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Will I need a new SS card? (F-1 DHS Authorization to Citizenship)

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el_greco   20

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I entered the US in 2009 as an F-1 graduate student, so I obtained a social security card to receive my wages from the University during my graduate studies. This card states "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION", but I have used it for employment after my graduation in the past 5 years with no issues. 

 

After graduate school I applied for OPT and received an EAD, but before the expiration of my OPT I got married to a USC, we filed for AOS, and I became an LPR (first conditional, then conditions were removed early 2020). Eventually I applied for Naturalization, had my interview a few days ago, and now I am waiting for my Oath Ceremony, and start thinking about the next steps, primarily a US Passport, as I would really like to be able to visit my family as soon as it is possible again.

My question is about whether I truly need a new Social Security card (without the "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" stipulation), and in that case, can I wait until it is safe to apply in person at the SSA? Will keeping my original SS card somehow affect my US Passport application, once I get the certificate of naturalization?

F-1 visa and Post-Completion OPT

2008: Applied for F-1 visa

06/2009: F-1 visa interview@ US Embassy Athens, Greece - granted for 60 months

08/08/2009: Moved to the US for grad school

07/2014: Moved in with same-sex USC partner!

05/2016: Got EAD card in the mail (Post Completion OPT)

05/21/2016: PhD graduation: (renewed) F-1 visa expired (D/S) - EAD expiration date: 06/05/2017

06/06/2016: Started work as F-1 post-completion OPT

11/15/2016: Wedding day!

AOS from F-1 to LPR

Day -05 - 01/23/2017: Mailed AOS Package (I-485, I-693, I-130, I-131, I-864, I-765) to Chicago Lockbox

Day 00 - 01/28/2017: USPS Delivery confirmation

Day 08 - 02/05/2017: Email/Text NOA1, Checks cashed, MyUSCIS case numbers work

Day 28 - 02/25/2017: NOA1 for Biometrics Appointment (for 03/08/2017 in Austin, TX)

Day 39 - 03/08/2017: Biometrics Appointment

Day 90 - 04/24/2017: I-765 & I-131 Approval! (Email/Text for I-765 only)

Day 94 - 04/28/2017: Reception of I-797 NOA in the mail for I-765 & I-131 Approval; EAD/AP in the mail.

Day 99 - 05/03/2017: Received EAD/AP card

Day 255 - 10/06/2017: Reception of I-797 NOA in the mail for I-485 Interview. Scheduled for 11/07/2017 in San Antonio, TX

Day 283 - 11/07/2017: I-485 Interview in San Antonio, TX: Recommended for Approval. Waiting for Notification of Approval and Green Card in the mail.

Day 284 - 11/08/2017: MyUSCIS Case switched to "Approved"

Day 289 - 11/13/2017: Reception of I-797 NOA in the mail for approved I-485 and I-130

Day 290 - 11/14/2017: USPS notified me of package shipment from USCIS in Corbin, KY. Intercepted and redirected to post office for pick up due to imminent address change

Day 293 - 11/17/2017: Picked up I-551 (Green Card: CR6) from Post Office. -- Window for ROC opens August 9 2019; Can file N-400 for Naturalization August 9 2020 (Early filing, 3 years - 90 days)

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ROC journey

Day -04 - 08/08/2019: Mailed ROC Package (I-751 & supporting material)

Day 00 - 08/12/2019: USPS Delivery Confirmation & Email/Text NOA, MyUSCIS case number assignment; quoted 15-18 months

Day 109 - 11/29/2019: Biometrics Appointment in Austin, TX Application Support Center

Day 273 - 05/11/2020: I-751 Approval, New card in the mail

Day 278 - 05/16/2020: Received new Green Card (IR6) with expiration data in 2030

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The final stretch - path to Naturalization

Day 00 - 08/09/2020: Early filing window opens; Filed N-400 form online at my.uscis.gov

Day 05 - 08/14/2020: Received NOA1 in the mail
Day 85 - 11/02/2020: Biometrics Reuse Notice at my.uscis.gov

Day 95 - 11/12/2020: Received e-mail notification & egov.uscis.gov update that case status was updated to "Testing and Interview"; Interview was scheduled for 12/31/2020 in San Antonio, awaiting notification letter in the mail.

Day 145 - 12/31/2020: N-400 Interview in San Antonio, TX. Recommended for Approval. Waiting for Oath Ceremony notice in the mail.

Day 160 - 01/15/2021: Oath Ceremony Notice was mailed, PDF copy appeared on my.uscis.gov 01/19; Ceremony scheduled for 01/29/2021 in San Antonio, TX

Day 174 - 01/29/2021: Oath Ceremony, received Naturalization Certificate, registered to vote in Texas

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Mike E Grand Master

Mike E   11,723

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It would be good to get a new SS card that drops the 

2 hours ago, el_greco said:

This card states "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION", but I have used it for employment after my graduation in the past 5 years with no issues. 

 

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My question is about whether I truly need a new Social Security card (without the "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" stipulation), and in that case, can I wait until it is safe to apply in person at the SSA? Will keeping my original SS card somehow affect my US Passport application, once I get the certificate of naturalization?

Were it not for COVID it would be a good idea to get a new SS card so that drops the "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" so that future I-9 certifications for future jobs are simpler.

 

With COVID, SSA is requiring LPRs to mail their green cards as offices are closed except by appointment and generally SS card replacements don't get appointments.

 

It is a misdemeanor for you to not carry your green card on your person. In addition, trusting SSA to not lose your green card is high risk.

 

Wait for SSA to re-open for normal operations.

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2 hours ago, Mike E said:

It would be good to get a new SS card that drops the 

Were it not for COVID it would be a good idea to get a new SS card so that drops the "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" so that future I-9 certifications for future jobs are simpler.

 

With COVID, SSA is requiring LPRs to mail their green cards as offices are closed except by appointment and generally SS card replacements don't get appointments.

 

It is a misdemeanor for you to not carry your green card on your person. In addition, trusting SSA to not lose your green card is high risk.

 

Wait for SSA to re-open for normal operations.

He’s already done his n400 interview. He won’t have his green card after his oath ceremony (and no point sending it in now). It’s his naturalization certificate he would have to send in, assuming he’s comfortable doing that. Many as you say are waiting for offices to reopen in person. 
 


 

 

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I'd wait for it to re-open. Personally, I wouldn't not send NC to SSA by mail. Not in this life. 

 

Do they issue a new number after the status update or just the "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" is dropped in the new SSN card? Thanks.

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SusieQQQ   11,584

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45 minutes ago, JrGoldMiner said:

I'd wait for it to re-open. Personally, I wouldn't not send NC to SSA by mail. Not in this life. 

 

Do they issue a new number after the status update or just the "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" is dropped in the new SSN card? Thanks.

You keep the same SSN.

if you had a permanent green card before it shouldn’t even have that notation on it. Mine doesn’t.

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