Do you request a new social security card when you get your green card?

[Kayvan 1]

I received a social security card when I moved to the USA under a working Visa. It has the following written across it:

 

'Valid for work only with DHS authorization'

 

I've been using this ever since I moved here but I received a green card so I'd assume that my social security card should no longer say this? 

 

I'm worried if I change jobs it may raise questions. 

 

I've googled this to death but I can't find any info.

[marya123 2]

4 minutes ago, Kayvan said:

I received a social security card when I moved to the USA under a working Visa. It has the following written across it:

 

'Valid for work only with DHS authorization'

 

I've been using this ever since I moved here but I received a green card so I'd assume that my social security card should no longer say this? 

 

I'm worried if I change jobs it may raise questions. 

 

I've googled this to death but I can't find any info.

It’s not a big deal. I actually changed mine cuz I was changing my last name. They took that part off without any issue. You can get it taken off good luck 

[Just Paul 4,595]

You can go into SSA and request a new card.

[holidaywkhcx 17]

Once you become a U.S citizen and go to SSA to update your status from permanent resident to U.S citizen, you will be given a chance to replace your current social security card but it doesn't hurt you if you choose not to .

 

 'Valid for work only with DHS authorization' on social security card means nothing since you have to present with either your green card or U.S passport to prove that you are legal to work in U.S anyway. Even you have no "'Valid for work only with DHS authorization'" mentioned on the social security card, you still need your GC or U.S passport.

[RandB 156]

Once you get your green card you can get a new social security card without the text on it. That's what I did.

[millefleur 5,046]

**Moved from Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion to Social Security Numbers subforum; question is not specific to ROC**

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,092]

We were figuring on getting a new card at that time (after GC) because that would mean only one trip to get a card that says Anastasiia [my last name] and that doesn't have the "DHS Authorization" text; I don't know if that's the best plan, but it seems like it is.

[Mollie09 1,543]

17 hours ago, holidaywkhcx said:

Once you become a U.S citizen and go to SSA to update your status from permanent resident to U.S citizen, you will be given a chance to replace your current social security card but it doesn't hurt you if you choose not to .

 

 'Valid for work only with DHS authorization' on social security card means nothing since you have to present with either your green card or U.S passport to prove that you are legal to work in U.S anyway. Even you have no "'Valid for work only with DHS authorization'" mentioned on the social security card, you still need your GC or U.S passport.

 

This is not true, if you get that wording removed from the SSC all you need for employment verification is the card and a drivers license.

I highly recommend getting a new card.

Edited April 25, 2019 by Mollie09

[holidaywkhcx 17]

5 minutes ago, Mollie09 said:

 

This is not true, if you get that wording removed from the SSC all you need for employment verification is the card and a drivers license.

I highly recommend getting a new card.

I have become U.S citizen since 2013 and I've never changed the SSC and got no issue at all..  You can replace one if you like but no harm if you choose not to.. 

[Mollie09 1,543]

7 minutes ago, holidaywkhcx said:

I have become U.S citizen since 2013 and I've never changed the SSC and got no issue at all..  You can replace one if you like but no harm if you choose not to.. 

That wasn't my point. You don't need to show a green card or passport to prove employment authorization if you have a card without the wording, which is why it's recommended you get it removed as soon as possible, as things can get complicated during ROC for example. You said you still need to show a green card or passport with a SSC, which is incorrect.

[klmnl2000 18]

On 4/25/2019 at 10:56 PM, Mollie09 said:

That wasn't my point. You don't need to show a green card or passport to prove employment authorization if you have a card without the wording, which is why it's recommended you get it removed as soon as possible, as things can get complicated during ROC for example. You said you still need to show a green card or passport with a SSC, which is incorrect.

Hi Mollie09, are you saying that not changing social security card to remove 'Valid for work only with DHS authorization' may affect ROC somehow? I didn't change mine since I just never had time for that. 

[Mollie09 1,543]

11 hours ago, klmnl2000 said:

Hi Mollie09, are you saying that not changing social security card to remove 'Valid for work only with DHS authorization' may affect ROC somehow? I didn't change mine since I just never had time for that. 

It won't affect ROC, but if you switch jobs while ROC is processing (like I did) it's much easier to use DL + unrestricted SSC than it would have been to use expired GC + NOA and explaining what it all means. Since ROC takes over a year, it's my recommendation to get it done before the GC expires.

[Lil bear 4,226]

6 minutes ago, Mollie09 said:

It won't affect ROC, but if you switch jobs while ROC is processing (like I did) it's much easier to use DL + unrestricted SSC than it would have been to use expired GC + NOA and explaining what it all means. Since ROC takes over a year, it's my recommendation to get it done before the GC expires.

For me the best question would be “ Is there any reason why I shouldn’t get it changed now ?  My answer .. “No”.... I’d get it done now .. done ! 

[klmnl2000 18]

2 hours ago, Lil bear said:

For me the best question would be “ Is there any reason why I shouldn’t get it changed now ?  My answer .. “No”.... I’d get it done now .. done ! 

Yeah, when you're outside of the country its not that easy to change it. I'm not going to travel back to the US just to update my information with social security office.

[klmnl2000 18]

2 hours ago, Mollie09 said:

It won't affect ROC, but if you switch jobs while ROC is processing (like I did) it's much easier to use DL + unrestricted SSC than it would have been to use expired GC + NOA and explaining what it all means. Since ROC takes over a year, it's my recommendation to get it done before the GC expires.

Thank you! As long as it doesn't affect the ROC I'm fine.