RicardoP

Hi, So, a few days ago, I applied to a job in IKEA with the new valid SSN and EAC which I got from DACA. I was happy. Today, I received an email from IKEA notifying me that they were doing background checks. The IKEA HR lady asked if I could send her my W2 form from my previous job for "employment verification purposes". They need this because I've told them I have experience in retail, which is true, and they really want to hire me because of this. The only problem is that at my last job (BJ's Wholesale Club), I worked with a fake SSN, and the W2 shows it clear as day. Should I send the W2 form anyway? Or should I tell them I don't have it? I'm not sure what to do. I really want to get this job. I need it to pay my tuition. Currently, I've put them on hold. They're still waiting for me to "find" my W2 form. I thought about blurring the SSN out, but that would make them ask even more questions, I think. What do you guys think? Send it in?

I ended up sending the w2 form anyway, without the blur, and I got hired! Was definitely worth the "risk". I guess it was the right call to go with my initial choice. Anyway, thanks for all your help guys. I got the job!