Explanations please :(

[ツ alejandriiukz ㋡ 41]

Can anybody explain to me why my social security number print out says..." This printout does not verify your right to work in the United States"... does it mean that I have to wait for my physical card to come in the mail?

[pswa83 302]

maybe. when you get the physical card, it will say “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION."

but it probably says that because, just because you get a SSN, it doesnt mean your allowed to work. that is what the EAD is for

[EnJR 39]

There are three types of Social Security Numbers, I'm quoting them from the website I found:

1. "The first type is the basic one known to hundreds of millions of people. It gives your name and Social Security number and allows work without restriction. This card is issued to U.S. citizens and to noncitizens to whom the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees immigration, has given permission to live and work in the United States permanently. These include green-card holders as well as refugees and people granted political asylum."

2. "The second type of card carries the words "valid for work only with DHS authorization." It's issued to people who have permission to live and work here only for temporary periods."

3. "The third type has the words "not valid for employment." This type is issued to noncitizens who don't have work permission but need a Social Security number for other reasons, such as to apply for government benefits or services."

So getting back to your question, yes, you need your physical card (EAD) along with your SSN.