Removing DHS Approval from SS Card

[Piefre 15]

I got my 2 year GC about a month ago and need to remove the DHS Approval line from my social security card before it gets much later. I had to send my GC back to USCIS because they messed something up on it and it won't be back in my hands for 6-8 months.

In the mean time, I want to remove the DHS approval line from my SS card using the I-551 stamp in my passport. I know my mileage is going to vary depending on who I get at the social security office and whether they will recognize an I-551 stamp or not. I just want to know what everyone else brought as evidence when they wanted to the DHS approval removed from their SS.

[Piefre 15]

II've had problems getting the social security office here to grant me a number when I first arrived, so I wanted to make sure I had everything squared off before going there like in addition to the stamp and the SS-5 form, do I need to bring anything else? Like birth certificate?

[hmh33 117]

Just the stamp.

[Piefre 15]

OK, thank you!

[Dave&Roza 748]

I got my 2 year GC about a month ago and need to remove the DHS Approval line from my social security card before it gets much later. I had to send my GC back to USCIS because they messed something up on it and it won't be back in my hands for 6-8 months.

In the mean time, I want to remove the DHS approval line from my SS card using the I-551 stamp in my passport. I know my mileage is going to vary depending on who I get at the social security office and whether they will recognize an I-551 stamp or not. I just want to know what everyone else brought as evidence when they wanted to the DHS approval removed from their SS.

Why? Is it bothering you that much? The SSC is just as valid with that statement as it is without it. Especilly if you use your GC (or EAD) when accepting work and completing the I-9 form. I think only one employer has ever seen my SSC in my life as I use my passport for proof of citizenship and work eligibility. If you like the hassle of going to the SSA office near you and waiting in line for hours, then by all means have at it. I would take your I-551 stamp and/or your EAD if you have one and hope you get someone who knows what they are doing. My wife still has her original SSC with that statement. We will visit the SSA to update her status should she become a USC. Until then we will stay away as it is about 35 miles away and the wait has been no less than 2 hours. YMMV.

Good luck,

Dave

[Piefre 15]

I would really feel better if the SSA had the most up to date information. I'm big on peace of mind I guess lol, especially if there was a name change or to remove any doubt that you are elligible to work without DHS approval.

Edited December 4, 2012 by Piefre

[bigdog 376]

We waited till she had the green card in hand, still they had to wait for a computer update from USCIS.