Waiting, waiting and still...

[lgg 2]

So, mail person has come and gone -- as of this coming Monday, I will have been in the US for 3 weeks ( I say Monday as I POEd on Friday and I'm sure that's not counted as a business day for me) and I'm still waiting for my GC and SNN. I feel like I've been forgotten. I called the SSN people today and they were NO help whatsoever.

I downloaded the form for the SSN number but the thing is, it's far from where we live and my husband works every day and such so it's not like it's going to be easy to get there. It's such a bummer as I'd like to start getting things done and such.

Also, is it possible that they might not send me my green card? I know I can fix the SSN situation but what happens if they just 'forget' to send a GC, what does one do then?

anyway... sorry for the ramble, I'm just starting to get a little antsy as the little steps I need to take (Oh, like HUGE steps of driving and such) can't be done without a SSN.

I know Flames said to just go into the SSN office and whatever and this I know but it's not that easy for someone who doesn't drive and i'd like to think that since I checked the box, that maybe they would send me a SSN?

/rant

Thanks all... .

PS can one check online or something for the GC? I heard you could check 'Card Production' but I assume that takes a number that they send you in the welcome to the US letter that I, of course, still have not received.

Edited March 18, 2010 by lgg

[Flames9_RN 358]

I forget the #, but after soo long no grrencard, there is a 1800# one can call

[lgg 2]

What? you mean you don't have some random 11 digit number memorized to give out to people whom you've never met on the internet??? For shame, Flames... for shame!

This is a start, now I need to know if this is through NVC or USCIS... but I've got something to go on and that's a start. If I knew they hadn't forgotten me, I'd be happy.

Thanks, Flamy, you rock.

I forget the #, but after soo long no grrencard, there is a 1800# one can call

[Flames9_RN 358]

try the search button!!!! Like all mighty me has time to help you!! Jeesh!!! lol Not sure on the # to call. Imsure someone else does

And it normally takes 4-6 weeks!! some get it faster, some slower! I imagine some POE's move the pkg along quickly, while others finish their game of solitaire first!!

Edited March 18, 2010 by Flames9_RN

[lgg 2]

I found this and called -- right number but the petitioner has to call, just in case any one else needs it!

USCIS Contact Link

[Flames9_RN 358]

You guys "Have the Google" in MD? lol

[daffydill 0]

I share your frustration with regard to the g/c not arriving as quickly as we would like.

I have recently read that some AOS (like me) have rec'd their cards within a week or so of the interview. Well for us it has been 10 days counting today. The online USCIS site says that card has been ordered and I did receive my ''welcome to usa'' letter yesterday but the card has not arrived.

I live in a rural area and today I received neighbour's mail (2 miles or so away) and that is NOT confidence inspiring at all. Needless to say we will be bringing this to the attention of the local postmaster and hopefully if my card has been ''misdelivered'' it will get resolved.

On an upbeat note, the IO at the local USCIS office did say that we should allow 3 to 4 weeks for the card production so perhaps they are running behind schedule.

I won't feel completely settled until that card arrives. I hope that you get good news soon

[Flames9_RN 358]

You guys are too funny!! By now through this process one usually learns that one needs to have patience and realize each case is different!

[TimandJoyce 1]

Hope you get it soon Lgg...

[Flames9_RN 358]

Please disregard my JOKING posts!! I guess my sense of humor does not sit well with others. Cheers

[Hugglebuggles 60]

For some reason it seems like USCIS goes in waves. For a while it seems to take them forever to get the GC's out, and then for a while they'll be super fast. There is no balance, but I guess we should expect that when dealing with the government!

I have no idea how to help lgg, but I wish you luck! I'm sure it will arrive soon.

[lgg 2]

This is true, this is true -- my husband's like, 'you're dealing with the government, the right hand has NO idea what the left hand is doing..."

I suppose it would be worth my while to just sit back and let it happen but easy enough to say, SO much harder to do.

You're helping just fine, Huggles by being sweet and chatty...

I'll just sit by and bake another batch of cookies, muffins or some more soup and study for my drivers' license and such.

For some reason it seems like USCIS goes in waves. For a while it seems to take them forever to get the GC's out, and then for a while they'll be super fast. There is no balance, but I guess we should expect that when dealing with the government!

I have no idea how to help lgg, but I wish you luck! I'm sure it will arrive soon.

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

Hope you get it soon, Froggie! I'm twelve days behind you.

They gave me my Virginia driver's license with only my passport stamp as proof of permanent residency, so that's a good sign in MY case at least. Are there places not letting you use that I-551 stamp as proof? It really is a de facto green card!

As for the SIN, that's MY biggest concern too. I've been applying to jobs etc., but I'll feel MUCH more comfortable when I get that SIN in the mail.

[Bern. 3]

Wyatt, SSN! Not a SIN! O:

Sorry, I just feel like bugging you.

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

I'll just sit by and bake another batch of cookies, muffins or some more soup and study for my drivers' license and such.

Mmmm. Cookies.

And yes...keep studying for that driver's license. It's probably best that you just throw away the book after you get on the road, though. In the short time that I've been in the DC-Baltimore Metro area, I've already seen pretty much every rule broken!

Wyatt, SSN! Not a SIN! O:

Sorry, I just feel like bugging you.

D'OH!!!

You know what? When I had to read a line of text for my eye test at the DMV today I managed to say "Z" as ZEE and not ZED. I thought I turned the corner away from all my Canadianness then. Apparently not.