Received my US Passport, what's next?

[J/G 85]

Hello All, 

 

I used to be a K-1 visa holder and went through the N-400 process. I submitted my US Passport application in August 2021; I live in Southern California. It has since been approved on Oct 21, 2021 and I've received the actual passport and passport card last week. Such a great relieve. I'm still waiting for them to return my naturalization certificate. My question is, "What do I do now?"

 

I read somewhere here that I may need to go to Social Security Office to update my SSN card? Is this necessary? I've been legally employed since 2018 and my SSN card has no condition, it's just a plain card with my name, number and signature. It's basically looks like this sample:

 

 

If I do have to go to SSA office, what is the reason of my going there / make the appointment? Please advise. 

 

Thank you. 

J/G

[JeanneAdil 6,203]

yes,  updating your status with SS is the final immigration step

 

registering to vote is your option 

[J/G 85]

On 10/31/2021 at 9:05 AM, JeanneAdil said:

yes,  updating your status with SS is the final immigration step

 

registering to vote is your option 

Hello, 

can i update my status online? My local SSA office is closed for in person visit. 

I've registered to vote as soon as i receive my naturalization certificate, thank you!

Edited November 2, 2021 by J/G

[JeanneAdil 6,203]

Yes,

To change your citizenship status shown in Social Security records, you must complete an application for a Social Security card (Form SS-5), which you can find online at www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.html.

 

They need the Naturalization certificate so when mailing , protect yourself and make a copy before sending the original and send it return receipt 

[bing10 114]

On 10/31/2021 at 11:52 AM, J/G said:

Hello All, 

 

I used to be a K-1 visa holder and went through the N-400 process. I submitted my US Passport application in August 2021; I live in Southern California. It has since been approved on Oct 21, 2021 and I've received the actual passport and passport card last week. Such a great relieve. I'm still waiting for them to return my naturalization certificate. My question is, "What do I do now?"

 

I read somewhere here that I may need to go to Social Security Office to update my SSN card? Is this necessary? I've been legally employed since 2018 and my SSN card has no condition, it's just a plain card with my name, number and signature. It's basically looks like this sample:

 

If I do have to go to SSA office, what is the reason of my going there / make the appointment? Please advise. 

 

Thank you. 

J/G

 

This thread should probably be moved to the 'Passports, etc. - What to do now that you are a US citizen' forum.

 

There is an excellent thread there about updating SSA through the mail using your passport card: