Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are ...

After a legal name change, request a corrected Social Security card to ensure your earnings are properly reported. You must have original or certified documents such as a marriage certificate, divorce ...

For individuals under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, obtaining a Social Security Number (SSN) is a pivotal step towards integrating into the U.S. workforce. This number not ...

SSA collects information on the SS-5 (used in the United States) and SS-5-FS (used outside the United States) to issue original or replacement Social Security cards. SSA also enters the application ...

I had the great joy of attending my youngest daughter's wedding on Aug. 8. Summer seems to be the traditional season for many weddings. If you've just married or are planning to be married, make sure ...

How do I change my citizenship status on Social Security’s records? To change your citizenship status shown in Social Security records, you must complete an application for a Social Security card ...

If you are applying for an Employment Authorization Card for the first time and checked Yes to Question 14 in the I-765 (Do you want the SSA to issue you a Social Security Card?), the SSA will process ...

If you decide to change your name, you will typically need to notify the Social Security Administration. "Everyone registered with the Social Security Administration who completes a legal name change, ...