Updating with Social Security office after naturalization - questions

[Suze1 366]

@gregcrs2

Thanks!

Only sent the passport and SS-5!

GO FOR IT!

Amazing it came back so fast, right!

Edited February 3, 2021 by Suze1

[gregcrs2 1,777]

On 2/3/2021 at 3:39 PM, Suze1 said:

@gregcrs2

Thanks!

Only sent the passport and SS-5!

GO FOR IT!

Amazing it came back so fast, right!

Got ours back in 8 days, including the weekend.

[gregcrs2 1,777]

On 2/3/2021 at 3:39 PM, Suze1 said:

@gregcrs2

Thanks!

Only sent the passport and SS-5!

GO FOR IT!

Amazing it came back so fast, right!

@Suze1 Did the letter you received from Social Security state they would mail you a new card?  Our did, but I'm thinking it's just a format letter.

[Suze1 366]

@gregcrs2

Way to GO! Good for YOU!

Was quick and simple right!

 

SSA

Yes, our letter also said, if they did not need more info from us, we would get another SSN card shortly.

No new card yet. It has been about two weeks, so we think maybe this week.

We have also checked with SSA several times, and our record  has not been updated yet.

So...we shall see how long that  takes and let you know here.

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DMV

The next thing is updating the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), right.

So, we spoke with them,  several times.

Here in Florida, the local DMV said that once our SSA record has been updated, we can come into our local office anytime (without an appointment at our local office), and apply for an updated DRIVER'S license, including paying the $31 for the license.

Note, the current license is brand new, and is already REAL ID,  with the correct married name and correct address!

Bummed  that we have to actually get a license  replacement....and pay for it, but it is what it is.

We  spoke with several  DMV clerks, they all said this same thing.

 

So,  will let ya know.

Best,

Suze1

 

Edited February 16, 2021 by Suze1

[gregcrs2 1,777]

5 minutes ago, Suze1 said:

@gregcrs2

Way to GO! Good for YOU!

Was quick and simple right!

 

SSA

Yes, our letter also said, if they did not need more info from us, we would get another SSN card shortly.

No new card yet. It is about two weeks, so we think maybe this week.

We have also checked with SSA several times, and our record  has not been updated yet.

So...we shall see how long that  takes and let you know here.

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DMV

The next thing is updating the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), right.

So, we spoke with them,  several times.

Here in Florida, the local DMV said that once our SSA record has been updated, we can come into our local office anytime (without an appointment at our local office), and apply for an updated DRIVER'S license, including paying the $31 for a the license.

Note, the current license is brand new, and is already REAL ID,  with the correct married name and correct address!

Bummed  that we have to actually get a license  replacement....and pay for it, but it is what it is.

We  spoke with several  DMV clerks, they all said this same thing.

 

So,  will let ya know.

Best,

Suze1

 

Yes, it was quick and simple.  Thanks for the info.

 

 Informed delivery today shows another letter coming from Social Security Administration.  Will post here on what it says.  My wife's Social Security card is correct as is and has no limitations on it.  So it will be interesting to see if they send another card.

 

My wife's FL driver license was originally issued as REAL ID compliant (the gold star on the license) and no name change is required for her.  After updating your Driver license, did you get a revised expiration date?  I agree, it's a bummer to pay for another license.

[Suze1 366]

2 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

Informed delivery today shows another letter coming from Social Security Administration.  Will post here on what it says.  My wife's Social Security card is correct as is and has no limitations on it.  So it will be interesting to see if they send another card.

Same for us. They said  we  will get another SSA card.

Did you call  SSA and see  if they updated your record yet? If so,  you are good to go at DMV.

(We have not gotten a second SSA letter yet, BTW).

 

2 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

My wife's FL driver license was originally issued as REAL ID compliant (the gold star on the license) and no name change is required for her.  After updating your Driver license, did you get a revised expiration date?  I agree, it's a bummer to pay for another license.

Same here.

Have not gotten the new  SSA card yet,  so have not applied for the updated DL yet either.

Yes,  let  us know how yours goes.

