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Employment Eligibility Question?
- Thread starter eljay
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eljay said:Are we (asylee) eligible to apply for city jobs? - Not federal government jobs.
Do we need to get workpermit to prove that we are authorized to work in U.S.A. or the letter granting asylem and I-94 is enough?
For state and city jobs they require only a work authorization. Technically all we need to show is a state ID + unrestricted SSC. However in many cases when they hear an accent that's not enough for them. I remember reading SS Administration Memo about asylees. May be someone can post it again. It looks pretty official.
eljay said:Are we (asylee) eligible to apply for city jobs? - Not federal government jobs.
Do we need to get workpermit to prove that we are authorized to work in U.S.A. or the letter granting asylem and I-94 is enough?
I-94 showing "Employment authorized" and a photo ID that meets the document requirements as specified in the I-9 form should be enough. You should also go to a nearby social security office and get an unrestricted card.
If its a big city like NY, there should not be any problem--they have seen it all. If they refuse on this ground, ask for the refusal in writing showing the ground, and then sue their ass.
No you dont need an employment authorization document
All individuals granted asylum are authorized to work based on that status. An asylee does not need to show an employment authorization document as proof of employment authorization when applying for a Social Security number and card. However, some asylees may have those documents and provide them as evidence supporting their application.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now considers aliens granted asylum to have permanent employment authorization and requests that we treat them as permanent resident aliens. This means that when an individual granted asylum submits appropriate documentation with an SS-5, we will issue an unrestricted Social Security card.
Like refugees, asylees are eligible for assistance and services from the Office of Refugee Resettlement for a limited period of time starting with the date asylum is granted. Because asylees need to be enrolled in certain programs within 31 days of the date they are granted asylum, it is important that the Social Security Administration assign them numbers and issue their cards quickly.
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), a separate office from DHS, also processes requests for asylum and may grant asylum.
NOTE: This does not apply to an individual who has applied for asylum or who has been recommended for asylum.
What document does an asylee need to show to get a Social Security number and card? When an asylee applies for an original or replacement Social Security card, Social Security will accept as proof of alien status any of the following:
An I-94 with a stamp showing the individual is granted asylum under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). NOTE: Some I-94s issued to asylees are stamped or annotated "EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZED," and some are not. An individual who has been granted asylum does not need an annotation on the I-94 or an employment authorization document to be issued an Social Security number and card for work purposes.
An employment authorization document (either Form I-688B showing "274A.12(a)(5)" on the face of the card under Provision of Law or Form I-766 showing "A5" on the face of the card under Category); or
An order of an Immigration Judge granting asylum under the INA. The document must be the original decision (not a copy) printed on paper stock bearing the letterhead "United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration Court" and show the city where the immigration court is located.
NOTE: If you're a noncitizen, we must verify your documents with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before we issue a Social Security number or replacement card. Most of the time, we can quickly verify your documents online with DHS. If DHS can't verify your documents online, it may take several weeks or months to respond to Social Security's request.
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All refugees have employment authorization based on their status as refugees.eljay said:Are we (asylee) eligible to apply for city jobs? - Not federal government jobs.
Do we need to get workpermit to prove that we are authorized to work in U.S.A. or the letter granting asylem and I-94 is enough?
All individuals granted asylum are authorized to work based on that status. An asylee does not need to show an employment authorization document as proof of employment authorization when applying for a Social Security number and card. However, some asylees may have those documents and provide them as evidence supporting their application.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now considers aliens granted asylum to have permanent employment authorization and requests that we treat them as permanent resident aliens. This means that when an individual granted asylum submits appropriate documentation with an SS-5, we will issue an unrestricted Social Security card.
Like refugees, asylees are eligible for assistance and services from the Office of Refugee Resettlement for a limited period of time starting with the date asylum is granted. Because asylees need to be enrolled in certain programs within 31 days of the date they are granted asylum, it is important that the Social Security Administration assign them numbers and issue their cards quickly.
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), a separate office from DHS, also processes requests for asylum and may grant asylum.
