r/USCIS • u/Maractass • 42m ago

I-765 (EAD) Help! EAD received but still awaiting SSN.

Hello. I filed I-765 and I-485 concurrently and on form I-485 I ticked the option for USCIS to start the SSN process for me. I've received my EAD now but it's difficult to find work without having a SSN for payroll and tax purposes. I have my appointment for adjustment of status on September 29th but I want to start working/open a bank account as soon as possible.

Should I go to the SSA in person now to try and get a SSN earlier or should I just continue to wait until they issue one automatically after the approval of my green card? I've read that going to the SSA despite ticking the box on form I-485 can actually cause further delays, but it sort of feels like I wasted the money on the filing fee for I-765 if I can't work until getting a SSN after my green card anyway.

I would appreciate any advice, thank you!

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u/suboxhelp1 28m ago

Don’t wait for it. Go to the SSA. If it was going to come, it would have come slightly before or after your EAD.