Naturalization

Becoming a U.S. citizen may affect whether you can get benefits.

At a glance

Tell us if you become a U.S. citizen. This prevents problems with your ability to work or the benefits you get.

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Updating your citizenship

Update your citizenship by requesting a replacement Social Security card. We’ll mail your free replacement card after we update your record.

Impact on benefits

Your citizenship may affect whether you can get benefits.

To find out more about your situation, call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You can also make an appointment to talk with us.