how long does zakaria have to wait to get his ssc when he comes to america? bc many lies have ben told to him i want to know for sure.
natalie

i beleive its two weeks upon arrival..coz ny tht time her records is already on SSA's system..

it's more than 2 weeks , they will send it thru a mail

No that's incorrect.

It's recommended to wait two to three weeks after arrival before applying for the SS number, simply so that US entry records can get 'caught up'.

After that, make certain he files before his 76th day since he arrived.

Social Security numbers are not automatically mailed out. One must apply for the number.

I waited a bit over two weeks to file for mine but was not yet in the system. A week after I applied I got a letter to sayI have been issued a social security number and the card will be posted out in two weeks. All I have to do now is wait two weeks.

Notices Posted at the Texas SSA Office (as of last week)

Please do not apply for SS#/Card sooner that 10 days after arrival - Apply on 10th day or later.

Typically cards are mailed to you (once application is completed and submitted) within 2 weeks... typically they say..