When shall I recieve my social security number after entering USA as immigrant

[Hamdy ELgallad 1]

Dears, 

Three weeks passed since I entered USA as an immigrant, but unfortunately till now I haven’t receive my social security number.

 

 

Can any valuable member  advice or share his personal experience about the time it takes till I recieve my social security number 

[JeanneAdil 6,203]

did u mark the ds 260 for USCIS to do the work to get your SS #

 

If not,  make an appointment with SS office taking your passport with the stamp for the F3 and another proof of ID and apply for SS card

[Ontarkie 13,917]

~~Moved to SSN, from General Immigration Discussion~~

[Hamdy ELgallad 1]

3 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

did u mark the ds 260 for USCIS to do the work to get your SS #

 

If not,  make an appointment with SS office taking your passport with the stamp for the F3 and another proof of ID and apply for SS card

Yes, we filled Ds260 when we applied for the immigration visa 

[JeanneAdil 6,203]

1 hour ago, Hamdy ELgallad said:

Yes, we filled Ds260 when we applied for the immigration visa 

all immigrants do

BUT did u mark the box for USICS to apply for the SS #?

if not, u need to apply 

[top_secret 2,063]

It seems like people either receive them really fast.  Like in a week or two.  Or else, a few people just don't receive them at all even if they did check the box.  If it's been 3 weeks it's probably just about time to make an enquiry at the Social Security office.

[Hamdy ELgallad 1]

12 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

all immigrants do

BUT did u mark the box for USICS to apply for the SS #?

if not, u need to apply 

We selected delivery of SSI to same address on Ds260 

[mam521 1,725]

12 hours ago, Hamdy ELgallad said:

We selected delivery of SSI to same address on Ds260 

Then take your information (I-551, other ID) to the SSA and inquire.  Sometimes the SSN's aren't issued, despite having checked the box on the DS-260.  

[TexasRafael 102]

18 hours ago, Hamdy ELgallad said:

Dears, 

Three weeks passed since I entered USA as an immigrant, but unfortunately till now I haven’t receive my social security number.

 

 

Can any valuable member  advice or share his personal experience about the time it takes till I recieve my social security number 

Given that my husband had checked off the box to have the Social Security card issued once he entered the US, his card arrived in 6 weeks and his green card in 2 months.  I think if you had checked the box for them to issue a social security number upon your arrival, you are still ok time wise. 

[Hamdy ELgallad 1]

1 hour ago, mam521 said:

Then take your information (I-551, other ID) to the SSA and inquire.  Sometimes the SSN's aren't issued, despite having checked the box on the DS-260.  

Can I open bank account or apply for driving license without SSN? could I walk in or there I should take an appointment?

[mam521 1,725]

1 hour ago, Hamdy ELgallad said:

Can I open bank account or apply for driving license without SSN? could I walk in or there I should take an appointment?

Your I-551 serves as your proof of identity and proof of legal status until your physical greencard comes.  You should be able to take your passport with that I-551 into your local DMV (or DPS in my case) with proof of residency and apply for your driver's license.  Those state agencies can do what is called a SAVE verification which will check the USCIS database and verify your legal status.  

 

The bank might be a bit trickier, but, depending on the bank, you should be able to get a bank account.  The reason there is hesitation is because the banks do have obligation to report to the IRS and to do so, they need your SSN.  Additionally, it's challenging to build your credit rating without a file to report to.  A local credit union can probably help you out until you get a SSN.  At that point, you might choose to stay with the credit union or open an account with one of the larger banks.  

[Hamdy ELgallad 1]

8 minutes ago, mam521 said:

Your I-551 serves as your proof of identity and proof of legal status until your physical greencard comes.  You should be able to take your passport with that I-551 into your local DMV (or DPS in my case) with proof of residency and apply for your driver's license.  Those state agencies can do what is called a SAVE verification which will check the USCIS database and verify your legal status.  

 

The bank might be a bit trickier, but, depending on the bank, you should be able to get a bank account.  The reason there is hesitation is because the banks do have obligation to report to the IRS and to do so, they need your SSN.  Additionally, it's challenging to build your credit rating without a file to report to.  A local credit union can probably help you out until you get a SSN.  At that point, you might choose to stay with the credit union or open an account with one of the larger banks.  

This information is quite helpful, thanks for the guidance and clarification.

[hs2210 0]

I arrived almost four weeks ago and I still haven’t received my SSN or green card. I think it’s probably something to do with luck and location. 

[OldUser 4,820]

On 2/3/2024 at 10:40 AM, hs2210 said:

I arrived almost four weeks ago and I still haven’t received my SSN or green card. I think it’s probably something to do with luck and location. 

Did you pay the fee for GC?

[Hamdy ELgallad 1]

12 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Did you pay the fee for GC?

yes I did

I have other question, can I receive the green card before receiving SSN or the green card wont be issued till I receive the ssn