Things to do after taking the oath

[hclife]

Hi!

Finally, I am a citizen! I just took the oath last week. At the ceremony, the speaker announced things to do after the oath such as apply for passport, start sponsoring family members, inform social security administration, etc. My question is about informing the social security office. What will happen if I skip this step? If I really have to do this, I read from their website that I have to have my Certificate of Naturalization and go there in person. The thing is, I just applied for a passport and they took my certificate, I only have a copy that the passport office made. Would this suffice at SSA? Is there a deadline for me to inform SSA since I won't have my original certificate back in 6 weeks (time frame for the passport).

Thanks!

 

[nkm-oct23]

You can go to SSA anytime after you receive your passport. You can show either passport or CoN. There is no deadline.

 

[JerryR]

Just wait for your passport. While you're waiting, register to vote!

 

[hclife]

thanks for the replies. I'm just wondering, what will happen if I skip this step?

 

[Triple Citizen]

Which step, registering to vote?

thanks for the replies. I'm just wondering, what will happen if I skip this step?

 

[hclife]

No, skipping the step of informing social security office about the change of status.

 

[Triple Citizen]

Certain SSA benefits, for example SSI, are only available to US citizens. There is nothing to be gained by not updating your status with SSA.

No, skipping the step of informing social security office about the change of status.

 

[baraider]

I went to SSA office to upgrade my status and order a new card with my new name change. Got the card today.
By the way the SSA office took my old SSA card and they told me I don't need it any more. It's a bit of a surprise for me because I was planning to use that card for a new enhanced driver license.
Just make sure you make a copy of that SSA card before you hand it over.