NOTE: This does not apply to an individual who has applied for asylum or who has been recommended for asylum.
What document does an asylee need to show to get a Social Security number and card? When an asylee applies for an original or replacement Social Security card, Social Security will accept as proof of alien status any of the following:
An I-94 with a stamp showing the individual is granted asylum under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). NOTE: Some I-94s issued to asylees are stamped or annotated "EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZED," and some are not. An individual who has been granted asylum does not need an annotation on the I-94 or an employment authorization document to be issued an Social Security number and card for work purposes.
An employment authorization document (either Form I-688B showing "274A.12(a)(5)" on the face of the card under Provision of Law or Form I-766 showing "A5" on the face of the card under Category); or
An order of an Immigration Judge granting asylum under the INA. The document must be the original decision (not a copy) printed on paper stock bearing the letterhead "United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration Court" and show the city where the immigration court is located.
NOTE: If you're a noncitizen, we must verify your documents with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before we issue a Social Security number or replacement card. Most of the time, we can quickly verify your documents online with DHS. If DHS can't verify your documents online, it may take several weeks or months to respond to Social Security's request.
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Thank you. Thank you.
My I-94 does not show that "Employment Authorized" stamp. Only "Asylum Granted under ------ "
As you said, I will submit my un restricted Social, Copy of I-94, Letter Grantin Asylum (it has a paragraf about employment authorization), and a copy of wem page that Minsk gave me.
They did not call me yet for an interweave. . but on the application they said , if hired, within 3 days we have to submit the evidence of employment eligibility.
Thanks.
My I-94 does not show that "Employment Authorized" stamp. Only "Asylum Granted under ------ "
As you said, I will submit my un restricted Social, Copy of I-94, Letter Grantin Asylum (it has a paragraf about employment authorization), and a copy of wem page that Minsk gave me.
They did not call me yet for an interweave. . but on the application they said , if hired, within 3 days we have to submit the evidence of employment eligibility.
Thanks.
eljay said:Thank you. Thank you.
My I-94 does not show that "Employment Authorized" stamp. Only "Asylum Granted under ------ "
As you said, I will submit my un restricted Social, Copy of I-94, Letter Grantin Asylum (it has a paragraf about employment authorization), and a copy of wem page that Minsk gave me.
They did not call me yet for an interweave. . but on the application they said , if hired, within 3 days we have to submit the evidence of employment eligibility.
Thanks.
Ejay:
Do NOT submit more items than necessary, it will just confuse HR. Submit your UNRESTRICTED Social security card and a photo ID (Drivers license, etc)
If the I-94 does not say "employment authorized" then its no good.
Floyd
Freedom1963
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Employment Authorization Card
Hello.
I am principal asylee and my doughter came to usa 1.5 months ago after I-730 approval and security clerance.
When he got application document from general consulate at the COP the package contains employment authorization form also.She filled out all of the form and were submitted to the consulate.
My question is..Will she get the employment authorization card or not?
If yes how we can follow up we dont have recipt number etc.
Thanks for your responde.
Hello.
I am principal asylee and my doughter came to usa 1.5 months ago after I-730 approval and security clerance.
When he got application document from general consulate at the COP the package contains employment authorization form also.She filled out all of the form and were submitted to the consulate.
My question is..Will she get the employment authorization card or not?
If yes how we can follow up we dont have recipt number etc.
Thanks for your responde.
Freedom1963 said:Hello.
I am principal asylee and my doughter came to usa 1.5 months ago after I-730 approval and security clerance.
When he got application document from general consulate at the COP the package contains employment authorization form also.She filled out all of the form and were submitted to the consulate.
My question is..Will she get the employment authorization card or not?
If yes how we can follow up we dont have recipt number etc.
Thanks for your responde.
She should go to a social security office with her passport with I-94 attached, and get a social security card (if she doesnt have one yet), and a driver's license or state ID card.
Those are valid much longer, and costs much less, than an employment authorization, and together will allow her to work.