Admin l Monday, August 09, 2021
WASHINGTON – The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, USCIS has announced changes to applicants filling for lawful permanent residents of the United States.
In a statement the, USCIS said applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status are now able to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) or replacement card as part of the adjustment of status application process.
Previously, these individuals had to apply for a Social Security number at a Social Security office. But USCIS said it is revising Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to include the additional questions needed to apply for an SSN or a replacement card.
“This expansion of our partnership with the Social Security Administration illustrates our commitment to operating our nation’s immigration system more efficiently to save applicants time . Eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy and optimizing collaboration across public-serving agencies is a key priority for this agency and the Biden-Harris administration”, ” said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou.
After approving Form I-485, in most cases USCIS will electronically transmit the data to the Social Security Administration. Upon receiving the data, the Social Security Administration will automatically assign an original SSN or issue a replacement card, as appropriate. “This partnership with the Social Security Administration will not increase the filing fee for Form I-485”, the USCIS said, adding that this change to Form I-485 is effective immediately, and applicants can begin filing with the updated form today.
USCIS receives about 576,000 Forms I-485 annually. #USCIS
