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Barbitana Aug 23rd 2010 7:48 am

SSN - Valid for work only
 
Hi folks,

On my SS card it's mentioned that "Valid for work only" - just wondering when I change my employer whether I have to apply for a new card/number?

- I'm on the E3.

Thanks

meauxna Aug 23rd 2010 8:08 am

Re: SSN - Valid for work only
 

Originally Posted by Barbitana (Post 8797526)
Hi folks,

On my SS card it's mentioned that "Valid for work only" - just wondering when I change my employer whether I have to apply for a new card/number?

- I'm on the E3.

Thanks

To be fair, you have to include the whole quotation.

What the legend means is that your SS card is only valid for employment WITH an EAD or appropriate immigration status (like E-3).

You keep the same number for life. When/if you become a PR, you can get a card with no legend on the front, which usually means you are authorized to work for any employer.
A card with no legend, without an underlying appropriate immigration status, does not give you permission to work though (for anyone who has one when they 'shouldn't').

Barbitana Aug 23rd 2010 8:22 am

Re: SSN - Valid for work only
 

Originally Posted by meauxna (Post 8797579)
To be fair, you have to include the whole quotation.

What the legend means is that your SS card is only valid for employment WITH an EAD or appropriate immigration status (like E-3).

You keep the same number for life. When/if you become a PR, you can get a card with no legend on the front, which usually means you are authorized to work for any employer.
A card with no legend, without an underlying appropriate immigration status, does not give you permission to work though (for anyone who has one when they 'shouldn't').

Very helpful.

Thank you so much

E3only Aug 23rd 2010 9:04 am

Re: SSN - Valid for work only
 

Originally Posted by Barbitana (Post 8797611)
Very helpful.

Thank you so much

So you are moving to LA?


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