What to do after the Oath Ceremony?

[Alyssa84 0]

What needs to be taken care of after the Oath Ceremony?

So far I have gathered that the Social Security needs to be updated, a passport can be

received, but what else needs to be done?

With Social Security, are there certain forms that need to be filled first?

New Driver's License, Tax Information?

Thanks!

[TayRivers 4]

What needs to be taken care of after the Oath Ceremony?

So far I have gathered that the Social Security needs to be updated, a passport can be

received, but what else needs to be done?

With Social Security, are there certain forms that need to be filled first?

New Driver's License, Tax Information?

Thanks!

I went to the SSA office and took my certificate and my State DL they updated their computer system after taking a photocopy of the certificate. I did not need to fill in a SS5 form as I did not need a new card.

Other than applying for a passport there was nothing else I needed to do. Oh there was one thing.... Register to Vote..lol

Edited September 25, 2009 by TayRivers

[NickD 202]

You actually don't have to do anything. Good to change your status with SS as you will gain disability benefits, we did a SS5 for a new card as my wife wanted to drop her maiden name, her SSN remained unchanged. US passport if you want to travel aboard, but none if you do not want to travel. Can register to vote if you want to vote, no law that says you have to. We were informed by our DMV that my wife would only have to check she is a USC on her next application, no proof of that is required. Can also get drunk with a big party, LOL. Your employer may want to see your certificate to update his records.

[jsnearline 2]

In addition to changing the info with SSA, we will have to go update my wife's citizenship status at DMV.

[lucyrich 20]

Have a party and relax. You're done!

The reason you should update your status with the SSA is that the USCIS uses the SSA database as input to the USCIS e-verify database, so if the SSA doesn't realize you're a citizen, you might be listed as a non-citizen in the USCIS e-verify, which could affect your ability to be hired by an employer who uses e-verify to check status. Government bureaucrazy at its worst! Since the USCIS is the one that naturalized you, they ought to be able to update your status in their own e-verify database directly, rather than having you walk down to the SSA office. Or if they can't update e-verify directly, they should at least be able to send a computerized list of recently naturalized citizens over to SSA for the SSA to update them all automatically, instead of making each individual wait in line at the SSA office.

But that's the way it is.

Now that you're a citizen, at least you only have to deal with the government the same way that all other citizens do. And you'll probably notice that the US Government is easier to deal with as a citizen than as an alien. Notice how much faster they'll process a passport application than an adjustment of status application, for example.

[Darnell 8,478]

In addition to everyone else's stuff, above, I suggest:

1. get to day spa, spoil yourself

2. have a big meal outside

3. find an amusement park, go for the day

CELEBRATE !

[satyam 0]

Create a Balence sheet of Your Gains and losses -

[NickD 202]

Have a party and relax. You're done!

The reason you should update your status with the SSA is that the USCIS uses the SSA database as input to the USCIS e-verify database, so if the SSA doesn't realize you're a citizen, you might be listed as a non-citizen in the USCIS e-verify, which could affect your ability to be hired by an employer who uses e-verify to check status. Government bureaucrazy at its worst! Since the USCIS is the one that naturalized you, they ought to be able to update your status in their own e-verify database directly, rather than having you walk down to the SSA office. Or if they can't update e-verify directly, they should at least be able to send a computerized list of recently naturalized citizens over to SSA for the SSA to update them all automatically, instead of making each individual wait in line at the SSA office.

But that's the way it is.

Now that you're a citizen, at least you only have to deal with the government the same way that all other citizens do. And you'll probably notice that the US Government is easier to deal with as a citizen than as an alien. Notice how much faster they'll process a passport application than an adjustment of status application, for example.

E-verify varies state by state, Wisconsin adopted it with a series of complaints, in particular by small businesses where every employer is expected to be an immigration specialist. Also reports of inaccuracies of the system, but it is a good point to bring up. Even complaints by the SSA itself, they are not in the immigration business, but nothing like being bounced around between government agencies. Bad enough to be bounced around between the DOS and the USCIS.

[bislig2alabama 1]

In addition to changing the info with SSA, we will have to go update my wife's citizenship status at DMV.

If you were Filipina and want to retain citizenship, become a dual citizen, connect with the Philippine Embassy in Washington D. C. for instructions.