Replacement SSN card on the basis of EAD while a decision is pending on Green Card

[gamma50g 50]

I wanted to know if I can get a replacement Social Security Card for my parent who got his EAD a few days ago.

 

He is still waiting for a decision on I 485 but received his EAD. He had a SSN issued many decades ago when he was a student here.

 

Would there be any issue if I apply for replacement SSN card on the basis of EAD while a decision is pending on Green Card?

Edited April 11, 2022 by gamma50g

[arken 4,197]

Your parent can apply for the replacement SS card for sure but any reason for the replacement if he still has the card? Unless the current card mentions "Not valid for employment", it will be the exact replica that he gets.

Edited April 11, 2022 by arken

[gamma50g 50]

30 minutes ago, arken said:

Your parent can apply for the replacement SS card for sure but any reason for the replacement if he still has the card? Unless the current card mentions "Not valid for employment", it will be the exact replica that he gets.

He lost his card since he moved out of US several decades ago. Therefore I need a replacement.

[Lil bear 4,201]

4 minutes ago, gamma50g said:

He lost his card since he moved out of US several decades ago. Therefore I need a replacement.

Does he know the number ? It wont have changed 

[Chancy 6,241]

*** Moved from AOS from Work/Student/Tourist Visas forum to SSN sub-forum ***

 

[gamma50g 50]

3 hours ago, Lil bear said:

Does he know the number ? It wont have changed 

Yes he knows the number. We do want the physical copy of the card for any future need for proof that may arise. 

[Lil bear 4,201]

3 minutes ago, gamma50g said:

Yes he knows the number. We do want the physical copy of the card for any future need for proof that may arise. 

He will have to attend the SSA office in person with foreign passport, proof of residency and his EAD. Complete form SS -5 , Very few places need you to present the actual card ( TX DMV is one we encountered) everywhere else just wants the number 

Edited April 12, 2022 by Lil bear

[gamma50g 50]

Just now, Lil bear said:

He wont be able to get a replacement until he is here in the US on either an immigrant visa or adjusted status. Very few places need you to present the actual card ( TX DMV is one we encountered) everywhere else just wants the number 

Thank you. This information is what I was looking for.  I will then wait till his Green Card is approved before applying for replacement SSN.

[Lil bear 4,201]

Just now, gamma50g said:

Thank you. This information is what I was looking for.  I will then wait till his Green Card is approved before applying for replacement SSN.

I misread your post .. the EAD can be used now if he is already here and waiting for AOS 

[gamma50g 50]

1 minute ago, Lil bear said:

I misread your post .. the EAD can be used now if he is already here and waiting for AOS 

Thanks. If I use his EAD to get a replacement, it wont affect his I 485 Green Card processing negatively?

[Lil bear 4,201]

4 minutes ago, gamma50g said:

Thanks. If I use his EAD to get a replacement, it wont affect his I 485 Green Card processing negatively?

Nope. He is eligible for a SSN with an EAD. 

[gamma50g 50]

34 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Nope. He is eligible for a SSN with an EAD. 

Thank you so much!!

[Timona 4,207]

The "not valid without DHS.." words will remain on the replacement till he gets a GC..You cannot remove them with EAD. Tried that long ago and got rejected at SSO...