Update SSA und DMV right after oath?

[Susi100 0]

I want to reply for the passport the day of the oath, but should I update my infos with the SSA first and then update my drivers license at the DMV (I wanted to renew it anyway now) and then after that apply for the passport? Or will my info that I am a US Citizen not be in the system of SSA and DMV that quickly? I just want to finish it all, since I will be abroad afterwards for a while....any experiences ?? Thank you!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I want to reply for the passport the day of the oath, but should I update my infos with the SSA first and then update my drivers license at the DMV (I wanted to renew it anyway now) and then after that apply for the passport? Or will my info that I am a US Citizen not be in the system of SSA and DMV that quickly? I just want to finish it all, since I will be abroad afterwards for a while....any experiences ?? Thank you!

From what I understand you will need to go update the SSA before you can update the DMV, but you don't need to update the SSA before getting your passport.

My personal plan of action (because I shouldn't have any timelines to worry about) will be, SSA then DMV then passport. However if I have a timeline to worry about I'll do passport ('cause that will take a couple of days anyway unless you do same day service), then SSA then DMV. As long as you have your passport to travel (if you need to soon) you are fine. You can update the SSA later... apparently sometimes they're at the oath ceremonies as well (which I doubt for my small office )

[Susi100 0]

From what I understand you will need to go update the SSA before you can update the DMV, but you don't need to update the SSA before getting your passport.

My personal plan of action (because I shouldn't have any timelines to worry about) will be, SSA then DMV then passport. However if I have a timeline to worry about I'll do passport ('cause that will take a couple of days anyway unless you do same day service), then SSA then DMV. As long as you have your passport to travel (if you need to soon) you are fine. You can update the SSA later... apparently sometimes they're at the oath ceremonies as well (which I doubt for my small office )

Thank you for your reply. Do you have experience with getting the passport the same day you apply for it? Does that work?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Thank you for your reply. Do you have experience with getting the passport the same day you apply for it? Does that work?

I personally don't, no, but I do know of one member who posted about it: Brother Hesekiel

Here's a thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/334733-question-receive-a-new-passport-the-same-day-wo-expediter/

[Azure30 22]

From what I understand you will need to go update the SSA before you can update the DMV, but you don't need to update the SSA before getting your passport.

My personal plan of action (because I shouldn't have any timelines to worry about) will be, SSA then DMV then passport. However if I have a timeline to worry about I'll do passport ('cause that will take a couple of days anyway unless you do same day service), then SSA then DMV. As long as you have your passport to travel (if you need to soon) you are fine. You can update the SSA later... apparently sometimes they're at the oath ceremonies as well (which I doubt for my small office )

What's SSA? Social security #?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

What's SSA? Social security #?

social security administration. The entity that issues social security numbers.

[TimeTravel 78]

What's SSA? Social security #?

Yes, that is correct. SSA - Social Security Administration

[Azure30 22]

K, thought so. Thanks.

[TBoneTX 45,075]

Boy, did WE get skunked when trying to go straight from the naturalization ceremony to update other things!

The main passport office offers same-day passports only with proof of IMMINENT upcoming travel. We had none. The various satellite offices (Post Offices, etc.) either worked by appointment only or were booked for the next two weeks, or both.

The SSA offices all closed at noon on Wednesdays ("oath day" here). I strongly suspect that this is by design.

The DMV refused to update the driver's license without "confirmation from USCIS." We finally (about a month later) got a postal letter from the DMV saying that they'd confirmed the new status with USCIS, and it was OK to show up for the new DL.

Unless your area or state (ours = Houston) has different protocols, I'd not try to do anything immediately except for perhaps the passport.

[Susi100 0]

The thing is I will go abroad after the oath...I guess I will try to get the passport the same day at the agency with showing my ticket and hope that works (as i have read it does..) but I dont know when i return to the states, and when they dont let me update my status at the SSA and DMV then that's not too good I think....since my drivers license will expire in a few months anyways, and until I come back I have an expired one then....

OR should I simply renew my drivers license before the oath? Then I have it and its just not in the system that I am a citizen but a greencard holder, does it matter??

Edited February 26, 2013 by Susi100

[TBoneTX 45,075]

The passport plan should work, and your reasoning in regard to the driver's license is probably sound. You might have to pay yet again to replace your "newly renewed greencard license" when you become a citizen, but that's probably better than trying to renew or replace a completely expired license.

[Barca 10]

I do remember a post of a memeber on this board who had a relative working at the SSA and advised him that it would be easier up update the SSA with a passport as supposed to naturalization certificate!

here is the post:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/391109-tip-for-new-citizens-updating-their-social-security-card/

Edited February 27, 2013 by Barca

[sweeneybull 0]

I want to reply for the passport the day of the oath, but should I update my infos with the SSA first and then update my drivers license at the DMV (I wanted to renew it anyway now) and then after that apply for the passport? Or will my info that I am a US Citizen not be in the system of SSA and DMV that quickly? I just want to finish it all, since I will be abroad afterwards for a while....any experiences ?? Thank you!

My personal recommendation is to apply for the (1) updated driver's license and get (2) registered to vote at the DMV (You will need your original Citizenship certificate for this at the DMV). Once complete, then head to the Post Office and (3) apply for your US Passport. Once you get your passport (in ~4 weeks) then go to (4) SSA and update your status with your new Passport. I tried going to SSA the same day, but the USCIS update is very slow and if you try to use your naturalization certificate, the SSA will need verification from the USCIS which can take FOREVER. It's much easier to take your Passport and they will change/update your status on the spot.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

We updated both same day. It really doesn't matter. It will take a few days to weeks for the system to update, meanwhile, your naturalization certificate is all they need to start the process, in both cases. Let them make the photocopy - something about chain of custody. They won't accept your copies, just the original. You have to send off your original to get your passport, so do make a few copies for yourself, and do update the DMV and the SSA, before you send for your passport.

Edited February 27, 2013 by The Patriot

[newacct 688]

I want to reply for the passport the day of the oath, but should I update my infos with the SSA first and then update my drivers license at the DMV (I wanted to renew it anyway now) and then after that apply for the passport? Or will my info that I am a US Citizen not be in the system of SSA and DMV that quickly? I just want to finish it all, since I will be abroad afterwards for a while....any experiences ?? Thank you!

Sorry but maybe I'm not understanding something, but why would you need to update things with SSA and DMV? Is there any difference between how they treat permanent residents and citizens?