For those that waited for an EAD...
 

Should I start applying to jobs now even though I have not got my EAD yet or is it better to wait till I get my EAD before I apply for jobs....what did you do?

Thanks!

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

I waited. You've still got to get your SSN after anyway. You could probably start looking once you've got your EAD, but make sure you apply for your SSN quick smart, that way if you get the job, you can start straight away.

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

Do your homework, get the letters and "resumes" ready, and you'll be ready when you get your EAD ;)

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

Just wanted to add you don't actually NEED the SNN to start work, though you should of course apply for it.

I've also heard that it is better to wait a week to 10 days after EAD approval before applying for the SSN because it takes a while for the records about eligibility to be updated.

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

Oh and register for e-mail notification with USCIS. I reaceived notification of my EAD approval at least a week before I received the actual card!

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

I didn't have my SSN when I started work, so I had to wait a bit longer for my paycheque, but that was fine with me. It was just nice to know that I was making money again!!!

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

I have no idea which order I got mine in, but my SSN card does have the words "Valid for Work only with INS authorisation" printed across it !

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

Or you can check your online status at the USCIS.gov site, by entering your SRC number.

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

Only works if your obsessive-compulsive! :D

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

The problem with those bloody EAD's is that they need renewing every year until you get your GC, which for me meant a 12 hour round trip by car to my 'local' INS (as it used to be) office and another fee each time...... .I'm glad that's not something I have to do each year now.

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

Beats not being allowed to work for 3+ years, as was the case with me (H4)... :mad:

Remember there's always someone worse off than you. ;)

Here endeth today's lesson! :)

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

Been there on an L2. Sucked.

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

But L2 spouses are allowed to work. Or were you just an offspring?

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

Only in the last 2 years or so did they change the law. Previous to that you weren't.

Re: For those that waited for an EAD...
 

Still there (H4) and definitely sucks. Starting year 5 next month.