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I got my GC in the mail yesterday. I got my SSN while on F1 Student visa and I worked on H1B visa for a very long time. Now that I have my GC, is it necessary to remove restrictions on SSN? How are people doing it in COVID times when SSA offices are by appointment only? Any advice?
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11/5/19 I-485, I-485 J, I-765, I-131 receipt
11/30/19 Biometrics notice
12/13/19 Biometrics done.
2/25/20 EAD sent to production.
2/26/20 131 approved
2/27/20 Ready to be scheduled for interview. EAD shipped
3/2/20 EAD combo card in hand
3/5/20 fingerprints applied to 131
3/26/20 Interview Cancelled (Never scheduled)
7/30/20 New card is being produced
7/31/20 I-485, I-485J Status changed to Case Approved
8/7/20 Received I-797C for 485 and 485J
8/19/20 Card was mailed to me
8/22/20 GC in hand -
It is not "necessary", as in nothing will happen if you don't; I know people who have naturalized for years and still have the restriction text on their card.
Removing the restriction test allows you to use the Social Security card as a List C document for the I-9, so you don't need to use your green card or (once you naturalize) your passport.
This is my personal opinion and is not to be construed as legal advice. -
That's great to know. Thank you.Originally posted by newacct View Post11/5/19 I-485, I-485 J, I-765, I-131 receipt
11/30/19 Biometrics notice
12/13/19 Biometrics done.
2/25/20 EAD sent to production.
2/26/20 131 approved
2/27/20 Ready to be scheduled for interview. EAD shipped
3/2/20 EAD combo card in hand
3/5/20 fingerprints applied to 131
3/26/20 Interview Cancelled (Never scheduled)
7/30/20 New card is being produced
7/31/20 I-485, I-485J Status changed to Case Approved
8/7/20 Received I-797C for 485 and 485J
8/19/20 Card was mailed to me
8/22/20 GC in handComment
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No need to update SSN records now.
If you find a new job, you can use the existing SSN card that has the restriction along with your greencard.
Wait till you become a citizen to update the SSN recordOpinion only. Cannot be construed as legal advice.Comment
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Sure. Any specific reason to do after becoming a citizen?Originally posted by R78 View Post11/5/19 I-485, I-485 J, I-765, I-131 receipt
11/30/19 Biometrics notice
12/13/19 Biometrics done.
2/25/20 EAD sent to production.
2/26/20 131 approved
2/27/20 Ready to be scheduled for interview. EAD shipped
3/2/20 EAD combo card in hand
3/5/20 fingerprints applied to 131
3/26/20 Interview Cancelled (Never scheduled)
7/30/20 New card is being produced
7/31/20 I-485, I-485J Status changed to Case Approved
8/7/20 Received I-797C for 485 and 485J
8/19/20 Card was mailed to me
8/22/20 GC in handComment
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To name a few....
Validates your citizenship status / records with state and federal agencies
In some states, certain disability benefits are only available to citizensOpinion only. Cannot be construed as legal advice.Comment
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Got it. Thank you.Originally posted by R78 View Post11/5/19 I-485, I-485 J, I-765, I-131 receipt
11/30/19 Biometrics notice
12/13/19 Biometrics done.
2/25/20 EAD sent to production.
2/26/20 131 approved
2/27/20 Ready to be scheduled for interview. EAD shipped
3/2/20 EAD combo card in hand
3/5/20 fingerprints applied to 131
3/26/20 Interview Cancelled (Never scheduled)
7/30/20 New card is being produced
7/31/20 I-485, I-485J Status changed to Case Approved
8/7/20 Received I-797C for 485 and 485J
8/19/20 Card was mailed to me
8/22/20 GC in handComment
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