i've been waiting for 3 weeks now for my SS card to arrive, imagine my surprise when what i got on the mail today was my 2 year green card ... would you guys suggest i go visit my local SSA to file a new application, or should i wait a few weeks more?

Yes I would go to your local SSA office and complete the SSA5 form to get your SSN....

Kez

Yep, i would head down to ur local SSN office and say " whats up?""" Thats what I had to do!! take ur greencard and passport for ID. I believe they wanted to see two pieces of ID (not saying that is the norm!!)

Best to have one already filled out, here is the link: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf

Most people don't get their SS card automatically even if the checked the box in the DS-230. We also ended up going to the SSA office to get our card.

Diana

I got my green card first also. I went to the SS Office after 3 weeks as my SS# had not come thorugh. Be warned some of the people are rude and unhelpful - be prepared to argue a little bit. They can tell whether your SS# has been assigned by taking your passport/green card details only. If it hasn't come through I would apply for a new SS card - as its probably been forgotten about. I had to do this as SS where not aware of an application for my SS#.

thanks for all your responses. will head to my local SSA to apply for one.

Congratulations on getting your GC and Good Luck tomorrow on getting your SSN