SSN and Driver's license

[newliweds 0]

I did my first POE on August 30th, then I flew back to Canada after a week and now I am finally settled in.

Just a few days ago, my wife received my green card the I-551, but still no SSN yet. I called the 1-800 number on the welcome booklet and it's only a automatic messages telling us how to get the application form.

Should I re apply for it or keep on waiting ?

and about the driver's license, I currently have the Canadian class 5 license, I understand I can drive right away with this license but it's best to apply an American one. My question is, will it be a different procedure, i.e. skipping the written test part ?

Thanks for answering it and you guys have a nice weekend.

[CanadaLove 16]

I did my first POE on August 30th, then I flew back to Canada after a week and now I am finally settled in.

Just a few days ago, my wife received my green card the I-551, but still no SSN yet. I called the 1-800 number on the welcome booklet and it's only a automatic messages telling us how to get the application form.

Should I re apply for it or keep on waiting ?

and about the driver's license, I currently have the Canadian class 5 license, I understand I can drive right away with this license but it's best to apply an American one. My question is, will it be a different procedure, i.e. skipping the written test part ?

Thanks for answering it and you guys have a nice weekend.

If you checked the box asking for your SSN at the POE, then wait about 3 weeks for it to come in the mail. If you don't see it in that time, then get to your local SSN office and apply there.

As for drivers license, it varies by state. Look at your state's DMV and that should answer your questions about whether you have to take written/driving tests or if you can just exchange it.