Updating SSN during Covid

[Pats5415 97]

Hi everyone, in need of some guidance/clarification. Since becoming a citizen I have yet to update my SSN. They are not allowing in-person appointments for that reason and me being me, I do not want to send my Certificate through mail. That being said, a SSA agent told be I really don't need to update the records right away unless I need benefits, however, here is my issue, if I apply for a new job and file the I-9 Form for Employment eligibility will that cause any issues? I have my Certificate as proof of US Citizenship but Social security records are not updated. I appreciate any assistance.

[Timona 4,207]

Well, you being you will have to give in. You cannot have it both ways.

SSN in my area is the same too - not accepting appointments. So, I would just send in the certificate and let it do its magic other than waiting for a long unforeseeable future of which if SSN offices open back up, it will be a mountainous task trying to get service.

I mean, you are not gaining anything by just having the certificate in the house? If SSN offices remain closed for the next 4 months, you will still be harboring the certificate in the house. However, if you send it in, maybe in a month you will have this sorted. Just saying. 

[scottsvisa 9]

1 hour ago, Pats5415 said:

Hi everyone, in need of some guidance/clarification. Since becoming a citizen I have yet to update my SSN. They are not allowing in-person appointments for that reason and me being me, I do not want to send my Certificate through mail. That being said, a SSA agent told be I really don't need to update the records right away unless I need benefits, however, here is my issue, if I apply for a new job and file the I-9 Form for Employment eligibility will that cause any issues? I have my Certificate as proof of US Citizenship but Social security records are not updated. I appreciate any assistance.

I can see why you wouldn’t want to send off your certificate. I am still waiting for mine to come back after getting a passport.  The social security office should be local and shouldn’t take long to process. If you do change your mind you can always send the certificate recorded so you have proof they actually received it.  As a precaution I have a photo copy of mine and that will help if you need a replacement or if you need info from it. So I don’t have much information on the I-9 but I do own a business and use the I-9 system to hire staff. So the answer is it depends on where the system pulls the information from. I think it could be a little tricky. I’m guessing it pulls info from the homeland security and not Social security. Homeland should have your updated info and have you as a citizen so If that’s the case you will most likely be fine but if it’s the other way around it might be an issue. Questions on the I-9 ... are you a citizen? Or lawful permanent resident? If your answer conflicts with the system you could have a problem as evidence also differs based on your answer. I also think personally as a employer if it came back with some kind of citizenship complication  I would work with the new employee to resolve the issue. I’m also not sure if they could deny your employment based on this. It’s just a possible complication that could be a pain and depending on the ethics of employer could be a problem. All in all If your looking for a job I think the best option would be to update your status by mailing the certificate.  I would make a copy and send it To SSA via a sign for method. I’d like to know what you finally do.  I have yet to send mine in to the SSA as I’m still waiting for my certificate back from the passport office.  
 

Maybe someone else has some more promising info for you. I have limited knowledge of the working I-9 system. 

[Pats5415 97]

34 minutes ago, scottsvisa said:

I can see why you wouldn’t want to send off your certificate. I am still waiting for mine to come back after getting a passport.  The social security office should be local and shouldn’t take long to process. If you do change your mind you can always send the certificate recorded so you have proof they actually received it.  As a precaution I have a photo copy of mine and that will help if you need a replacement or if you need info from it. So I don’t have much information on the I-9 but I do own a business and use the I-9 system to hire staff. So the answer is it depends on where the system pulls the information from. I think it could be a little tricky. I’m guessing it pulls info from the homeland security and not Social security. Homeland should have your updated info and have you as a citizen so If that’s the case you will most likely be fine but if it’s the other way around it might be an issue. Questions on the I-9 ... are you a citizen? Or lawful permanent resident? If your answer conflicts with the system you could have a problem as evidence also differs based on your answer. I also think personally as a employer if it came back with some kind of citizenship complication  I would work with the new employee to resolve the issue. I’m also not sure if they could deny your employment based on this. It’s just a possible complication that could be a pain and depending on the ethics of employer could be a problem. All in all If your looking for a job I think the best option would be to update your status by mailing the certificate.  I would make a copy and send it To SSA via a sign for method. I’d like to know what you finally do.  I have yet to send mine in to the SSA as I’m still waiting for my certificate back from the passport office.  
 

Maybe someone else has some more promising info for you. I have limited knowledge of the working I-9 system. 

