Green-Card and US Government Jobs

[Raju]

Hi Friends,
Just had a question regarding jobs. I have been a green card holder for 2 months now and just to see what jobs are out there the other night I was surfing the FBI, DOJ, USCIS and other agency websites for jobs. Now I know most of the jobs are reserved for USC but I was wondering could I apply for jobs by sending my resume since I qualify for some of the positions? OR would just sending a resume for a job (position) be considered as CLAIMING TO BE A USC which is a SERIOUS CRIME? I really don't want to get in trouble just for applying for a job after all IF for some reason they call me for an interview I can tell them I have a GC and NOT USC. So.... why apply? Well there are some positions which require only a GC and also if they don't find qualified USC for USC jobs then they look at other candidates and hence the question friends. So what do you guys think? As always thanks. I really look forward to your replies. THANK YOU.

Raju

[Raju]

Hi Friends,
Just had a question regarding jobs. I have been a green card holder for 2 months now and just to see what jobs are out there the other night I was surfing the FBI, DOJ, USCIS and other agency websites for jobs. Now I know most of the jobs are reserved for USC but I was wondering could I apply for jobs by sending my resume since I qualify for some of the positions? OR would just sending a resume for a job (position) be considered as CLAIMING TO BE A USC which is a SERIOUS CRIME? I really don't want to get in trouble just for applying for a job after all IF for some reason they call me for an interview I can tell them I have a GC and NOT USC. So.... why apply? Well there are some positions which require only a GC and also if they don't find qualified USC for USC jobs then they look at other candidates and hence the question friends. So what do you guys think? As always thanks. I really look forward to your replies. THANK YOU.

Raju

[JA]

I think you should only apply for the job if it clearly states that green card holders can apply. Otherwise I think you should not apply for US Govt jobs.

[Dastur]

Raju: LPR like you and others can get the Government job in the Post Office only. or you can mail your send your resumes to all agencies but make it a point to state clearly that you are "Legal Permanent Resident of the United States"
and the type citizenship:............
Try this it might work for you.
good luck
DO NOT CLAIM ANY WHERE OR SAY EVEN TO ANY ONE THAT YOU ARE A USC" ITS A CRIME AND SERIOUS ONE"
BABO

[Raju]

Hello JA, Dastur,
Thank you so much for your reply friends I really appreciate it. Well before I apply for any US Govt. jobs in my cover letter I am including a line where I clearly state I am a Green-card holder (Legal Permanent Resident of the USA) and NOT a USC but a Citizen of India. Not to mention I will apply for only those jobs which say "PUBLIC" and "PEOPLE WITH STATUS" and not USC. I just wanted to make sure is it even okay for a green-card holder to apply for a US Govt. jobs but after getting views and opinions from you guys I am confident and I think it should be fine. Thanks for your input guys

Raju