[gregcrs2 1,777]

3 minutes ago, Suze1 said:

 

Did you call  SSA and see  if they updated your record yet? If so,  you are good to go at DMV.

(We have not gotten a second SSA letter yet, BTW).

 

Same here.

Have not gotten the new  SSA card yet,  so have not applied for the updated DL yet either.

Yes,  let  us know how yours goes.

Have not called SSA yet.  Will give it a few days before calling.  Main thing for us is that we got the passport back.  Will provide updates here as things progress.

 

[Suze1 366]

8 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

Main thing for us is that we got the passport back. 

Yep, totally agree. And so quickly. And without any risk to the beautiful, cherished naturalization certificate! smile hee hee

 

Will provide updates here as things progress.

Great. Likewise.

Just checked Informed Delivery  - Nothing from SSA, but something from IRS regarding the stimulus checks!

 

[Suze1 366]

Just spoke with SSA. They said:

1) My application is in the system.

2) They expect to process my application today or tomorrow - Feb 16 or 17th.

3) They expect the system to reflect my new status some time this week.

4) I can go to DMV any time next week.

5) I can expect to receive the new SSA card 10 days from today or tomorrow.

 

 

STATUS

01/29/2021 Friday           - Mailed the form and passport to the local SSA Office via USPS

02/01/2021 Monday       - USPS shows package was delivered

02/02/2021 Tuesday       - Spoke with local SSA Office. Was told that receipt was not in their system yet; said could take 7-10 days to be scanned and put in the system; another 7-10 days for work-at-home SSA agent to process it.

02/03/2021 Wednesday - RECEIVED PASSPORT BACK and LETTER saying we would receive the SS card within two weeks!!!

02/16/2021 Tuesday       - My application is in the system. They expect to process it today or tomorrow. System should show new status this week. Expect to receive the new SSA card in 10 days or so. Can go to DMV anytime next week.

Edited February 16, 2021 by Suze1

[Wuozopo 4,285]

4 hours ago, Suze1 said:

Same for us. They said  we  will get another SSA card.

Did any of you have a different name version on your naturalisation certificate than your greencard? I had to have a new card because the naturalisation certificate spelled out my entire name, while the greencard had a middle initial instead of middle name and so did my SS card.

Edited February 16, 2021 by Wuozopo

[Suze1 366]

@Wuozopo

Social Security Card and Naturalization Letter and Certificate all had the whole name - including the middle name - spelled out.

All matched.

 

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(In fact, the letter had both the First, Middle, and Last Name on the first line, and the second line C/O First Name, Last Name only.)

First Name,      Middle Name  ( = Previous Maiden Name)    Married Last Name

C/O First Name         Married Last Name

 

And, they say we are getting a new SSA card, and we have to get a new Driver's License, even though the correct full name is there.

Edited February 16, 2021 by Suze1

[gregcrs2 1,777]

12 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Did any of you have a different name version on your naturalisation certificate than your greencard? I had to have a new card because the naturalisation certificate spelled out my entire name, while the greencard had a middle initial instead of middle name and so did my SS card.

My wife's Social Security Card and Naturalization Certificate have the same name.

 

[Suze1 366]

@gregcrs2

Did you get the mail/letter yet (the second one)?

Was it your new SSA card?

Edited February 16, 2021 by Suze1

[gregcrs2 1,777]

4 minutes ago, Suze1 said:

@gregcrs2

Did you get the mail/letter yet (the second one)?

Was it your new SSA card?

Still waiting for the mail to arrive.  Always seems like the mail person comes later than usual when I'm waiting for a package or important letter.

[Suze1 366]

@gregcrs2

Haa haa...RIGHT!!!!

 

Informed Delivery had nothing scheduled from SSA for today...just went out and got the mail - NADA from SSA!

Dying to see if you get your card today. That would be super quick!

I ordered some books (calculus) two weeks ago...STILL waiting for them to arrive. SMH

 

You can give them a call before 4pm...and they might tell you.

 

(We are only about 80 mins away from each other...both in fairly smallish towns. Went to same Tampa Office for naturalization too, I imagine.)

 

 

Edited February 16, 2021 by Suze1