work before EAD card is received
Hi,
I am a july 21 filer and received I-485 notices on Sept 26. I am required to join my job on Oct 8 and i want to use the EAD for that.
My question is, if i see the status is "card ordered" before Oct 8, then can i call USCIS to get the EAD number for joining the job. OR does the employer need to be shown the EAD card before joining.
It looks like it is taking 1 week from notice date to see the status change to "Card Ordered" and another 7-10 days or more to get the card.
thanks,
Hi,
I am a july 21 filer and received I-485 notices on Sept 26. I am required to join my job on Oct 8 and i want to use the EAD for that.
My question is, if i see the status is "card ordered" before Oct 8, then can i call USCIS to get the EAD number for joining the job. OR does the employer need to be shown the EAD card before joining.
It looks like it is taking 1 week from notice date to see the status change to "Card Ordered" and another 7-10 days or more to get the card.
thanks,