Ticking No on the SSA box on 260

[Abies 1,713]

Good day everyone,

 

Is there any negative effect of I tick the No box for SSA to be delivered to me via mail on the DS 260?

 

Please I need your responses.

[Crazy Cat 41,975]

If you check the "No" box, it just means you will have to physically go to the SS office to apply for a card........on the other hand, checking "Yes" will usually result in the SS card arriving very soon after entering the US .

My wife entered the US on June 23, 2017.  Her SS card arrived on July 3, 2017.

Edited June 4, 2018 by missileman

[Abies 1,713]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

If you check the "No" box, it just means you will have to physically go to the SS office to get a card........on the other hand, checking "Yes" will usually result in the SS card arriving very soon after entering the US on June 23, 2017.  Her SS card arrived on July 3, 2017.

 

My wife entered the U

Thanks alot.. my husband is going to take me to the SS office one or 2days after my arrival to have it done because I need to start up a certificate course immediately as well as my driving test

Edited June 4, 2018 by Abies

[OlayemiLoray 172]

9 hours ago, Abies said:

Thanks alot.. my husband is going to take me to the SS office one or 2days after my arrival to have it done because I need to start up a certificate course immediately as well as my driving test

@Abies we clicked the yes for that box and still had to go into the SSA office to apply for a social security card..The first time we gone, the agent told us we had to wait until 21 days for him to be here in America, so we waited it out 24 days, went back, processed his paperwork and he will receive his card this week..Now it maybe different in every State because I have read where some hadn't received their card and had to go in person..He actually got his green card before his ss card..

[Teemo 252]

10 hours ago, Abies said:

Thanks alot.. my husband is going to take me to the SS office one or 2days after my arrival to have it done because I need to start up a certificate course immediately as well as my driving test

Doubt that would save any time

[Abies 1,713]

1 hour ago, OlayemiLoray said:

@Abies we clicked the yes for that box and still had to go into the SSA office to apply for a social security card..The first time we gone, the agent told us we had to wait until 21 days for him to be here in America, so we waited it out 24 days, went back, processed his paperwork and he will receive his card this week..Now it maybe different in every State because I have read where some hadn't received their card and had to go in person..He actually got his green card before his ss card..

Thank you so much sis. Hows hubby enjoying the new life?

[OlayemiLoray 172]

12 hours ago, Abies said:

Thank you so much sis. Hows hubby enjoying the new life?

@Abies he is loving it here and I am so glad....

[Eye 74]

On 6/4/2018 at 12:59 PM, Abies said:

Thanks alot.. my husband is going to take me to the SS office one or 2days after my arrival to have it done because I need to start up a certificate course immediately as well as my driving test

That might not save time, I'd suggest you tick yes and still go to the SS office once you arrive. No penalty for doing either. 

[payxibka 10,045]

On 6/4/2018 at 12:59 PM, Abies said:

Thanks alot.. my husband is going to take me to the SS office one or 2days after my arrival to have it done because I need to start up a certificate course immediately as well as my driving test

I don’t know what state you live in but an ssn should not prevent you from getting a d/l or start school

[Abies 1,713]

16 hours ago, payxibka said:

I don’t know what state you live in but an ssn should not prevent you from getting a d/l or start school

California

22 hours ago, Eye said:

That might not save time, I'd suggest you tick yes and still go to the SS office once you arrive. No penalty for doing either. 

Ok sis

[payxibka 10,045]

4 minutes ago, Abies said:

California

Ok sis

I think it is wrong but California does require SSN.  

[NikLR 13,227]

Most states will require an SSN, legal presence dov, and proof of residency.  Checking no will not get you an SSN any faster.  It takes time for you to be in the system. 

Edited June 7, 2018 by NikLR