New social security card received AFTER naturalization but WITHOUT needing to go to the SS office

[am2352 38]

Yesterday, I got my SSN card by mail with the text "Work Authorization by DHS only" removed. I didn't have to visit SSN office. Looks like selecting the option to automatically update the status with the SSA office worked. All-in-all, took like 2 weeks.

[trac3rt 74]

I also checked the box to get a replacement card, but have not received anything in the mail yet. Oath ceremony was 3/25/25.

 

Should I wait a bit longer or should I just go ahead and visit the SSA office?

 

[Rekyrts 127]

7 minutes ago, trac3rt said:

I also checked the box to get a replacement card, but have not received anything in the mail yet. Oath ceremony was 3/25/25.

 

Should I wait a bit longer or should I just go ahead and visit the SSA office?

 

There were a couple of reports that this service is ended, but it hasn't been fully confirmed. I'd give it a few weeks.

Remember, the important aspect isn't necessarily the new card without work authorization legend (though that is a fringe benefit for I-9 verifications); the important aspect is proper cataloging of your retirement benefits.

[trac3rt 74]

2 minutes ago, Rekyrts said:

There were a couple of reports that this service is ended, but it hasn't been fully confirmed. I'd give it a few weeks.

Remember, the important aspect isn't necessarily the new card without work authorization legend (though that is a fringe benefit for I-9 verifications); the important aspect is proper cataloging of your retirement benefits.

 

yeah, i am aware that the new card is not really that important. However, seeing a replacement card would be a good indicative that they received my request to update my citizenship status.

 

I'll give it a few more weeks.
 

Thanks!

 

 

[Rekyrts 127]

11 minutes ago, trac3rt said:

 

yeah, i am aware that the new card is not really that important. However, seeing a replacement card would be a good indicative that they received my request to update my citizenship status.

 

I'll give it a few more weeks.
 

Thanks!

 

 

 

You are right... it would indicate that they've updated it.

One way to confirm is to sign into your SSA account. If you are able to go through the motions of ordering a replacement card online (don't really have to go all the way through with it), then your citizenship stataus has been updated, as only citizens have the ability to do so online.

[OldUser 8,834]

36 minutes ago, Rekyrts said:

 

You are right... it would indicate that they've updated it.

One way to confirm is to sign into your SSA account. If you are able to go through the motions of ordering a replacement card online (don't really have to go all the way through with it), then your citizenship stataus has been updated, as only citizens have the ability to do so online.

This is amazing tip, thank you.

I got message showing SSA records indicate I'm not a US citizen. 

So I guess N-400 box didn't trigger the update.

 

Going to head to SSA to take care of it this week.

[Rekyrts 127]

4 minutes ago, OldUser said:

This is amazing tip, thank you.

I got message showing SSA records indicate I'm not a US citizen. 

So I guess N-400 box didn't trigger the update.

 

Going to head to SSA to take care of it this week.

 

Happy to help.

Also, if you go in person with your CON, I *believe* they run it through SAVE. As we know, SAVE can be finicky... though, with a new CON, one would hope it comes back verified instantaneously. SSA can verify a U.S. Passprt visually, which means going with a passport is preferable when possible.

In fact, the SSA manual tells its staff to take passport over the CON/COC if presented with both, because the former is easier to verify an avoids utilizing USCIS systems.

[OldUser 8,834]

14 minutes ago, Rekyrts said:

 

Happy to help.

Also, if you go in person with your CON, I *believe* they run it through SAVE. As we know, SAVE can be finicky... though, with a new CON, one would hope it comes back verified instantaneously. SSA can verify a U.S. Passprt visually, which means going with a passport is preferable when possible.

In fact, the SSA manual tells its staff to take passport over the CON/COC if presented with both, because the former is easier to verify an avoids utilizing USCIS systems.

Great! I now have passport, so I'll take it with me. Thank you.

 

Do I need to fill SS-5 form?

Even if I don't need a new SS card?

Edited April 16 by OldUser

[trac3rt 74]

46 minutes ago, OldUser said:

This is amazing tip, thank you.

I got message showing SSA records indicate I'm not a US citizen. 

So I guess N-400 box didn't trigger the update.

 

Going to head to SSA to take care of it this week.

 

I'll give this a try. Thank you!

[Rekyrts 127]

28 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Great! I now have passport, so I'll take it with me. Thank you.

 

Do I need to fill SS-5 form?

Even if I don't need a new SS card?

Yes, SS-5 has to filled out. My understanding that the default is to send a new card, but you can tell the staffer onsite you don't need one.

Edited April 16 by Rekyrts

[OldUser 8,834]

31 minutes ago, Rekyrts said:

Yes, SS-5 has to filled out. My understanding that the default is to send a new card, but you can tell the staffer onsite you don't need one.

I think this card doesn't count towards 10 card limit, so I don't mind receiving a new one

[OldUser 8,834]

@trac3rt you may need to go in person to update your records.

Here's my experience so far: