Middle name spelled wrong on social security card

[MovingToFlorida 71]

I got my social security card today and noticed they are missing the last letter on my 2nd middle name. 

 

I looked up what you have to do to correct it and it says you have to fill out a new application and send proof of identity including visa. All social security offices here closed and will only take people by appointment only in an emergency. 

 

They want you to mail your identification. Problem is I don't have my greencard yet (it will take months to come in the mail) and I was told I must keep my visa with me until I receive my greencard so I can't mail it. I also need my visa to set up other things, it's the only proof of residency I have atm. 

 

I am concerned they won't issue me a new drivers license with my name wrong on it as that is one of my required IDs to get a drivers license. 

 

My Visa and passport are spelled correctly. 

 

I'll be calling a social security office tomorrow to see what they say. 

 

Has anyone had their social security card come with wrong spelling or anything else wrong? If so what did you do?

Edited July 29, 2021 by MovingToFlorida

[HRQX 4,145]

8 minutes ago, MovingToFlorida said:

I'll be calling a social security office tomorrow to see what they say.

When you call them remind them that their policies say that they should not request Original immigration documents from you via mail and per that policy you need an in-person appointment: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/reference.nsf/links/05262021015248PM "Do NOT request a non-citizen to submit his or her immigration documents by mail or using the drop box. Due to DHS regulations, non-citizens are required to have their immigration documents in their possession at all times"

[JeanneAdil 6,514]

i wouldn't worry that this has to be corrected immediately

i say it because i have all 3 of my SS cards

1st one has my full name 1st name,  middle name and maiden name

2nd one has 1st name maiden  name and last name (of my late husband)

new one has 2st name middle initial and new last name 

 

and when i applied for DL i just used 1st and last name   (no middle name or initial)

[MovingToFlorida 71]

56 minutes ago, HRQX said:

When you call them remind them that their policies say that they should not request Original immigration documents from you via mail and per that policy you need an in-person appointment: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/reference.nsf/links/05262021015248PM "Do NOT request a non-citizen to submit his or her immigration documents by mail or using the drop box. Due to DHS regulations, non-citizens are required to have their immigration documents in their possession at all times"

Great thank you!

[MovingToFlorida 71]

11 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

i wouldn't worry that this has to be corrected immediately

i say it because i have all 3 of my SS cards

1st one has my full name 1st name,  middle name and maiden name

2nd one has 1st name maiden  name and last name (of my late husband)

new one has 2st name middle initial and new last name 

 

and when i applied for DL i just used 1st and last name   (no middle name or initial)

Thank you. I do know Florida (where I am) requires full legal name (so middle names) on your license. That's why I was concerned. I wasn't sure if they wouldn't be ok with my SSN not being correct. 

[JeanneAdil 6,514]

15 hours ago, MovingToFlorida said:

Thank you. I do know Florida (where I am) requires full legal name (so middle names) on your license. That's why I was concerned. I wasn't sure if they wouldn't be ok with my SSN not being correct. 

Just provide your passport with full legal name (or birth certificate)   that will suffice for DL

 

what i am saying is ss only cares about the #   /my late husbands's card said terry   /formal name was terence and he always thought it was terrence

but when he passed i had no trouble applying for death benefits