According to this article on WWLP, by Nancy Asiamah "SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A former…
BREAKING
For the first time, immigrants can now get a green card and Social Security number at once
According to this article on Miami Herald, by DANIEL SHOER ROTH
“One of the first things immigrants in the United States often do right after becoming legal permanent residents is go to a Social Security Administration office to get a new Social Security number or card replacement, which allows its holder to work anywhere in the country without conditions.
But starting now, for the first time, all new lawful permanent residents will have a chance to avoid this dual process.
The Biden administration announced on Monday a partnership between the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that will allow immigrants to apply for their residence or green cards, as well as their Social Security number (SSN) in one fell swoop.”