The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer be communicating with the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding issuance of social security numbers after approvals of employment authorization documents (EADs). Previously, USCIS automatically sent applicants’ information to the SSA, which would then issue a social security number without requiring a separate application. USCIS will also no longer notify the SSA to update an individual’s status following naturalization.
Moving forward, individuals who have an approved EAD application and do not already have a social security number will need to apply for one at their local office. Similarly, individuals who become citizens will need to visit their local office to update their citizenship status with the SSA. This change aligns with a broader trend of revising inter-agency communications. Applicants can use the Online Social Security Number Application Process (oSSNAP) to complete their application and schedule an appointment.