EAD and new SSN

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quills1

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This is my first post here...in other words i'm new to this forum.

I'm currently in the process of changing my status. I recently received my EAD and acquired my SSN. I applied for a new job and they are requiring a background check, since this is my first time having a SSN I assume they won't find anything under my name but according to my resume I have previously worked before...could this be an issue to not hire me? (yes i was working with a fake ssn before)

Any suggestions? I have my job interview soon and I need to hand in the background check with it.
 
The background checks are looking mainly for criminal convictions. They'll directly contact your prior employer if they want to check if you worked there. The employer is not going to tell them your SSN.
 
just an off-topic but relevant question: when I get my new EAD, do I have to make any changes to my SSN? I currently have SSN, but it says "No work except with authorization", so can I go to SS office to have that removed or that can only be done when I have GC?
 
@aspo I believe you would need the GC in order to remove that from your SSN. If you didn't had a prior SSN and you went and got one solely on the EAD it would have the same notice printed "valid for work only with DHS authorization"
 
aspo said:
just an off-topic but relevant question: when I get my new EAD, do I have to make any changes to my SSN? I currently have SSN, but it says "No work except with authorization", so can I go to SS office to have that removed or that can only be done when I have GC?
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You need a GC or citizenship to remove the employment restriction wording. If you don't get the restriction removed after GC approval, you can still work when the restriction is there, but you can't show the restricted SS card for filling out the I-9; you'll have to show your GC. If you have an unrestricted SS card, you can show the card + driver's license/state ID for employment and don't have to show your GC.
 
so when I get my GC, I should be able to remove the "valid for work only with authorization"? Or only with 10yr GC or naturalization?
 
Jackolantern said:
If you have an unrestricted SS card, you can show the card + driver's license/state ID for employment and don't have to show your GC.
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You will need to provide your A# on the I-9.

My wife's current employer asked her before she started, but after she got offerred the job, what her status was. They told her that she would be required to bring her GC or the stamp in her passport in order to file the I-9 on the first day of work.
 
dhlunar said:
You will need to provide your A# on the I-9.

My wife's current employer asked her before she started, but after she got offerred the job, what her status was. They told her that she would be required to bring her GC or the stamp in her passport in order to file the I-9 on the first day of work.
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They probably violated the law by specifically demanding the GC. The I-9 instructions say the employer isn't allowed to choose which document on the list is to be shown.
 
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