My experience for new SSN card in NYC.

[Jägermasterize 1]

I wanted to share my experience at the social security office for a new SSN.

My experience was excellent. I applied for a new social security number as a K1 visa holder and not yet married in may 2016.

I waited 4 weeks after my entry in the US and prepared the SS-5 Application for a social security card before coming in.

I went to The Social security office in New York Manhattan, 3rd Floor, on 123 William St.

The waiting area was empty on a Thursday at 11am. Not a soul.

I went to the automated kiosk and selected; New SSN, and collected a ticket with my waiting number.

After 1 min, i was called to a window. I was directly asked to give my ticket and then asked what they could do for me today. She asked me if it was the first time I applied for a Social security number and I then gave my filled application SS-5, my passport with my US K1 visa and my I-94.

After completing informations on her computer, the officer handed me back my passport and docs and a confirmation letter that i should receive my social security card in two weeks.

It took me 10 minutes in total, it was easy, super fast and the staff was competent and straight forward.

Good luck

Link for the SS-5 form: https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf

Edited May 5, 2016 by Jägermasterize