Do IR5 entrants to US need to change their status at SS office if they already have an SSN?

[EternalForeigner 57]

One of my parents already had a restricted SSN from when they were on F1 and just entered on IR5 for the first time. Does their immigration status get updated automatically or do they need to go to the office to get it updated?

 

And the other parent never had one and we’re still waiting on the card delivery but can they go to the SS office and be told their number assuming it was already issued?

[JeanneAdil 6,491]

SS #'s are life (forever)  numbers so the parent with SS  # uses that one and no new one needed but the  person should make an appointment and have allong with Passport that shows I 551 stamp and have the restrcttion removed 

 

[Lil bear 4,188]

2 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

SS #'s are life (forever)  numbers so the parent with SS  # uses that one and no new one needed but the  person should make an appointment and have allong with Passport that shows I 551 stamp and have the restrcttion removed 

 

Only thing i would add is that if the original SS card has the restriction wording on it , then it’s best to get a new one without this restriction on the card. Avoid confusion 

[EternalForeigner 57]

2 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

SS #'s are life (forever)  numbers so the parent with SS  # uses that one and no new one needed but the  person should make an appointment and have allong with Passport that shows I 551 stamp and have the restrcttion removed 

 

We’re planning to get a new card issued but I was wondering if the status changes automatically after entering the U.S. even before going in to the office to request a new card with the written restriction removed. When we used e verify it seemed to suggest no restrictions but I know the only way to know for certain is to go to the office. 

[JeanneAdil 6,491]

12 hours ago, EternalForeigner said:

We’re planning to get a new card issued but I was wondering if the status changes automatically after entering the U.S. even before going in to the office to request a new card with the written restriction removed. When we used e verify it seemed to suggest no restrictions but I know the only way to know for certain is to go to the office. 

There would be no restrictions under the IR5 thru the immigration info but a prospective employer has to go by what is printed on a card if the parent still posses it /  new employer would not have the right to assess immigration or SS info

[Lil bear 4,188]

22 hours ago, EternalForeigner said:

We’re planning to get a new card issued but I was wondering if the status changes automatically after entering the U.S. even before going in to the office to request a new card with the written restriction removed. When we used e verify it seemed to suggest no restrictions but I know the only way to know for certain is to go to the office. 

Get a card to match the status