Is it essential to change SS card after PP Staming?

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After I 551 stamping we went SS office to update the new status.
They have taken out old cards (with INS authorization endorsement) and informed that we will recieve new cards in due course).
My question is, is it necessary to change the old cards and if so what are the advantages with the new cards ?
(ofcourse -some known as unresticted for work etc,but wish to be more clear
about the advantage)
 
Participant said:
After I 551 stamping we went SS office to update the new status.
They have taken out old cards (with INS authorization endorsement) and informed that we will recieve new cards in due course).
My question is, is it necessary to change the old cards and if so what are the advantages with the new cards ?
(ofcourse -some known as unresticted for work etc,but wish to be more clear
about the advantage)
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For new employment purpose, unrestricted SS card shows you can work with any employer.
 
I am not sure if there are any other advantages other than removal of the wording from SSN card. Infact my GC was approved more than 5 months back but i haven't got updated my SSN card (couldn't find time).
 
dsatish said:
I am not sure if there are any other advantages other than removal of the wording from SSN card. Infact my GC was approved more than 5 months back but i haven't got updated my SSN card (couldn't find time).
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Maybe one day some laws will be passed to limit certain SS benefits
to citizens and PRs only. Or some third country's SS treaty applies
to PRs in USA.

It is not an imminent thing to do but if a SSA office
is located half-way on your way to some shops,
then you can change your SSN card without much efforts.

One day after you become a citizen, you need to
get a new SSN card again or you can wait
for that day if you think you can at least
do with a restriction SSN card for five years.
 
AmericanWannabe said:
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One day after you become a citizen, you need to
get a new SSN card again or you can wait
for that day if you think you can at least
do with a restriction SSN card for five years.
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Why would one need a new SS card after becoming a citizen?
 
brb2 said:
Why would one need a new SS card after becoming a citizen?
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to let SSA know you are a citizen now. There is no other way
to let them know you become a citizen except by applying for a
new SN card when you can say you are a citizen on the SS-5
Form.
 
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AmericanWannabe said:
to let SSA know you are a citizen now. There is no other way
to let them know you become a citizen except by applying for a
new SN card when you can say you are a citizen on the SS-5
Form.
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Why SSA should know that You(or anybody) became citizen?? Does SSA offers more benefits to citizens than GC holders??
 
AmericanWannabe said:
It is not an imminent thing to do but if a SSA office
is located half-way on your way to some shops,
then you can change your SSN card without much efforts.
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Umm! Not necessarily true.

My wife had to sit in the office for 5+ hours to get something done at this freakin office.

I would suggest go with an appt.
 
qwerty987666 said:
Does SSA offers more benefits to citizens than GC holders??
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Maybe one day it will.

and there are some emotional values for some in letting other (including government agency) know you move up one step in immigration ladder.
It may bother someone if they think some important government
agencies still record them as non-citizens.

And also a DL+no restriction SSN card can do I-9 but you still
have to put down your A number. If you are a citizen, you
don't have to put down a A number, and it better to make sure
everything is consistent.

Finally, after so much red tape etc in immigration or citizenship process, then suddenly no more form to fills, one may feel uncomfortable.
Then changing SSN card can make feel nostalgic
 
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AmericanWannabe said:
And also a DL+no restriction SSN card can do I-9 but you still
have to put down your A number. If you are a citizen, you
don't have to put down a A number, and it better to make sure
everything is consistent.
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Does citizens SSN card is different than GC holders?? If Not then if you are GC holder then you will put Alient No or if you are citizen then you don't put Alient No... How does NEW SSN card(after citizenship) will make difference??
 
qwerty987666 said:
Does citizens SSN card is different than GC holders?? If Not then if you are GC holder then you will put Alient No or if you are citizen then you don't put Alient No... How does NEW SSN card(after citizenship) will make difference??
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When the Dept of Labor audit I-9, they see you put down
"US citizen" and they may cross check with SSA based on
SSN you provide, and SSA reply say you are only a PR,then
DOL find inconssitency
 
qwerty987666 said:
Does citizens SSN card is different than GC holders?? If Not then if you are GC holder then you will put Alient No or if you are citizen then you don't put Alient No... How does NEW SSN card(after citizenship) will make difference??
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In this scenario, it (the SSN card) may not make a difference between the GC holder and the citizen. It could be the same, look and feel, etc. I personally have not seen a US citizen's SS card. However, for Social Security Administration record purposes, you may want to let the system know that you are now a US citizen. That's why in the SS-5 form, there is a checkbox for US citizen, Alien authorized to work, Alien not authorized to work, etc.
 
and eligibility for medicare benefits may be a little bit different
between citizens and PRs. for PRs to receive medicare benefits,
they have to have continuously lived in the USA for 5 years.
 
Hi, my card does not have the INS authorization endorsement since I got my card. Do I still need to get a new card? Thanks.
 
grinfo2004 said:
Hi, my card does not have the INS authorization endorsement since I got my card. Do I still need to get a new card? Thanks.
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I think the consensus on this forum is that you are better off letting the SSA office know the change in your status.
 
alren said:
I think the consensus on this forum is that you are better off letting the SSA office know the change in your status.
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The consensus is not overwhelming. By the time of this post posting,
the following poll results are:
Of 3 people who had no-restriction pre-GC SSN card, 2 got new SSN card. Of 15 people who had no-restriction pre-GC SSN card, 10 got new SSN card. In both case, 2/3 got new SSN card
after GC approval.

http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=157948
 
alren said:
I think the consensus on this forum is that you are better off letting the SSA office know the change in your status.
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That reminds me to make my pilgrimage to the holy offices of the SSN in Charlotte. Navigating through that traffic is one reason why this thing should be online.. :mad:
 
Found the following Q&A in SSA site.
"Question :
When I first applied for a Social Security card, I was issued a card that says, "Not Valid for Employment" and I now have permission to work from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Will I be issued a different number, or will I have to apply to adjust my current number?
Answer :
If you are now a U.S. citizen or if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted you a change in status which changes your **work status in the U.S., you **need to apply for a replacement card. Your replacement card will have the same number as your current card. "

Though this is for initial 'No work' context,with PR there is change in work status.(No INS autorization reqd).
 
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