GC issued and in hand, still no SSN

[Achillezz 0]

So on July 22nd my wife applied for her SSN using her Employment authorization card she received. She brought in all her documentation (Marriage, Birth Certs, etc) and she answered all of their questions and submitted her application form. She was told by the lady that they would hold the application for 10 days pending an Immigration check or something (To make sure the records are updated). From that point it would take 2-4 weeks to receive the SSN card in the mail.

With all that said we have still not received her SSN card. We tried to both go to the office on Wednesday and they decided to change their hours from 8-4pm to 8-3:30pm without telling anyone and we got there at 3:40pm GRR!

Anyways, my wife went there yesterday with her GC in hand and all her other docs (Birth cert, marriage cert, etc) and she was told that the original application she filled out was not sent. She was told that since she was approved and has her GC in hand that she would automatically be sent a SSN card.

My question is: Is this accurate? Or is this guy blowing smoke?

[Barbara J 115]

So on July 22nd my wife applied for her SSN using her Employment authorization card she received. She brought in all her documentation (Marriage, Birth Certs, etc) and she answered all of their questions and submitted her application form. She was told by the lady that they would hold the application for 10 days pending an Immigration check or something (To make sure the records are updated). From that point it would take 2-4 weeks to receive the SSN card in the mail.

With all that said we have still not received her SSN card. We tried to both go to the office on Wednesday and they decided to change their hours from 8-4pm to 8-3:30pm without telling anyone and we got there at 3:40pm GRR!

Anyways, my wife went there yesterday with her GC in hand and all her other docs (Birth cert, marriage cert, etc) and she was told that the original application she filled out was not sent. She was told that since she was approved and has her GC in hand that she would automatically be sent a SSN card.

My question is: Is this accurate? Or is this guy blowing smoke?

The guy is blowing smoke you have to apply for a SSN, Go to another office and demand to see a supervisor someone who knows what is going on this is BS. I got my SSN 3 weeks after my marriage and no EAD nothing just my marriage cert passport and I-94 and that was it. I got SScard in 3 weeks and then when I got GC i got the work authorization notation taken off no issue. SO many K1 and GC holders are having issues getting SSN and it's crazy. The problem with these offices is the staff do not know the rules or do they seem to be updated with procedures.

[ronluvme 10]

HI,

SEEMS LIKE WE have the same problem,they wont send you ssn AUTOMATICALLY WHEN you are approve to have a green card,THAT IS a lie,YOU have to go to thier office, the earlier post is right!!!they wouldnt care if you have ssn or not but u have to demand to have it,some of the staff at ssn office knows about the rules,lucky if you gotta talk with smart #### there that can give you a nice advice and proceed to your application,hmmm...try to go to some ssn office i hope somebody can assist you there!!!good luck

note..try to explain your situation clearly and im sure somebody will understand you there..

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Nothing happens automatically. She will have to fill out an SS-5 application. Do it online and print it out. Then go back to the SSA office and submit it formally. If they tell you nonsense again ask for a supervisor.

[cutie bear 2]

So on July 22nd my wife applied for her SSN using her Employment authorization card she received. She brought in all her documentation (Marriage, Birth Certs, etc) and she answered all of their questions and submitted her application form. She was told by the lady that they would hold the application for 10 days pending an Immigration check or something (To make sure the records are updated). From that point it would take 2-4 weeks to receive the SSN card in the mail.

With all that said we have still not received her SSN card. We tried to both go to the office on Wednesday and they decided to change their hours from 8-4pm to 8-3:30pm without telling anyone and we got there at 3:40pm GRR!

Anyways, my wife went there yesterday with her GC in hand and all her other docs (Birth cert, marriage cert, etc) and she was told that the original application she filled out was not sent. She was told that since she was approved and has her GC in hand that she would automatically be sent a SSN card.

My question is: Is this accurate? Or is this guy blowing smoke?

That guy is blowing smoke! When I applied for the first time the man behind the desk told me that he cannot process my application because I was already married. And I have to go to the immigration and have my married name registered. I did not believe it So I went home did my research and went to another office. I brought the same documents that I have presented before, I had my SS-5, birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport and I-94. Everything was examined and they have processed my application. The lady told me that I can come back after 7 working days and they can give me a letter showing my SS number. That's exactly what i did and was so surprise that they provided my SS number.

Less than 2 weeks later, I have my SS card. Take note, I applied without any EAD or GC in hand.

[Juan & Nan 12]

So on July 22nd my wife applied for her SSN using her Employment authorization card she received. She brought in all her documentation (Marriage, Birth Certs, etc) and she answered all of their questions and submitted her application form. She was told by the lady that they would hold the application for 10 days pending an Immigration check or something (To make sure the records are updated). From that point it would take 2-4 weeks to receive the SSN card in the mail.

With all that said we have still not received her SSN card. We tried to both go to the office on Wednesday and they decided to change their hours from 8-4pm to 8-3:30pm without telling anyone and we got there at 3:40pm GRR!

Anyways, my wife went there yesterday with her GC in hand and all her other docs (Birth cert, marriage cert, etc) and she was told that the original application she filled out was not sent. She was told that since she was approved and has her GC in hand that she would automatically be sent a SSN card.

My question is: Is this accurate? Or is this guy blowing smoke?

NOOOO!!! He is blowing smoke. Go to the SS office and apply, they need to verify documents.

[Achillezz 0]

I thought so! Thanks all for the help. Im going to talk to them personally. Im gonna try another office and send in a formal complaint about the other office (Like it matters any). Thanks everyone.

This is really an issue because my wife has been turned down on several job offers because she has no SSN or DL. So sad that one lil card holds so much sway over someones life.

Thanks again all.

[Richie Rich 70]

I applied for a SSN at the SS office about 2 weeks after my Fiancee arrived on a K1 visa . We received it about 1 week later . After we were married -I had her name changed on the card . We received 1 week later with the new changes .