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~Alessa~   26

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Hello, people! I have a question...

I already sent documents for AOS (k-1 holder) and waiting for EAD, I haven't apply for SSN yet. I need advice.

If I will wait until getting EAD and then will get SSN, should I then replace it after I receive green card?

Or is better to get SSN now with text on it "work only after DHS authorization" and than replace it after green card receiving?

Hypnos Grand Master

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It makes no difference.

If you apply for an SSN simply by virtue of your K-1 (which needs at least 14 days of validity remaining on your I-94) or with an EAD, your social security card bears the endorsement "Valid for work only with DHS authorization". This authorization = your EAD.

If you apply for an SSN using your green card, you receive an unrestricted social security card that bears no endorsement.

Should you receive a restricted card, but then receive your green card, you can go to the SSA and apply for a new card without the endorsement. You don't have to, but you can.

Bear in mind you do need to update your status with the SSA after you become a US citizen, regardless of whether or not your card has the endorsement or not.

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~Alessa~   26

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It makes no difference.

If you apply for an SSN simply by virtue of your K-1 (which needs at least 14 days of validity remaining on your I-94) or with an EAD, your social security card bears the endorsement "Valid for work only with DHS authorization". This authorization = your EAD.

If you apply for an SSN using your green card, you receive an unrestricted social security card that bears no endorsement.

Should you receive a restricted card, but then receive your green card, you can go to the SSA and apply for a new card without the endorsement. You don't have to, but you can.

Bear in mind you do need to update your status with the SSA after you become a US citizen, regardless of whether or not your card has the endorsement or not.

Thanks so much for reply!!!

So the only way to get SSN without "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" is to wait green card?

Hypnos Grand Master

Hypnos   6,578

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Yes.

Or US citizenship.

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AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

Hypnos Grand Master

Hypnos   6,578

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Conditional is fine.

Widow/er AoS Guide | Have AoS questions? Read (some) answers here

 

AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,896

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Excuse me, I have a question again.

Is Conditional Green Card enough for SSN without "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" or do I need Permanent Green Card?

The green card you receive is conditional, only in that it is only valid for 2 years because the USCIS wants you to fill out another form, pay another fee and prove that you are in a bona fide marriage before receiving a green card that is valid for 10 years. You are a permanent resident and have all the same benefits as someone with a 10 year card.

You can get the SSN with the EAD so you can start working, or for whatever else you may need an SSN for. When you get the green card, you can return to the SSA, update your status to that of a permanent resident, and get that stipulation removed. You will not need to return again when you get the 10 year card, only if you become a USC.

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