How long to receive SSN?

[TTG 8]

Hey everyone. I've received my IR1 and am getting ready to move. Just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to receive social security number after I arrive in the US. I opted on CEAC during the DS-260 form to have this process be automated. 

 

General timeline is much appreciated as I think I need the SSN to get a driver's license and I need that ASAP when I get there! 

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

9 minutes ago, TTG said:

Hey everyone. I've received my IR1 and am getting ready to move. Just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to receive social security number after I arrive in the US. I opted on CEAC during the DS-260 form to have this process be automated. 

 

General timeline is much appreciated as I think I need the SSN to get a driver's license and I need that ASAP when I get there! 

Anywhere between 4-8 weeks. It should happen automatically but for some people they have problems matching up records so it could take longer. At the 4 weeks mark, if you still don’t have it, I’d start calling or going in person to the local SSN office and start asking question. They can tell if a number has been assigned or not. 

 

My mom enter last November, received GC on the 3rd week and SSN the 4th week.

 

 

Edited February 19, 2019 by USS_Voyager

[RudelCraig 12]

Hi TTG

 

I landed Dec 2017, received my green card in just under 4 weeks. I also noted on my DS260 to have the SS number issued upon my arrival, but it never happened. We went to the SS office and they had me on record and issued me the SS number, no problems. The SS card arrived in the mail after 10 days. I would advise to go to your SS office upon landing and apply for the SS number.

 

I did not need my SS number for my drivers license: I went for my drivers license (before receiving my SS or green card) and the drivers license office issued me a drivers license that was valid according to the wording on the visa. When you get your visa, it'll state "upon endorsement serves as temporary I-551 evidencing permanent residence for a year". This meant my drivers license was only valid for a year and I had to go Dec 2018 and have my drivers renewed. I realise this will cost a bit more but you can get your drivers license without the SS number.

 

Hope it helps!

[TTG 8]

9 hours ago, RudelCraig said:

Hi TTG

 

I landed Dec 2017, received my green card in just under 4 weeks. I also noted on my DS260 to have the SS number issued upon my arrival, but it never happened. We went to the SS office and they had me on record and issued me the SS number, no problems. The SS card arrived in the mail after 10 days. I would advise to go to your SS office upon landing and apply for the SS number.

  

I did not need my SS number for my drivers license: I went for my drivers license (before receiving my SS or green card) and the drivers license office issued me a drivers license that was valid according to the wording on the visa. When you get your visa, it'll state "upon endorsement serves as temporary I-551 evidencing permanent residence for a year". This meant my drivers license was only valid for a year and I had to go Dec 2018 and have my drivers renewed. I realise this will cost a bit more but you can get your drivers license without the SS number.

  

 Hope it helps!

Thanks for your reply. I guess I'll hit up the SS office and just get myself an SSN in person then. I don't much fancy waiting for anything these days lol, especially after this visa process.

I see that you're in Wyoming. I think California DMV has a rule that basically says if a DL applicant is eligible for an SSN then one must be provided for the DL application. I don't want to try my luck and waste my time at the DMV so would like to get the SSN sooner rather than later. 
 

 

[Ryan H 3,813]

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