Does a new LPR with an existing SSN need a new one?

[Elisa Marie 18]

Hi, 

 

My husband and I applied for an I-130 (I am the sponsor). It was at long last approved and he entered the country in January. He had lived in the US before and worked with a visa, so he has a social security number. Does he need to apply for a new one now that he has a different immigration status?

 

Second, a bonus q: how long has it taken for people to receive the green card after entry? I know that it says up to 120 days, but I've seen varying reports here and elsewhere. If anyone has recent experience to share, that would be much appreciated.

 

Thank you!

Edited April 3, 2020 by Elisa Marie
adding info

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, Elisa Marie said:

Hi, 

 

My husband and I applied for an I-130 (I am the sponsor). It was at long last approved and he entered the country in January. He had lived in the US before and worked with a visa, so he has a social security number. Does he need to apply for a new one now that he has a different immigration status?

 

Second, a bonus q: how long has it taken for people to receive the green card after entry? I know that it says up to 120 days, but I've seen varying reports here and elsewhere. If anyone has recent experience to share, that would be much appreciated.

 

Thank you!

SSNs are issued for life 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

31 minutes ago, Elisa Marie said:

Hi, 

 

My husband and I applied for an I-130 (I am the sponsor). It was at long last approved and he entered the country in January. He had lived in the US before and worked with a visa, so he has a social security number. Does he need to apply for a new one now that he has a different immigration status?

 

Second, a bonus q: how long has it taken for people to receive the green card after entry? I know that it says up to 120 days, but I've seen varying reports here and elsewhere. If anyone has recent experience to share, that would be much appreciated.

 

Thank you!

Nope, you use the old SSN

[milimelo 4,508]

He won’t get a new number but if his SS card has the restriction on work with DHS authorization only verbiage on it he’ll want to get a new card without a restriction. That way all he needs is a driver’s license and SSN for employment. 

[Elisa Marie 18]

8 minutes ago, milimelo said:

He won’t get a new number but if his SS card has the restriction on work with DHS authorization only verbiage on it he’ll want to get a new card without a restriction. That way all he needs is a driver’s license and SSN for employment. 

Thank you! That's very helpful info.

 

And thanks to the others who have commented to confirm SSN doesn't need replaced.