I just got my green card. What administrative tasks do I need to complete as a new Lawful Permanent Resident, such as updating my Social Security, and what are the timelines for getting them done?

You should update your Social Security record promptly, carry your green card if you are 18 or older, and then follow the deadlines that match your address, age, sex, work documents, tax year, and card type. You do not have to register everywhere at once. The urgent items apply only if you moved, fall in the Selective Service group, have expiring work documents, or received a two‑year card; the Social Security update has no published legal deadline.

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