Approval of 485 (no interview) - will I get my social security number too?

[LJVotolato 13]

After 19 months (applied in Dec 2021 for 485 adjustment of status based on marriage), I just got my approval notice online:

On September 16, 2023, we approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

 

For those still waiting, this is after multiple "case is being actively reviewed" which was so frustrating as it had zero actual updates. I did get my combo card back in April/May 2023.

 

Question: Will I get my SSN when I get my approval in the mail? I ask because I have been using ITIN in the meantime but it is limiting for certain things. I requested to get a SSN during the application process for 485.

 

Good luck all and I'm rooting for everyone! Drove me insane... I did the paperwork myself too so it would've been extra devastating if I did that and didn't get approved.

[Mike E 11,741]

23 minutes ago, LJVotolato said:

Question: Will I get my SSN when I get my approval in the mail? I

Probably

[Dashinka 24,635]

To make sure, when you get your GC, you can go down to the SSA and apply.

[biscoito1r 73]

You should've been eligible t get a SSN with just your K1. You can also get it with just EAD.

My wife got hers with just the K1 and I've met people that got it with the EAD

[LJVotolato 13]

28 minutes ago, biscoito1r said:

You should've been eligible t get a SSN with just your K1. You can also get it with just EAD.

My wife got hers with just the K1 and I've met people that got it with the EAD

In the 485 they ask you whether you want a SSN to be assigned to you during the 485 process or you''ll get one yourself. I chose the first option not knowing how long the 485 would take. 

[OldUser 6,978]

On 9/17/2023 at 11:45 AM, LJVotolato said:

In the 485 they ask you whether you want a SSN to be assigned to you during the 485 process or you''ll get one yourself. I chose the first option not knowing how long the 485 would take. 

You can just show up at SSA office and get an SSN despite checkbox on I-485. That's if you have EAD.