New Social Security Card After Approval

[golferadam 0]

My wife just got her green card today. When we got her SS card it said "Not valid for work". What should we do to get a new card now that she has the green card for work? Thanks.

[gag54611 1]

You need to return to your local SS office with your green card and submit an application for a new card.

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[I'm Gone 60]

Just don't give up the old card until you get the new one. Say your dog ate it. LOL

RM 00201.080 Says you don't have to give up your old card. Seems SSA has removed it from their Website, but it's still valid.

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

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.

[golferadam 0]

Just don't give up the old card until you get the new one. Say your dog ate it. LOL

What is the problem with giving the card back?

[nyc 0]

So helpful!

Thanks guys, especially since I lost my old card.

I have just received the greencard so I'll just go and ask for the new one!

Awesome!

Thanks mdyoung!

[I'm Gone 60]

Just don't give up the old card until you get the new one. Say your dog ate it. LOL

What is the problem with giving the card back?

No telling how long it will be before you get the new one.

[alexil74 0]

You need to return to your local SS office with your green card and submit an application for a new card.

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