No—you cannot use only the downloaded approval notice for the unrestricted SSN card; use a physical or temporary I-551, update your employer as an LPR through Supplement B with a document you choose, and have your school record Change of Status Approved, not Complete.

RM 10211.025(A)-(C)

Accept any of the following documents, per RM 10211.025, in this section: • Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), • Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV) with Temporary I-551 notation, • Temporary I-551 stamp, • Alternate evidence of LAPR status, or • Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-151).

Document requirements

You must present original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them. We can’t accept photocopies or notarized copies. All documents must be current (not expired).

Enumeration-Beyond-Entry process

After SSA receives the enumeration data via the EBE interface, the enumeration system automatically assigns an original SSN or issues a replacement SSN card, as appropriate. SSN cards issued to Permanent Resident Status applicants and naturalized applicants will not have a legend.

Form I-485

If USCIS approves your application for LPR status, we will mail your SSN card or replacement card to the address listed on your application. You should receive your SSN card no later than 14 days after you receive your Permanent Resident Card/Form I-551/ “Green Card” from USCIS.

Page 5, Reverification and Rehire

When reverification is required, you must reverify the employee by the earlier of the employment authorization expiration date stated in Section 1 (if any), or the expiration date of the List A or List C employment authorization documentation recorded in Section 2. For reverification, employees must present acceptable documentation from either List A or List C showing their continuing authorization to work in the United States. You must allow employees to choose which acceptable documentation to present for reverification. Employees are not required to show the same type of document they presented previously.

Physical Form I-551 documents

Forms I-551 may have: A two-year expiration date. Reverification is never required when any of the documents listed above in this section expire.

Reverification for current employees

The employee must present a document that shows current employment authorization, such as any documentation from List A or C, including an unrestricted Social Security card. You must reject a restricted Social Security card and ask the employee to provide a different document from List A or C.

A conditional permanent resident receives a Green Card valid for two years. To remove the conditions on your permanent resident status, you must file a petition within the 90-day period before your conditional Green Card expires.

Change of Status Approved

Change of Status Approved. USCIS approved the student’s adjustment of status to Permanent Residency. Note: SEVIS will note this termination reason when the CLAIMS interface indicates USCIS approved a student’s change of status or adjustment of status application.

When F-1 or M-1 students finish their programs of study and/or post-completion practical training (employment), they have a grace period during which they can do the following: SEVIS auto-completes the student’s record after the appropriate grace period has passed.

Appointments

You may request an appointment online or you may call the Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833). Depending on your situation, you may not need to visit an office in person if you need proof of your immigration status or have been granted permanent residence by an Immigration Judge.

You can request a free replacement card.