Furthermore, some people who consume too much iodine (either from foods or supplements) or who take medications containing iodine (such as amiodarone) may cause the thyroid gland to overproduce thyroid hormones. Finally, some women may develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth.
It takes anywhere from 6-8 months from filing of the application to interview. The employment authorization card typically comes 60-90 days after filing assuming all initial evidence has been submitted. After you receive your employment authorization card, you can apply for a social security card.
It can take a long time. Some employers move very quickly, and others move very slowly. People have been hired three hours or three months (or more) after interviewing. Moreover, hiring nearly always takes longer than employers expect it will; you should generally double or triple whatever timeline they give you.