what to do before start working on H1B
 

What should I expect to do before I start to work? I already have a SS from my J1 visa. Can I use the same card or make another? I already have driving licence. I can't even specify my question cause I don't know what is gonna happen and what will I have to do. If you could share your experiences. Thanks

Re: what to do before start working on H1B
 

In article <[email protected]> ,
codyVA <member27336@british_expats.com> wrote:
    >What should I expect to do before I start to work? I already have a SS
    >from my J1 visa. Can I use the same card or make another? I already have
(snip)

You can use the same SS card. It's more usual to have them made for
you by the SSA than to make them yourself. (-:

-- Mark

Re: what to do before start working on H1B
 

Your SSN is your for life ..maybe longer

Re: what to do before start working on H1B
 

I know it is. I just don't know if I have to change a card! The one I have right now says 'valid only with INS authorization'. But more I need to know is what forms should I filled out and what to do before I can start working!

Re: what to do before start working on H1B
 

codyVA wrote on 8/14/2004 13:08:

    >>Your SSN is your for life ..maybe longer
    >
    >
    > I know it is. I just don't know if I have to change a card! The one I
    > have right now says 'valid only with INS authorization'.

The H1 is such work authorization. The legend is only removed once you
have unrestricted work authorization, i.e., a Greencard.
The legend essentially alerts any employer that you have to provide
evidence of your work eligibility when you start working.
You will have to fill out the form I-9 for your employer. During that
process, your employer will verify that you have work authorization.
You usually have to present the I-94 showing that you are in valid H1 status.

-Joe