It was previously possible for some EAD (Employment Authorization Document) applicants to automatically receive their Social Security card in the mail after their I-765 application was approved. This was part of the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program.  However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) paused the EBE program for many applicants in March 2025. This means that many EAD applicants now need to apply in person at a Social Security office to obtain their Social