OPT and SSN

[chrissbe17 3]

Hi all, I have another question. I was given a SSN as I needed one for my unpaid internship. However it reads "NOT VALID TO WORK WITHOUT DHS AUTHORIZATION." I am currently waiting for my OPT to be approved. If and when it is approved, do I have to go back to Social Security to have them remove whatever restrictions or will my approved OPT be that authorization from DHS that I need to use the SSN?

[canadian_wife 1,825]

Until you have a green card or citizenship, you will always need DHS authorization

your OPT will count as your work authorization

Good luck

[chrissbe17 3]

Until you have a green card or citizenship, you will always need DHS authorization

your OPT will count as your work authorization

Good luck

Thank you c_w for your help! I am happy that I won't have to make a trip back to the SSA just yet!

[Harsh_77 718]

Even after your AOS you can still use your existing SSN card.

As long as you present both your GC and Existing SSN card they are fine.

Once you get your GC that basically overrides the line valid with authorization, I have never come across any HR office in my case that asked me to get a SSN card without that line.