annnam8 5 Posted May 3, 2013 Hey guys. I finally got approved after waiting for so long. I was starting to go crazy. I received my EAD today in the mail! Happiest day of my life. I got a question though. I already had a SSN card but above my number it says NOT FOR WORK. What do I have to do? Do I need to go to apply for a social like everyone is doing or no.? Helppp 5 mary21, stolenlacs, esteband and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laste31 41 Posted May 3, 2013 Congrats!!!! & about the ssn... Well how long ago did you get it? Did it expire or you still use it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annnam8 5 Posted May 3, 2013 Congrats!!!! & about the ssn... Well how long ago did you get it? Did it expire or you still use it? Thanks I've never used it. My dad got it for me when I was born, even though I wasn't born here. I've had since then but I've never been able to use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineer2mike 36 Posted May 3, 2013 Congrats!! I also waited 7 months until I got approved on Monday, and I know how hard the wait was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fresita22 101 Posted May 3, 2013 Congratz i think they might just print out another card i think sorry I'm not sure about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Santi 353 Posted May 3, 2013 Hey guys. I finally got approved after waiting for so long. I was starting to go crazy. I received my EAD today in the mail! Happiest day of my life. I got a question though. I already had a SSN card but above my number it says NOT FOR WORK. What do I have to do? Do I need to go to apply for a social like everyone is doing or no.? Helppp You don't have to get another one... The one that you have works in conjunction with your EAD... If you look carefully, it says: Valid Only With DHS Authorization - meaning work permit/authorization... I know because I also had an SSN and before I got my EAD, and when I got the permit, I went the next day to the DMV and got my license...No problem...No questions asked... Therefore, consider yourself lucky that you don't have to go to the SSN office like many others... I strongly believe that you won't have to get another one...since you are registered with that particular number and have been for a while... If you have any more doubts, you can always call the SSN office and ask a representative...you should get either the same information, or another card with the same number... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fresita22 101 Posted May 3, 2013 You don't have to get another one... The one that you have works in conjunction with your EAD... If you look carefully, it says: Valid Only With DHS Authorization - meaning work permit/authorization... I know because I also had an SSN and before I got my EAD, and when I got the permit, I went the next day to the DMV and got my license...No problem...No questions asked... Therefore, consider yourself lucky that you don't have to go to the SSN office like many others... I strongly believe that you won't have to get another one...since you are registered with that particular number and have been for a while... If you have any more doubts, you can always call the SSN office and ask a representative...you should get either the same information, or another card with the same number... yup just listen to santi hes the man lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Santi 353 Posted May 3, 2013 yup just listen to santi hes the man lol ...and you are the strawberry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteband 23 Posted May 3, 2013 You still need to go to social security office and get a new one with the same number. The newer one should say ( for working porpuses only ) Do it! , it takes about an hour to get rhis done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calidreamer 100 Posted May 3, 2013 Congrats! Santi is right, you do not need an other card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annnam8 5 Posted May 3, 2013 Thank you. Thank you. Thanks all of you for answering my question. I will definitely call them and ask to be safe. (: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
66354dream 9 Posted May 7, 2013 Congratulations!!!!! I'm glad it's finally over for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites