I really hope I get the EAD by then.

You don't need the actual card to start working. As long as the website shows that your case is approved, then you are authorized to work and the company should be able to confirm that you are eligible to start working. +/- a few days - it should not be a big deal to them, if they see that the website shows you are eligible to work.

[WaitedLongEnough]

You don't need the actual card to start working. As long as the website shows that your case is approved, then you are authorized to work and the company should be able to confirm that you are eligible to start working. +/- a few days - it should not be a big deal to them, if they see that the website shows you are eligible to work.

What else can one provide an employer in lieu of the actual card ?

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

What else can one provide an employer in lieu of the actual card ?

I-797 approval notice.
Call USCIS in the presence of our employer/HR
Show your employer your case status on the egov site or DHS.

[WaitedLongEnough]

I-797 approval notice.
Call USCIS in the presence of our employer/HR
Show your employer your case status on the egov site or DHS.

So what about taxes , paying your social security etc ?

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

So what about taxes , paying your social security etc ?

None of those show that you are authorized to work.

[WaitedLongEnough]

None of those show that you are authorized to work.

Being authorized to work is one thing , actually start working is another. How can an employer hire you without the proper documentation ? That?s my question.
You mentioned in part ?you don?t need an actual card to start working? okay.. so I am thinking one can obtain the number without actually having that card - getting excited like that?s a thing !?!

So while I get that an approval notice, online status updates etc can prove that your EAD is in the pipeline , I still don?t get how you can actually start working without having a SS card.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Being authorized to work is one thing , actually start working is another. How can an employer hire you without the proper documentation ? That?s my question.
You mentioned in part ?you don?t need an actual card to start working? okay.. so I am thinking one can obtain the number without actually having that card - getting excited like that?s a thing !?!

So while I get that an approval notice, online status updates etc can prove that your EAD is in the pipeline , I still don?t get how you can actually start working without having a SS card.

I think I understand your question better now. Several things:

1. You are authorized to work on the day that USCIS approves your I-765.
2. If you look at the documents that you can present for the I-9, https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/ac...able-documents, you will see that the EAD is a list A document; i.e., serves as proof of identity and eligibility to work. Therefore, you do not need to present a Social Security Card to work.
3. You can give them your SSN later.
4. Yes, you can call USCIS in the presence of HR or you can access the USCIS website in their presence. Most people will understand that the EAD is on its way. They won't get into trouble for allowing you to work - I don't think.

[WaitedLongEnough]

I think I understand your question better now. Several things:

1. You are authorized to work on the day that USCIS approves your I-765.
2. If you look at the documents that you can present for the I-9, https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/ac...able-documents, you will see that the EAD is a list A document; i.e., serves as proof of identity and eligibility to work. Therefore, you do not need to present a Social Security Card to work.
3. You can give them your SSN later.
4. Yes, you can call USCIS in the presence of HR or you can access the USCIS website in their presence. Most people will understand that the EAD is on its way. They won't get into trouble for allowing you to work - I don't think.

Got it 👍🏼

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Got it ����

Your EAD shows the following numbers
USCIS# same as your A number but without the A. Category C09P Card #MSC189099099
Valid from = approval date I-765 07-31-18
Expires 07-30-19
That's exactly one year.

[IHRL]

You can't work with I797 notice

Got it 👍🏼

Sorry to jump here, but you are not eligible to work with your I797 approval notice. You will need your physical EAD card for the purposes of the I-9 form. Under the new rules, it is only those that are renewing their EAD cards with an I797 notice that are eligible to work.

Please see this AILA guidance with USCIS response to the question about I-797 approval notice for I-765 serving as evidence of employment authorization. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/...ember_2014.pdf

If I were you, I would wait those few days and show your employer the approval notice.

[seattle2903]

Did any of you get the I-693 courtesy letter? I got an RFE to which I already responded but nothing on the medical. See my timeline for details.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Did any of you get the I-693 courtesy letter? I got an RFE to which I already responded but nothing on the medical. See my timeline for details.

You will eventually get it. It happens before your case reaches the "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview" stage.

[djdave]

Received notice for scheduled interview

I received notice for scheduled interview on USCIS text messaging service and case status has been changed also on USCIS website. Now awaiting postal mail notice to arrive to find out date and location for the interview.

I am a AOS filers with F3 family based petition. Currently on H1B visa in USA.

Timeline:
my case: F3 based AOS
concurrent filing: I-485, I-765, I-131
Date package sent: 09/06/2018
NOA received: 09/20/2018
Biometric notice: 09/21/2018
Bio scheduled: 10/05/2018
Interview notice alert: 11/08/2018
Interview Date: likely in december
EAD/AP card: awaiting
Green card: awaiting

[seattle2903]

Is USCIS working today or are they off in the aftermath of Veterans Day?

[nana.p]

My biometric appointment is on the 21st. Do I have to do anything (like calling to confirm appointments, submitting document online, etc) prior to the appointment? I have a main sponsor and a joint sponsor, do they both have to come in with me?
Thank you guys,