SSN# Question,got card today

[DakotaK1 1]

Hey

Well today I finally finally got my SSN# after being in the States for over 7 months.

Now it says on my card "Valid for work only with DHS Authorization".

I only have my EAD card,got married in December (on a K1 Visa) and have my Greencard interview in a few days.

Why does it say this on the card? Will I have to go in and change it when I get my GC??

Just a little confused is all,I heard of the K1 people having this written on their card..

[Kez/JWolf 6]

You can have the "Valid for work only with DHS Authorization" removed once you have been approved for AOS and you have received your Greencard.... anyone who does not have a Greencard but is authorized for work has this on their SSN card....

Kez

Edited April 6, 2008 by Kezzie

[malego77 2]

Hey

Well today I finally finally got my SSN# after being in the States for over 7 months.

Now it says on my card "Valid for work only with DHS Authorization".

I only have my EAD card,got married in December (on a K1 Visa) and have my Greencard interview in a few days.

Why does it say this on the card? Will I have to go in and change it when I get my GC??

Just a little confused is all,I heard of the K1 people having this written on their card..

I got my SSN with the same legend. And yes you can change your SSN for another without the lengend when you get your GC. You would keep the old SSN with that legend, but I have read that some employers don't know why you have the restriction. Maybe you will want to avoid things like that in the future.

[Mags 112]

When you get your GC go down to the SS office and ask them to remove that wording. They'll send you a new one in a couple of weeks.

[I'm Gone 60]

Before it happens, DO NOT DO NOT let them take your old SSN card until you get the new one. That nice man might not be around the next time. LOL

RM 00201.080 Field Office (FO) Disposal of Returned Social Security Number (SSN) Cards:

http://web.archive.org/web/20060210014436/.../lnx/0100201080

2. Card Returned With Request For Replacement Card or New SSN

If the applicant has a card and requests a replacement card (duplicate or corrected) or a new SSN:

-- Ask the applicant to return the old SSN card. (If the applicant does not have the card with him or her, remind the

applicant to return the old card to SSA for destruction or to keep the old card in a secure place [not in a wallet or

purse]).

NOTE: Do not forcefully confiscate the SSN card if the applicant refuses to relinquish it. Similarly, return the old SSN card if the applicant requests that it be given back.

[DakotaK1 1]

Thanks a bunch guys,also thanks for that link.

Is there a government website with info about this too? -They are so retarted at my local SSO that I want to print them smth out and show them it just incase they have no clue again (and that will probably happen again)

[I'm Gone 60]

You mean applying for an unrestricted SSN when you become a permanent resident?

I guess this would work as a visual aid for the retarded. LOL

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203570

RM 00203.570 Actions Required When Lawfully Admitted Alien's Status Changes

C. PROCEDURE

a. Alien Is Now a Nonimmigrant Allowed To Work

2. Alien Has An SSN

b. Alien Now a Permanent Resident

Step 4

Does the alien have an SSN card with the legend “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH INS AUTHORIZATION” ?

If yes, get a completed application and evidence of identity and permanent resident alien status.

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203410

RM 00203.410 Evidence of Alien Status for an SSN Card for an Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence

B. Kinds of Evidence Establishing LAPR Status

1. I-551, Permanent Resident Card

3. Temporary I-551 Stamp

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203400

RM 00203.400 Who Must Submit Evidence of Lawful Alien Status for an SSN Card

10. Conditional Resident Alien

A conditional resident alien is an alien granted a 2-year period of permanent resident status based on (1) a “qualifying” marriage to a U.S. citizen or national, a permanent resident or (2) qualifying as an alien entrepreneur. A conditional resident alien has the same INS documents as an LAPR except that the I-551 expires after 2 years. For enumeration purposes conditional resident aliens are treated as aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

[DakotaK1 1]

@Iquit thank you so much for your help,I really appriciate it.

[I'm Gone 60]

@Iquit thank you so much for your help,I really appriciate it.

I'm a nice man too, LOL

Edited April 7, 2008 by I Quit

[DakotaK1 1]

I'm a nice man too

Ahhh well now that makes more sence