Question on updating SS

[alanandmaria 8]

Hello all,

Ive been recently approved for citizenship and waiting to get the oath notice. In the meantime, I have a question regarding updating SS. I've seen from different members that you have to wait 10 days before updating your SS. However, I've seen some members state that they got updated right away.

I can't find any information on this on the SSA website nor on USCIS. Has anyone who has been naturalized recently and gone to SSA to update their SS was told to wait 10 days? I ask this because I would like to update my SS first before I send in the naturalization certificate for the passport(in case they lose it and at least though SS I can prove citizenship).

Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks VJ'ers

[Kastrs 723]

I am curious how does the SS card prove citizenship? My husband has a SS card- looks exactly the same as mine- and he is an LPR.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Wait 2 weeks or so for them to update the system or take in your US passport.
This is advice from several years ago, don't know if anything has changed.

Below is the reason why you should update for those who don't know.

What to do after the oath ceremony
http://www.newcitizen.us/after.html

And this is what it says about updating social security......

Step 5. Report Your Change in Citizenship to the Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration requires any person who has a change in his or her immigration or citizenship status to report that change to the Social Security Administration (see Your Social Security Number And Card ).

Reporting this change is actually to the benefit of you, the new citizen. Why?

The social security database will be updated showing you as a US citizen. This database is shared with all federal agencies and many state agencies further validating your US citizenship status with the federal and state governments.
With your social security records updated showing you as a US citizen, it will be much easier in the future to apply for and receive all social security benefits entitled to you.
If you ever have to replace your social security card, obtaining a new card will be easier now that you are a US citizen.
Lastly, in some states, certain disability benefits are only available to US citizens. By changing your citizenship status with the Social Security Administration you will ensure you receive all disability, retirement and social security benefits for which you qualify as a US citizen.
You must report the change by completing Form SS-5 and by visiting your local Social Security Administration office in person. The change can be done by mail, but we do not recommend it. To find the office nearest you, see Office Locator.

When you visit the Social Security Administration office, you must bring proof of US citizenship such as your Certificate of Naturalization or your US passport and some other form of picture ID such as a driver’s license. You must also bring the completed Form SS-5 or you can just obtain the form there and complete it while you are waiting.

Your will be interviewed by the Social Security Administration office staff. They will verify your citizenship and then update your records. Updating your social security records will not result in a new social security card being issued to you unless there were restrictions on your old card. If you would like a new social security card, make a request for one during your interview with the office staff.

[Hypnos 6,576]

You should be able to go and update your status as soon as you have your naturalisation certificate.

[ryna 132]

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And this is what it says about updating social security......

Step 5. Report Your Change in Citizenship to the Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration requires any person who has a change in his or her immigration or citizenship status to report that change to the Social Security Administration (see Your Social Security Number And Card ).

Reporting this change is actually to the benefit of you, the new citizen. Why?

The social security database will be updated showing you as a US citizen. This database is shared with all federal agencies and many state agencies further validating your US citizenship status with the federal and state governments.

With your social security records updated showing you as a US citizen, it will be much easier in the future to apply for and receive all social security benefits entitled to you.

If you ever have to replace your social security card, obtaining a new card will be easier now that you are a US citizen.

Lastly, in some states, certain disability benefits are only available to US citizens. By changing your citizenship status with the Social Security Administration you will ensure you receive all disability, retirement and social security benefits for which you qualify as a US citizen.

You must report the change by completing Form SS-5 and by visiting your local Social Security Administration office in person. The change can be done by mail, but we do not recommend it. To find the office nearest you, see Office Locator.

When you visit the Social Security Administration office, you must bring proof of US citizenship such as your Certificate of Naturalization or your US passport and some other form of picture ID such as a driver’s license. You must also bring the completed Form SS-5 or you can just obtain the form there and complete it while you are waiting.

Your will be interviewed by the Social Security Administration office staff. They will verify your citizenship and then update your records. Updating your social security records will not result in a new social security card being issued to you unless there were restrictions on your old card. If you would like a new social security card, make a request for one during your interview with the office staff.

I was wondering about this myself yesterday. Now I know!

[alanandmaria 8]

Awesome thanks for the helpful info guys! I'll update SS first before applying for passport, I'll be updating this topic when it's all done

[Hypnos 6,576]

That would be wise, since you have to give the State Department your naturalisation certificate to obtain your US passport. You get it back after a couple of weeks, but still.

[orionn 0]

Awesome thanks for the helpful info guys! I'll update SS first before applying for passport, I'll be updating this topic when it's all done

was thinking the same thing.Didn't see this thread so i had to wake up a dead thread from years ago lol... personally i think the SSA shouldn't be sending people back just because USCIS database would take certain days to update. They should be able to go by the certificate of Naturalization bcz that is proof enough of citizenship. I'll be hopefully going to the SSA office right after oath and then straight to the DMV office to apply for an Enhanced driver license and in the end mail the passport app all within a few hours of each other to save time. I'll be supremely disappointed if either SSA or DMV denies to serve even with Cert.of Naturalization.

[newoption 1]

Hello Alanandmaria... Congrats on your approval!!

Back in 2014, I did update my info at the SS office a week after I received my certificate and the same day I updated my DL (I changed my name) and a couple of days after, I applied for my US passport.

It is a good idea to update everything before sending your certificate. It worked for me!

Good luck,

[alanandmaria 8]

Hello Alanandmaria... Congrats on your approval!!

Back in 2014, I did update my info at the SS office a week after I received my certificate and the same day I updated my DL (I changed my name) and a couple of days after, I applied for my US passport.

It is a good idea to update everything before sending your certificate. It worked for me!

Good luck,

Thanks for info newoption! I'll definitely be going to SSA first to update my SS then apply for the passport