Hi all, my husband just received his EAD and found a job. His SSN states that he is not work eligible without DHS authorization, which I'm assuming the EAD is. Do we need to go back to the SS office with his EAD and get his SS card updated or can we leave it till we get his greencard (hopefully middle of Feb!)? I dont want him to get into any trouble with his job with a stupid SS card misunderstanding. Thanks!

The EAD is the authorization from the DHS. Get his card updated after he gets green card.

Good luck!

Ya, probably should... I was hoping to only do one trip after we get his greencard in a month... Oh well, probably best to be safe. Thanks!

Once again DO NOT DO NOT give up the old card until he has the new one. You don't have to no matter what they say.


RM 00201.080 Field Office (FO) Disposal of Returned Social Security Number (SSN) Cards:

http://web.archive.org/web/20060210014436/.../lnx/0100201080

2. Card Returned With Request For Replacement Card or New SSN

If the applicant has a card and requests a replacement card (duplicate or corrected) or a new SSN:

-- Ask the applicant to return the old SSN card. (If the applicant does not have the card with him or her, remind the applicant to return the old card to SSA for destruction or to keep the old card in a secure place [not in a wallet or purse]).

NOTE: Do not forcefully confiscate the SSN card if the applicant refuses to relinquish it. Similarly, return the old SSN card if the applicant requests that it be given back.