USCIS has announced that applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status are now able to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) or SSN replacement card as part of the adjustment of status application process. Previously, applicants for permanent residence had to apply for an SSN by also submitting an application for employment authorization (I-765), if eligible for employment incidental to the adjustment of status. All other applicants for Adjustment of Status had to apply separately for an SSN at their local Social Security office. All adjustment of status applicants may now apply for the SSN by simply requesting the SSN in form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.