Our experience in getting SSN

[joja201105 0]

Just thought it might be helpful for those who are applying for a SSN with EAD and having to go through the DHS verification --

We went to apply for a SSN after 3 weeks the EAD was issued. And were given a letter by SSA telling they would have to verify the documents with DHS, and that which would take up to 4 weeks. Stopped by the SSA after 2 weeks - nothing had been updated and were told to wait another 2 weeks.

We did not get the SS card after 4 weeks. So we emailed SSA online, which was not helpful. And we emailed the USCIS Headquarters Office of Service Center Operations (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ddce0b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=ddce0b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD). Got a reply in a couple of days telling our information had been updated in their SAVE system. And we received the SS card the same day.

So if you apply for a SSN with EAD and having to go through the DHS verification, it would be better to wait 4 weeks patiently first. If you did not get the SSN, go back in person to check with SSA. If the verification is still pending after 4 weeks. Email the USCIS Headquarters Office of Service Center Operations.

Hope it would help...