I-485 New Card Is Being Produced

[goldeliz]

Hi,

 

I just checked my status on-line for my I-765 and I-485 both based on Marriage and my status is "card is being produced." My I-765 application has been cancelled "Benefit Received By other means." My question is, from your experience, can I apply for work before I actually get the physical card? The on-line notice says I should receive the card by December 24th. What date will be on the card?

 

Thanks
Liz

[warpedbored]

You can apply for work at any time. You cannot start work until you have employment authorization, ie green card or EAD. You can explain to potential employers that your card has been approved and should arrive soon.