Do I need to apply for New SS Card?

[marissa07]

Hi guys,

I am a green card holder and have a question regarding my SS card.

Right after I married my US citizen husband and applied for the Green Card, I applied for a new SS card as well, as my last name changed (from my maiden name to my new last name).

When I applied for my SS card, my Green Card process was pending and I only had my EAD card with my new last name on. Since I used my EAD card in order to receive a new SS card, my new SS card has the following printed on: "Valid for Work Only With DHS Authorization".

Now that I am a permanent resident, should I apply for a new SS card since my immigration status changed (from just EAD Card holder to Green Card holder)?

Thanks for your help in advance!

 

[JerryR]

No, it still says valid only with DHS authorization - the GC is your authorization. The only way to remove it is if you become a US Citizen - then all restrictions can be removed and you can get a SS card without the restriction.

 

[nkm-oct23]

As a permanent resident you can get a SS card without any work authorization restrictions. It is a good idea to apply for a new card as this will also update the SSA database.