SSN updates after DHS Authorization removed?

[EatBulaga 324]

Greetings all,

We are K1-to-AOS and soon-to-be ROC filers.

It took us a couple of trips to the SSO to remove the "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" with the 2-year green card.

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/821529-ssn-removing-dhs-authorization/

 

Now that we got the new Social Security card without the restriction, if we get the 10-year green card from the ROC or if we get the N-400 naturalization, do we need to update the SS card again with those documents? Will the SS card still look the same?

What are some potential risks if we do NOT update the SS card with the 10-year green card or the naturalization certificate?

 

Thanks in advance for any response.

[SalishSea 17,988]

13 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

Greetings all,

We are K1-to-AOS and soon-to-be ROC filers.

It took us a couple of trips to the SSO to remove the "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" with the 2-year green card.

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/821529-ssn-removing-dhs-authorization/

 

Now that we got the new Social Security card without the restriction, if we get the 10-year green card from the ROC or if we get the N-400 naturalization, do we need to update the SS card again with those documents? Will the SS card still look the same?

What are some potential risks if we do NOT update the SS card with the 10-year green card or the naturalization certificate?

 

Thanks in advance for any response.

Update it how?   SSN is for life.

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

After Naturalization, yes.  Social Security needs to be informed that former immigrant is now a US citizen.  There will not be a new SS number or card.  There is no action required after removal of Conditions (I-751)

[EatBulaga 324]

3 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

Update it how?   SSN is for life.

Update the SSO with the 10-year green card or Certificate of Naturalization even though the restriction has been removed with the 2-year green card.

What are the risks of not doing that because the SSN and the SS card will be the same?

[top_secret 2,462]

There's a check box on the N400 form, both paper and online, asking if you would like USCIS to notify Social Security of your new US Citizen status.

[EatBulaga 324]

1 minute ago, top_secret said:

There's a check box on the N400 form, both paper and online, asking if you would like USCIS to notify Social Security of your new US Citizen status.

Thanks! That is better than having to go to the SSO a couple of extra times.

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

10 minutes ago, top_secret said:

There's a check box on the N400 form, both paper and online, asking if you would like USCIS to notify Social Security of your new US Citizen status.

Looks like it started in April 2024.  We missed it by 16 months...LOL.

Edited June 11 by Crazy Cat

[Thunderbolt 172]

5 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

After Naturalization, yes.  Social Security needs to be informed that former immigrant is now a US citizen.  There will not be a new SS number or card.  There is no action required after removal of Conditions (I-751)

We've got new cards. 

[OldUser 7,034]

5 hours ago, EatBulaga said:

Update the SSO with the 10-year green card or Certificate of Naturalization even though the restriction has been removed with the 2-year green card.

What are the risks of not doing that because the SSN and the SS card will be the same?

Not getting social security benefits or incorrect immigration status when performing I-9 verification...

 

It's not worth risking it.

Edited June 12 by OldUser

[EatBulaga 324]

28 minutes ago, Thunderbolt said:

We've got new cards. 

Did all the cards look the same after the initial removal of DHS Authorization restriction from the 2-year green card?

[Lemonslice 4,926]

52 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

Did all the cards look the same after the initial removal of DHS Authorization restriction from the 2-year green card?

My SSN card never had the mention, entering with a spousal visa, the card is not restricted; the restriction could have been removed as soon as you got the green card. 

Edited June 12 by Lemonslice

[SalishSea 17,988]

The SS card of an LPR with a 10 year GC looks no different than the SS card of a citizen - there is no need to get new cards.

[OldUser 7,034]

38 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

The SS card of an LPR with a 10 year GC looks no different than the SS card of a citizen - there is no need to get new cards.

No need to get new card, but immigration status may need to be updated at SSA.

[Loren Y 2,756]

1 hour ago, EatBulaga said:

Did all the cards look the same after the initial removal of DHS Authorization restriction from the 2-year green card?

All the cards look the same after removal of the work authorization wording. When you Naturalize all you have to do is stop by the office with your certificate. They will update your status to citizen, then make a copy of your certificate for their records. Better to do this right after the ceremony before you tie up your certificate for 8 weeks getting a passport with it. And as a side note, you are limited to 10 replacement cards thru-out your lifetime. I don't know if this has ever been enforced, and you must really be forgetful if you lose your SS card more than 10 times( I still have mine from when I was 7 years old and my mom took me to get a SS number). Also, don't laminate the card either, it voids it( don't ask me why).

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

9 hours ago, Thunderbolt said:

We've got new cards. 

Once the restriction is removed (which the OP already did), there is no difference in a card for a citizen.