SSN with I-485 Receipt

[tampagv]

Hey all,

Can I get SSN with i-485 receipt? And is it possible for me to get a driver's license in FL?

[newacct]

No. A pending I-485 does not authorize you to work, and thus does not allow you to get an SSN. You need to wait until you get an EAD or your green card to qualify for an SSN. Both the I-765 and I-485 forms have sections asking you if you want an SSN issued automatically. So assuming you said yes to those, your SSN should automatically come when your EAD or green card is approved, whichever is first.

If you are not eligible for an SSN, you can get a driver's license by bringing an SSN ineligibility letter; see first answer here. There is no mention of a pending Adjustment of Status being acceptable form of identification on this page without a valid EAD or I-94; however, the actual statute, in 322.08(2)(c)8.g, allows proof of pending Adjustment of Status as a form of identity:

8. Proof of nonimmigrant classification provided by the United States Department of Homeland Security, for an original driver license. In order to prove nonimmigrant classification, an applicant must provide at least one of the following documents. In addition, the department may require applicants to produce United States Department of Homeland Security documents for the sole purpose of establishing the maintenance of, or efforts to maintain, continuous lawful presence:
g. Evidence that an application is pending for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or conditional permanent resident status in the United States, if a visa number is available having a current priority date for processing by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.