greencard and social security number

[Kaatje 81]

Hi everybody, it seems I'm getting my greencard before my work permit (I 765), I just got a notice my interview is scheduled.  I dont have a social security number yet and applied for that with my I-765. Will they give me one with my greencard or will I have to apply for one at a social security office after I get my greencard? Thanks!

[powerpuff 6,707]

You have to apply at an SSA office after you get your green card in your hands. That’s why applying right after arriving in the US is best. 

[Kaatje 81]

Thanks! kinda what thought 🙃 I couldnt apply when I arrived because of Covid...

[Savva 222]

USCIS Expands Partnership with Social Security Administration

Release Date 

08/09/2021

WASHINGTON— USCIS announced today that applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status are now able to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) or replacement card as part of the adjustment of status application process. Previously, these individuals had to apply for a Social Security number at a Social Security office. USCIS is revising Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to include the additional questions needed to apply for an SSN or a replacement card.

“This expansion of our partnership with the Social Security Administration illustrates our commitment to operating our nation’s immigration system more efficiently to save applicants time,” said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou. “Eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy and optimizing collaboration across public-serving agencies is a key priority for this agency and the Biden-Harris administration.” 

After approving Form I-485,in most cases USCIS will electronically transmit the data to the Social Security Administration. Upon receiving the data, the Social Security Administration will automatically assign an original SSN or issue a replacement card, as appropriate. This partnership with the Social Security Administration will not increase the filing fee for Form I-485.

This change to Form I-485 is effective immediately, and applicants can begin filing with the updated form today. USCIS receives about 576,000 Forms I-485 annually.

[Chancy 6,241]

34 minutes ago, Savva said:

USCIS is revising Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to include the additional questions needed to apply for an SSN or a replacement card.

 

Sadly, doesn't apply to those who already filed I-485 months ago.

 

@Kaatje, as @powerpuff said, you will have to apply personally at an SSA office if you get your GC before your EAD.

 

[Savva 222]

4 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Sadly, doesn't apply to those who already filed I-485 months ago.

 

@Kaatje, as @powerpuff said, you will have to apply personally at an SSA office if you get your GC before your EAD.

 

😠 That is sad

[Kaatje 81]

13 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Sadly, doesn't apply to those who already filed I-485 months ago.

 

@Kaatje, as @powerpuff said, you will have to apply personally at an SSA office if you get your GC before your EAD.

 

That's what I figured...well, let's get approved on my interview first 😉 September the 13th, yay!

[R. Wolfe 25]

We applied for an SSN with 7 weeks left on our I-90, but they didn't get it done in time, so we checked that box about needing on SSN when we filed the AoS forms. It's a shame that we won't get an SSN before the interview, because we wanted to use the SSN to open a bank account and such so we'd have that for the interview.

 

 

[Kaatje 81]

Update: So my work permit and ap got approved september 1 and I got my ssn card and the approval notices in the mail today! saves me a lot of hassle dealing with the social security office 😁