Documents to have correct name on SSN card

[isabel.haller 0]

Hi guys,

 

When I arrived in the US, the CBP has entered my middle name as my first name and now both, my first and middle name, are connected to one long name. We didn't go back to the CBP office to fix it because it would have meant to drive all the way to LAX and the I-94 was about to expire so that we wouldn't have been able to get a SSN card. However, the name is also wrong on my SSN card and now that I got my EAD, I intend to fix it. Unfortunately, I need to send the documents in to get the corrected SSN card, because we cannot go to the social security office in person. Has any of you done that before? I looked on their website and it looks like the only documents I need to send in are the application and I-766 (Employment Authorization Document). Is that correct? There is technically no name change - I just want the correct name on my SSN card.

 

Thank you for your help!

[Ayrton 965]

2 hours ago, isabel.haller said:

Hi guys,

 

When I arrived in the US, the CBP has entered my middle name as my first name and now both, my first and middle name, are connected to one long name. We didn't go back to the CBP office to fix it because it would have meant to drive all the way to LAX and the I-94 was about to expire so that we wouldn't have been able to get a SSN card. However, the name is also wrong on my SSN card and now that I got my EAD, I intend to fix it. Unfortunately, I need to send the documents in to get the corrected SSN card, because we cannot go to the social security office in person. Has any of you done that before? I looked on their website and it looks like the only documents I need to send in are the application and I-766 (Employment Authorization Document). Is that correct? There is technically no name change - I just want the correct name on my SSN card.

 

Thank you for your help!

You could've had your name fixed on the I-94 by just emailing them/filling out a form on CBPs website. I did that back in 2019. They replied with an email asking for a copy of the passport and less than 24 hours later my name was fixed. 

 

For the SSC issue. You need the form, an ID and proof of status. Since you're sending EAD, it covers the last 2.

 

I would send a cover letter though explaining that your card was issued with the wrong name and you now want to get it fixed.

Edited January 15, 2021 by Ayrton

[isabel.haller 0]

Sorry for the late answer! I'm going to send in the documents next week! I just wanted to say thanks for helping me, I appreciate it a lot!!

[Ontarkie 14,226]

~~Moved to SSN, from General Immigration - as the topic is SSN~~