Oh'Canada

Question for Micheal D. Young (or anyone else who might know the answer). I
called the SS Office to inquire about something I read on the I-9 (the form
employers use to verify you are authorized to work) What I wanted to know if
the following statement taken from the I-9 is literal or not....The SS
Office said my understanding of the document was correct.

***Excerpt from I-9 form***

Section 2 - Employer

Employers must complete Section 2 by examining evidence of identity and
employment eligibiligty within 3 business days of the date employment
begins. If employees are authorized to work, but are unable to present the
required document(s) within three business days, they must present a receipt
for the application of the document(s) within three business days and the
actual document(s) within ninety (90) days.

What I gather from the above is if I don't have my EAD yet but I have
applied...I can show an employer the application and give them the actual
EAD card or SSN within 90 days.

Does this sound correct?

Michael D. Young

oh'canada wrote:

    > Question for Micheal D. Young (or anyone else who might know the answer). I
    > called the SS Office to inquire about something I read on the I-9 (the form
    > employers use to verify you are authorized to work) What I wanted to know if
    > the following statement taken from the I-9 is literal or not....The SS
    > Office said my understanding of the document was correct.
    > ***Excerpt from I-9 form***
    > Section 2 - Employer
    > Employers must complete Section 2 by examining evidence of identity and
    > employment eligibiligty within 3 business days of the date employment
    > begins. If employees are authorized to work, but are unable to present the
    > required document(s) within three business days, they must present a receipt
    > for the application of the document(s) within three business days and the
    > actual document(s) within ninety (90) days.
    > What I gather from the above is if I don't have my EAD yet but I have
    > applied...I can show an employer the application and give them the actual
    > EAD card or SSN within 90 days.
    > Does this sound correct?

Why would the take the advice of SSA employees about an INS form?

You might want to call the INS Office of Business Liaison at 1-800-357-2099 or
read INS publication M-274, "Handbook For Employers."

http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/la...k/hand_emp.pdf

Oh'Canada

Michael,

I actually didn't know about the I-9 until I called the SS Office and
someone there just happened to point me in this direction. My understanding
of this rule is exactly what it sounds like. I have seen posts from many
people, including yourself, saying get a second opinion (as in if the first
person you call doesn't give you the answer you think it should be try
again)

I just thought you might know for sure. I will consult the handbook. I
appreciate the link!

Thanks!

"Michael D. Young" wrote in message
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    > oh'canada wrote:
    > > Question for Micheal D. Young (or anyone else who might know the
answer). I
    > > called the SS Office to inquire about something I read on the I-9 (the
form
    > > employers use to verify you are authorized to work) What I wanted to
know if
    > > the following statement taken from the I-9 is literal or not....The SS
    > > Office said my understanding of the document was correct.
    > >
    > > ***Excerpt from I-9 form***
    > >
    > > Section 2 - Employer
    > >
    > > Employers must complete Section 2 by examining evidence of identity and
    > > employment eligibiligty within 3 business days of the date employment
    > > begins. If employees are authorized to work, but are unable to present
the
    > > required document(s) within three business days, they must present a
receipt
    > > for the application of the document(s) within three business days and
the
    > > actual document(s) within ninety (90) days.
    > >
    > > What I gather from the above is if I don't have my EAD yet but I have
    > > applied...I can show an employer the application and give them the
actual
    > > EAD card or SSN within 90 days.
    > >
    > > Does this sound correct?
    > Why would the take the advice of SSA employees about an INS form?
    > You might want to call the INS Office of Business Liaison at
1-800-357-2099 or
    > read INS publication M-274, "Handbook For Employers."
    > http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/la...k/hand_emp.pdf