I don't know what I will do. I'm currently not in need of a new job, just thinking ahead. My hope is that the social security offices will open up soon with vaccines coming out and I will go in person and not have to send the certificate through mail. I am in no need of a passport at the time so i will hold off on that. 

[scottsvisa 9]

1 minute ago, Pats5415 said:

I don't know what I will do. I'm currently not in need of a new job, just thinking ahead. My hope is that the social security offices will open up soon with vaccines coming out and I will go in person and not have to send the certificate through mail. I am in no need of a passport at the time so i will hold off on that. 

Well it’s good that you are not in need of a job right now. If that changes and you need a job you could always pre warn that you just got your citizenship. Also tell them it’s not updated with social security yet due to COVID but supply them a copy off naturalization certificate. I agree if you can hold off for when the offices open up that would be ideal.  Let’s all hope we get the better of this pandemic soon, even with numbers  on the rise the vaccines give us the potential to get everything get back to a “normal” at least soonish. 
Good luck

[NEW CITIZEN 151]

If youre looking for a job, you don't need to update SS.

 

You are a citizen with a valid SS#, nothing need to be proven.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

I’m waiting till after Covid. Not sending my certificate in.  I was perfectly able to register to vote so assuming everything I need to do I can do anyway.

[BBlueB 35]

If I were you, I will just apply for passport for now

[Eli_za 50]

Hi, Im in TX and also been trying to get an appointment to update my ss.

Did you get your ss updated?

 

Thank God I became US citizen in  June 2020. I have called ss several times and I always been told to mail my certificate which honestly I don’t feel comfortable with that.   My reason to update is because tax season is coming up and for tax report you have to answer the question if you are citizen or not. 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

1 hour ago, Eli_za said:

Hi, Im in TX and also been trying to get an appointment to update my ss.

Did you get your ss updated?

 

Thank God I became US citizen in  June 2020. I have called ss several times and I always been told to mail my certificate which honestly I don’t feel comfortable with that.   My reason to update is because tax season is coming up and for tax report you have to answer the question if you are citizen or not. 

Of course you must answer yes if you are a citizen regardless whether you have changed it at the SS office. 

[mol4yn 5]

I just got my Certificate back after applying for passport and want to update my info in SSA.

Gave them a call and they girl told me I have to mail them original of Certificate and my Driver License. 

Don't feel comfortable to send them all these papers.

I'm from Brooklyn, NY. 

Any thoughts/advice? What did you guys do?

Thanks

[NEW CITIZEN 151]

14 minutes ago, mol4yn said:

I just got my Certificate back after applying for passport and want to update my info in SSA.

Gave them a call and they girl told me I have to mail them original of Certificate and my Driver License. 

Don't feel comfortable to send them all these papers.

I'm from Brooklyn, NY. 

Any thoughts/advice? What did you guys do?

Thanks

Drivers license is NOT required. Only for replacement card.

The NC is enough for photo ID, and proof of citizenship.

As long as there is no name change. You are only updating your status.

If you already have a SS Card, just mail your NC.

 

 

[mol4yn 5]

6 minutes ago, NEW CITIZEN said:

Drivers license is NOT required. Only for replacement card.

The NC is enough for photo ID, and proof of citizenship.

As long as there is no name change. You are only updating your status.

If you already have a SS Card, just mail your NC.

 

 

Thanks. 

So if I didn't change my name - just send them my NC? That's it?

[visajourney@ 8]

I had to update mine due to name change and I need the update name in a license and couple other docs. I called my local SS office and was told to drop off all my documents at their office along with a prepaid envelop so that they can mail everything back to me. 

[BBlueB 35]

On 12/28/2020 at 4:51 PM, Eli_za said:

Hi, Im in TX and also been trying to get an appointment to update my ss.

Did you get your ss updated?

 

Thank God I became US citizen in  June 2020. I have called ss several times and I always been told to mail my certificate which honestly I don’t feel comfortable with that.   My reason to update is because tax season is coming up and for tax report you have to answer the question if you are citizen or not. 

"My reason to update is because tax season is coming up and for tax report you have to answer the question if you are citizen or not."

 

Regarding this line. I saw numerous posts before that 

-> right after oath ceremony, you are able to register to vote (by doing this, you are already acknowleding you are a US citizen even before updating SS).

-> Some oath offices let people register to vote prior to covid times (in the next room to oath ceremony).

 

Using this logic, I think that you can claim that you are US citizen elsewhere (when you can vote in federal election before SS update).