DHS Reportedly Freezes the EBE Program for Issuing Social Security Cards

08 May 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly frozen the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program  under which noncitizens could request a social security number on various U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms, including Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization; Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; or Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

There has not been an official announcement or confirmation regarding the reported freeze. However, if an individual does not receive a social security card within 14 days of receiving a DHS-issued document, such as an employment authorization document (EAD) or green card, the individual should contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to check the status of the card and for further assistance.

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