USCIS announced today, August 9, 2021, that 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. USCIS has published an updated 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. See Mayer Brown’s In Brief by for a summary of the USCIS guidance.
Green Card Applicants Now Can Apply for SSN, Replacement Social Security Card via Form I-485
