SSA Update

[alpino 2]

I became a US Citizen and after the oath I wen to SSA office to update my status. They told me to wait 10 days. One of my friend updated when she got the certificate. I guess some offices act different. Should I apply for the passport without updating the Social security ?

Any advice ?

[teeak 224]

You can apply for a US passport before your status is updated.

[klang78 8]

You have to wait 10 days before you update SS, you can apply for the passport now

[TBoneTX 45,292]

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[yahya_marie 5]

Yes, you can. you meet the requirement for a US passport (Naturalization Certificate), social security administration has no business in your passport process. Good luck!

[jeevcy 2]

You don't need to wait for SSA update as well. I visited SSA the next day after my oath ceremony and got my card in my mailbox in a week. Initially, the SSA officer told me I should come back in 10 days to get it processed in 2 weeks or else it will take 4-6 weeks. I said go ahead, I can wait for 4-6 weeks, but take my request today. After verifying all documents she corrected herself in the end that I should get it in normal 2 weeks time frame. I got in one.