SSN after I-485

[Priyab81]

Hello,

My I-485 has been approved and I have got my card. I have received replacement SSN after I-485 is approved, but the card says 'Valis for wok only with DHS authorization'. I was expecting a change in the status after I-485 approval. But it is the same as my previous SSN.

Can anyone please help me understand this and how can I get SSN with updated status.

Thanks in advance

[newacct]

You can go to your local SSA office with your green card to apply for an updated SS card

[Priyab81]

Thanks for the update. While filing the application, I have mentioned about receiving SSN after GC. My attorney also mentioned that I would get a replacement card after approval which I got. To update the status on the card, should we go to local SSA office.

[newacct]

yes

[Priyab81]

Thank you for the reply.

I am surprised that I got SSN replacement card (after green card) with the same restriction as I have before when I was on visa. Only the date has changed.

So, wanted to check if it is normal that we get SSN with restriction even after receiving green card and need to go to local SSA to have the restriction removed.

[newacct]

It is not normal. It is a mistake to issue a restricted SS card if your I-485 is approved. Is it possible this is the card they issued when your EAD (I-765) was approved?

[Priyab81]

sorry for the delayed reply. I have checked with my attorney if I will be issued SSN after I received EAD card. I was told that I will get the replacement SSN card only after getting the Green card and not after EAD. I got the replacement SSN card 2 days after receiving my green card.

Is there a way to know if any replacement SSN to be issued is in progress.

[Enub4]

Is there a way to know if any replacement SSN to be issued is in progress.

You can go to your local SSA office and ask if a replacement SSN without the legend is being issued, if not, then ask for one.