Waiting for SSN verification...

[ML CLARKE 0]

I applied for an SSN number over two months ago, straight after receiving my EAD. However, the SSN office said that I needed to wait until they received verification from immigration. Obviously I cannot work until I get the number...the SSN are not helpful at all, and just tell me to wait. Is anyone else having this problem, and does anyone know if it's worth trying to contact immigration directly?

Thanks!

[lucie&damon 0]

I applied for an SSN number over two months ago, straight after receiving my EAD. However, the SSN office said that I needed to wait until they received verification from immigration. Obviously I cannot work until I get the number...the SSN are not helpful at all, and just tell me to wait. Is anyone else having this problem, and does anyone know if it's worth trying to contact immigration directly?

Thanks!

that's weird...I never heard a story like that. At my office they told me that the longest for verification is a month!

[ML CLARKE 0]

I know, it is very frustrating as I waited long enough to get the EAD and I still can't work!

If anyone can suggest a good place to contact that isn't the SSN office (I have been there in person several times over the last two months and they say there is nothing they can do until it is verified) that would be great...

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

You can call the national help line number. I've called them before for various things. Try socialsecurity.gov website and look around.

Edit: I found the number 1-800-772-1213

Edited December 13, 2008 by Nich-Nick

[richo 0]

Hmm had this experience before and i bring my USC husbandwith me so he talked to them and the next day i had my SSN printout and a few days after that incident I had my SSN card in the mail..all in all it tooked me less than 14 days

[ML CLARKE 0]

Thanks!

[hopeful3910 0]

I applied for an SSN number over two months ago, straight after receiving my EAD. However, the SSN office said that I needed to wait until they received verification from immigration. Obviously I cannot work until I get the number...the SSN are not helpful at all, and just tell me to wait. Is anyone else having this problem, and does anyone know if it's worth trying to contact immigration directly?

Thanks!

Actually you may work before the SSN comes in, I was told I could by the people that issue the SSN, contact your local office they will tell you what to do.

[Goldfee111 3]

i have actually the same problem and we are not alone lol

i went to the SSN office on the 28 of october and i was not verified.they told me it can need up ti 4 weeks...after 3 weeks i went there again..still nothing..i called the INS they said they dont know where the problem is..iam approved and all is ok...so i went again to the office and they printed it out to sent it manuel to virginia...still nothing...the only thing what the lady told me is i can make an infopass...for that i have to drive 2 hours to dallas..SUPERRRRRRRRRRRR..iam totaly pissed because no one hires u without an SSN...i was so happy to got the EAD after 8 weeks and now i sit still arround and cant do anything....i called the office today and there is still no update..they told me after printed it out and sent it ,it needs again 8 weeks....so i think i will get it in january..but i know one girl who had the same problem and she waited 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MONTH...

but its nice that we pay so much money and get such a good service