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From F1-OPT to AOS, Do I need to apply for a new SSN?

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I was issued a SSN from my F1-OPT and now I am in the middle of AOS process.. Do I have to go to social security office again and apply? Do I keep my SSN or get a new one? Thanks!

12/01/2006 Arrived as B2

01/04/2007 Met online

01/14/2007 Met in person and life was never the same after the 1st date

04/24/2007 Applied for change of status from B2 to F1

09/04/2007 Approved F1

12/28/2010 He proposed

01/21/2011 We got married

03/02/2011 Mailed AOS packet

03/03/2011 Delivered

03/09/2011 Checks cashed

03/14/2011 NOA1 Received for all forms

03/30/2011 NOA Biometric letter received, scheduled for 04/22/2011

04/22/2011 Biometrics done at Oakland ASC

04/27/2011 Email and txt notice Approved EAD/AP Card Production. Touched I765 and I131

05/02/2011 Received Interview letter scheduled for 06/03/2011

05/05/2011 Received EAD/AP combo card

06/03/2011 Interview at SF Approved

06/11/2011 Received Greencard

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Little_My   464

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Finland
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Your SSN is good for life. No need to apply for a new one.

Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident

02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall

03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox

03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS

03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions

03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed

03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms

03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011

03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done

05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02

06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th

07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location

07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)

07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received

07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS

08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail

("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011

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dido121   0

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
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Your SSN is good for life. No need to apply for a new one.

@Mrs.Finland-USA..really? even if I am changing status? Do I have to let them know that my status changed?

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12/01/2006 Arrived as B2

01/04/2007 Met online

01/14/2007 Met in person and life was never the same after the 1st date

04/24/2007 Applied for change of status from B2 to F1

09/04/2007 Approved F1

12/28/2010 He proposed

01/21/2011 We got married

03/02/2011 Mailed AOS packet

03/03/2011 Delivered

03/09/2011 Checks cashed

03/14/2011 NOA1 Received for all forms

03/30/2011 NOA Biometric letter received, scheduled for 04/22/2011

04/22/2011 Biometrics done at Oakland ASC

04/27/2011 Email and txt notice Approved EAD/AP Card Production. Touched I765 and I131

05/02/2011 Received Interview letter scheduled for 06/03/2011

05/05/2011 Received EAD/AP combo card

06/03/2011 Interview at SF Approved

06/11/2011 Received Greencard

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Little_My   464

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Finland
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Your SSN does not change, and my understanding is that the only reason for it to really ever change would be if you applied for a new one, for example because of an identity theft. It's not easy even then, because SSNs are issued for life, and normally are not changed.

You should notify SSA about your status change. Your current card most likely says "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" on it. My understanding is that you will get a new card that reflects your new status, but the number will not change.

This is what it says on the SSA website:

If your immigration status changed or you became a U.S. citizen, you should tell Social Security so your records can be updated. To get your immigration status or citizenship corrected, you need to show documents that prove your new status or citizenship. Only certain documents can be accepted as proof of citizenship for new and replacement cards. These include your U.S. passport, a Certificate of Naturalization or a Certificate of Citizenship. If you are not a U.S. citizen, Social Security will ask to see your current immigration documents.

Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident

02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall

03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox

03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS

03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions

03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed

03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms

03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011

03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done

05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02

06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th

07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location

07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)

07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received

07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS

08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail

("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011

dido121 Apprentice

dido121   0

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
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Your SSN does not change, and my understanding is that the only reason for it to really ever change would be if you applied for a new one, for example because of an identity theft. It's not easy even then, because SSNs are issued for life, and normally are not changed.

You should notify SSA about your status change. Your current card most likely says "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" on it. My understanding is that you will get a new card that reflects your new status, but the number will not change.

This is what it says on the SSA website:

If your immigration status changed or you became a U.S. citizen, you should tell Social Security so your records can be updated. To get your immigration status or citizenship corrected, you need to show documents that prove your new status or citizenship. Only certain documents can be accepted as proof of citizenship for new and replacement cards. These include your U.S. passport, a Certificate of Naturalization or a Certificate of Citizenship. If you are not a U.S. citizen, Social Security will ask to see your current immigration documents.

yes my card says, "Valid for work only with DHS authorization.. I just have to let them know about the status change. Thanks!

12/01/2006 Arrived as B2

01/04/2007 Met online

01/14/2007 Met in person and life was never the same after the 1st date

04/24/2007 Applied for change of status from B2 to F1

09/04/2007 Approved F1

12/28/2010 He proposed

01/21/2011 We got married

03/02/2011 Mailed AOS packet

03/03/2011 Delivered

03/09/2011 Checks cashed

03/14/2011 NOA1 Received for all forms

03/30/2011 NOA Biometric letter received, scheduled for 04/22/2011

04/22/2011 Biometrics done at Oakland ASC

04/27/2011 Email and txt notice Approved EAD/AP Card Production. Touched I765 and I131

05/02/2011 Received Interview letter scheduled for 06/03/2011

05/05/2011 Received EAD/AP combo card

06/03/2011 Interview at SF Approved

06/11/2011 Received Greencard

 
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