As per google AI
Approved asylees do not need an EAD card to work, as their asylum status provides automatic work authorization. However, they often seek one to use as a convenient and universally accepted form of proof of employment eligibility with employers and for other purposes. An EAD can also simplify the process of getting other documents, and in some cases, it serves as a critical document for those who lack other forms of government-issued identification.
Why approved asylees get an EAD
- Proof of employment eligibility: While an asylee can work using their I-94 form or an unrestricted Social Security card, an EAD is often the most straightforward document to present to employers, who may be unfamiliar with or hesitant about accepting other proofs of work authorization.
- Identification: For asylees who may not have other government-issued identification, an EAD can serve as a form of photo ID for a variety of purposes.
- Automatic provision: Asylees are now automatically provided with an EAD when their asylum is granted at an Asylum Office.
- Avoiding difficulty: The EAD can help avoid the difficulty of convincing potential employers that their asylum status, rather than an EAD, is sufficient proof of authorization to work.
How asylees can prove work authorization
- EAD: An Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766) is a valid document for proving employment eligibility.
- Unrestricted Social Security card: Asylees are entitled to receive an unrestricted Social Security card. This, combined with a state-issued ID or driver's license, can be used to prove employment eligibility.
- Form I-94: A paper Form I-94 with an "Asylum Granted" stamp or notation is also acceptable proof of work authorization