As an EB-3 recipient, you will receive a couple of very important documents.

AOS clients will receive either an EAD or a Green Card (GC) as their first work authorization document. Consular clients will receive a visa in their home country passport and then a Green Card soon after arriving in the US.

All clients should have a Social Security (SS) card. Most will receive it after receiving work authorization, but some AOS clients will already have a SS card.

These documents need extra protection because if lost, they are a hassle to replace, and worse yet, can cause identity theft and delay your immigration case.

Here are some tips on keeping your documents safe:

1) Never let anyone else use your SS number, and never use anyone else's SS number.
(This is a federal crime and can cost up to 15 years in jail as well as cause you to be deported.)
​2) Memorize your SS number, and keep a photo of your SSN/EAD/GC in a safe place.
​3) Your primary photo ID in the US should be your US driver's license. If you do not drive or do not need a driver's license, go to the local DMV to apply for a state photo ID.