New here, with a question

[ian1006 0]

Ok, thanks for the help! What is the CBP office though? Never heard of it before...you would think they would actually have this information...

[Darnell 8,480]

CBP - Customs and Border Patrol - someone went THROUGH one of those, coming through a POE (Port of Entry) , recently. Rumour has it, was a CBP officer that stamped yer passport. Maybe.

They have major offices at all airports, but -

also have 'secondary inspection' offices elsewhere, with same computer hookups and capability - no appointment required - just walk in, show yer ID, grab a Human, and make yer inquiry.

Nik has some useful links here --> http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/266072-aos-k-1-ssn-problem/page__view__findpost__p__4076334

Edited July 22, 2010 by Darnell

[ian1006 0]

Ok I called the secondary office in Memphis and talked to an officer...He said it can take up to 5 months to get her green card and social security card. Or she can go in right away and file for a social security card at a local office and wait 5-8 weeks to get her card that way. But he said they send the packet to a processing center and then from there send out the information to the USCIS and SS. He said just be patient and if 9 months goes by...get on the ball so her visa doesnt expire.

So the secondary office told me to wait its too early and the USCIS and SS told me the exact same thing. this is just a lot longer than I thought it was going to be.

[Darnell 8,480]

I never said 'call' - I said 'go in person'. When yer there, they should look it up on their computer.

What's up with all this 'calling' stuff?

No report back from yer SSA office trip - what's up with that?

IMO - you got generic answer from that CBP 'officer'. Smells like they didn't look you up, either.

Going face to face with an inquiry, forces them to 'look you up'.

Edited July 28, 2010 by Darnell

[ian1006 0]

We got a letter on Saturday from the USCIS office saying they have received the packet from the POE and that more information and an official green card will be issued within 30 days along with a receipt number. I am guessing that Social Security will send us some info soon. Its exactly what all the people told me, theres a delay right now with getting info from the POE...

I also dont have the time right now to drive 2.5 hours one way to go and make someone look me up on their computer thats why I called all of them. There are no closer offices than that. Thanks for the advice

[Darnell 8,480]

Well, hopefully you gots the SSN card sussed out, it really is supposed to be 'dead easy' - just walk in, apply.

If the customer service rep , at the front counter, can FIND YOU in the SAVE database, then all is golden.

Since you 'got that letter', though - it smells like a SAVE DATABASE update was performed - so is good indication to go in, apply, on Monday.

Good Luck !

Edited August 1, 2010 by Darnell

[ian1006 0]

We already applied for the Social Number on our DS-230 form and the USCIS and POE and CDP told us it was automatically going to be mailed to us...no need to go into the office.

[OBX 51]

We already applied for the Social Number on our DS-230 form and the USCIS and POE and CDP told us it was automatically going to be mailed to us...no need to go into the office.

That's what they "say" but the reality is many filers don't receive it until they submit an application at the local office. Good luck!

[Darnell 8,480]

We already applied for the Social Number on our DS-230 form and the USCIS and POE and CDP told us it was automatically going to be mailed to us...no need to go into the office.

Alrighty !! OK !! Happy Tuesday !