Form i-485, regarding Social Security Number

[Gloom 1]

Hello,

I'm filling my i-485 form and have a question regarding the SSN questions under part 1. I've already applied and received my SSN and have accordingly filled in that information in the form. However, right under where the SSN goes (item 15.), there's item 16. which reads "Do you want the SSA to issue you a Social Security card?".

 

I've read the instructions for the form, which say:

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"If your application is approved, the SSA may assign you an SSN and issue you a Social Security card, or issue you a replacement card. If you want the SSA to assign you a Social Security number and issue you a Social Security card, or issue you a new or replacement Social Security card, then answer “Yes” to both Item Number 16. and Item Number 17."

 

The only reasons I can find for requesting a replacement now are a name change after marriage (which I won't be doing for the time being), or the disclaimer on my current card reading "valid for work only with DHS authorization". I'm assuming a replacement after AOS approval won't include that disclaimer. Should I then mark item 16. with "Yes" and request a replacement card?

[arken 4,197]

2 hours ago, Gloom said:

I'm assuming a replacement after AOS approval won't include that disclaimer. Should I then mark item 16. with "Yes" and request a replacement card?

Correct. Do it.

Edited January 25, 2022 by arken

[Gloom 1]

1 hour ago, arken said:

Correct. Do it.

 

Thank you!

[K1visaHopeful 2,841]

Why aren't you going to go by your new name?

K1s change their name BY filing AOS in their new name and receiving the EAD/GC in their new name.

Then they change it everywhere else.