Social security

[jempot1188 5]

Hi all! When visa is issued is it safe to go to social sec office to see or call them to know if there is already a number that is assigned? Thank you!

[aleful 1,905]

hi

if 2 or 3 weeks have passed since you've arrived and you haven't received it in the mail, then you can go to your nearest office and apply for one

[Hypnos 6,576]

Not until PoE.

[jempot1188 5]

But will i get a number on POE? Just an assigned number not the actual card?

[JFH 12,190]

Not at the airport, no. It will arrive in the mail if you have selected that option or you can go to the office and apply after a few weeks. You need to allow time for your arrival to be added to the database.

[NikLR 13,227]

~~moved to SSN from IR1/CR1 process and procedures~~

[Imenebouzi 0]

Hi evryone !!

I'm just reading your post and I do have the same question, because I arrived in Usa in 23th January and didn't get my SSN yet ! when I went to the office, they just told me to wait until I recieved my greencard, so they can provide one ! And i'm so confused because I don't know if it's really true! since I've chosen to recieve my SNN and CD by mail in my visa aplication !!!

Any reply would be appreciate!!

[NikLR 13,227]

You have a green card. The endorsed visa in your passport is a green card. If you dont get the SSN within 2-3 weeks then go to the SSA office and get one. It will not be sent to you automatically.

Also have you paid the immigrant fee of $165 on ELIS?

Edited February 28, 2016 by NLR