Recruiter says I cant work..need help fast!

[nujsin]

Here's the situation. My family-based green card is being processed right now. I have already received my work authorization, which I thought meant I could work any place where "green card is required". Is this not true?

This recruiter I was talking to today just wouldn't accept that and kept saying that the client has put in writing that they will only accept US citizens or green card holders.

Am I wrong? If not, can somebody point me to a website that clearly states my assumption so I can use that to fight my case with the recruiter?
Any other advice??

Thanks!!

[JoeF]

Usually, an employer can not discriminate. If you have work authorization, you can not be denied employment solely because your work authorization is not a Greencard.
See uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/faqeev.htm (http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/faqeev.htm)
and www.usdoj.gov/crt/osc/ (http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/osc/)
Note that there are some jobs that require a security clearance, but such jobs are usually open to US citizens only.

[nujsin]

That was fast! Thanks a ton!!! I'm going to send the recruiter these links and ask him to reconsider.