USCIS Simplifies Social Security Number Requests for Citizenship Applicants

A major update from USCIS cuts red tape for future citizens. Now, applying for a Social Security number is just one click away during naturalization.

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2025 November 11 . 11:15 AM

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Starting April 1, 2024, noncitizens applying for U.S. citizenship will have a new option. They can request an original or replacement Social Security number and card directly through the naturalization application process, without visiting a Social Security office.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced this new system. It will be available with the 4/01/2024 version of Form N-400. Applicants can make the request when filing for naturalization. This change aims to streamline the process and reduce the need for additional visits to government offices.

Currently, the search results do not identify a specific individual or team responsible for implementing this new system.

From April 1, 2024, noncitizens applying for U.S. citizenship can request an original or replacement Social Security number and card through the naturalization application process. This change is expected to simplify the process and reduce the need for additional visits to government offices.