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I've been having the same with it not being recognised when trying to create a My social account on ssa.  I received my card this week after arriving on the 5th Sept.  
 
Will try the above tips. Thanks all. 

I have been in the US for 3 weeks now. Not that long I know but I have had multiple job interviews and they all want ssn. I called the ssa and they didn't see any info on me.  I went to the local office for a meeting and they are looking into raising a new request as long as there isn't a number assigned to me.  Frustrating as I've not been able to proceed with employment or bank accounts etc.  Currently have no way to prove my address as everything to get proof will require ssn etc.  

Thought I would update here as well as the review section.  
I arrived in the US on september 5th, so I've been here a couple of weeks. 
 
Leaving Heathrow there was a slight issue as there was a block on my passport being a UK one, so luckily the Delta guy checking me in handled it well and called a number and discussed my visa etc and it was cleared. 
 
I landed in Atlanta for my onward flight to Alabama (my final stop) and it was so relaxed and quiet.  There was hardly anyone there.  My wife (who travelled with me as she was already in the UK on a spousal visa anyway) and I were directed to foreign entry.  We went through and the guy asked a couple questions which are typical such as where were we staying and was I happy for the address on the visa to be where my green card would be sent.  I chose to update the address as we had leased our own place and wouldnt be with her sister now.   He mentioned he was a Alabama guy and wished us well and directed us to a waiting area. 
 
After about 5 minutes my name was called and I went to the counter and the guys first words were "what happened to the pink hair?" ( as for one of my pictures during visa process my hair was pink).  Then he gave me a piece of paper with key details of administrations and confirmed the address and told me to give it a few days for any updates on social security as it was labour day weekend and said "welcome home". And that was it!!
Since then I have had 4 job interviews and am just waiting on my social security card to arrive so I can complete a couple of background checks.  
 
 

Thought I would update here as well as the review section.  
I arrived in the US on september 5th, so I've been here a couple of weeks. 
 
Leaving Heathrow there was a slight issue as there was a block on my passport being a UK one, so luckily the Delta guy checking me in handled it well and called a number and discussed my visa etc and it was cleared. 
 
I landed in Atlanta for my onward flight to Alabama (my final stop) and it was so relaxed and quiet.  There was hardly anyone there.  My wife (who travelled with me as she was already in the UK on a spousal visa anyway) and I were directed to foreign entry.  We went through and the guy asked a couple questions which are typical such as where were we staying and was I happy for the address on the visa to be where my green card would be sent.  I chose to update the address as we had leased our own place and wouldnt be with her sister now.   He mentioned he was a Alabama guy and wished us well and directed us to a waiting area. 
 
After about 5 minutes my name was called and I went to the counter and the guys first words were "what happened to the pink hair?" ( as for one of my pictures during visa process my hair was pink).  Then he gave me a piece of paper with key details of administrations and confirmed the address and told me to give it a few days for any updates on social security as it was labour day weekend and said "welcome home". And that was it!!
Since then I have had 4 job interviews and am just waiting on my social security card to arrive so I can complete a couple of background checks.  
 
 

Thought I would update here as well as the review section.  
I arrived in the US on september 5th, so I've been here a couple of weeks. 
 
Leaving Heathrow there was a slight issue as there was a block on my passport being a UK one, so luckily the Delta guy checking me in handled it well and called a number and discussed my visa etc and it was cleared. 
 
I landed in Atlanta for my onward flight to Alabama (my final stop) and it was so relaxed and quiet.  There was hardly anyone there.  My wife (who travelled with me as she was already in the UK on a spousal visa anyway) and I were directed to foreign entry.  We went through and the guy asked a couple questions which are typical such as where were we staying and was I happy for the address on the visa to be where my green card would be sent.  I chose to update the address as we had leased our own place and wouldnt be with her sister now.   He mentioned he was a Alabama guy and wished us well and directed us to a waiting area. 
 
After about 5 minutes my name was called and I went to the counter and the guys first words were "what happened to the pink hair?" ( as for one of my pictures during visa process my hair was pink).  Then he gave me a piece of paper with key details of administrations and confirmed the address and told me to give it a few days for any updates on social security as it was labour day weekend and said "welcome home". And that was it!!
Since then I have had 4 job interviews and am just waiting on my social security card to arrive so I can complete a couple of background checks.  
 
 

Thought I would update here as well as the review section.  
I arrived in the US on september 5th, so I've been here a couple of weeks. 
 
Leaving Heathrow there was a slight issue as there was a block on my passport being a UK one, so luckily the Delta guy checking me in handled it well and called a number and discussed my visa etc and it was cleared. 
 
I landed in Atlanta for my onward flight to Alabama (my final stop) and it was so relaxed and quiet.  There was hardly anyone there.  My wife (who travelled with me as she was already in the UK on a spousal visa anyway) and I were directed to foreign entry.  We went through and the guy asked a couple questions which are typical such as where were we staying and was I happy for the address on the visa to be where my green card would be sent.  I chose to update the address as we had leased our own place and wouldnt be with her sister now.   He mentioned he was a Alabama guy and wished us well and directed us to a waiting area. 
 
After about 5 minutes my name was called and I went to the counter and the guys first words were "what happened to the pink hair?" ( as for one of my pictures during visa process my hair was pink).  Then he gave me a piece of paper with key details of administrations and confirmed the address and told me to give it a few days for any updates on social security as it was labour day weekend and said "welcome home". And that was it!!
Since then I have had 4 job interviews and am just waiting on my social security card to arrive so I can complete a couple of background checks.  
 
 

Thought I would update here as well as the review section.  
I arrived in the US on september 5th, so I've been here a couple of weeks. 
 
Leaving Heathrow there was a slight issue as there was a block on my passport being a UK one, so luckily the Delta guy checking me in handled it well and called a number and discussed my visa etc and it was cleared. 
 
I landed in Atlanta for my onward flight to Alabama (my final stop) and it was so relaxed and quiet.  There was hardly anyone there.  My wife (who travelled with me as she was already in the UK on a spousal visa anyway) and I were directed to foreign entry.  We went through and the guy asked a couple questions which are typical such as where were we staying and was I happy for the address on the visa to be where my green card would be sent.  I chose to update the address as we had leased our own place and wouldnt be with her sister now.   He mentioned he was a Alabama guy and wished us well and directed us to a waiting area. 
 
After about 5 minutes my name was called and I went to the counter and the guys first words were "what happened to the pink hair?" ( as for one of my pictures during visa process my hair was pink).  Then he gave me a piece of paper with key details of administrations and confirmed the address and told me to give it a few days for any updates on social security as it was labour day weekend and said "welcome home". And that was it!!
Since then I have had 4 job interviews and am just waiting on my social security card to arrive so I can complete a couple of background checks.  
 
 

I just entered last week, but in Boston. It was quite busy in secondary with a lot of students entering, and most foreign family members having to be sent to secondary as well due to the travel ban. 
 
It took me 1 hr in secondary, so based on that I would hope 5 hrs is plenty! 😄 

They are super quick.  Just received my package and passport back with the visa in it. appointment was monday 11:30 and have received all my docs and visa by friday 12:30!  

They are super quick.  Just received my package and passport back with the visa in it. appointment was monday 11:30 and have received all my docs and visa by friday 12:30!  

YAY!! Congrats.  I had mine on Monday and it was much the same.  Very quick.  I even had an email yesterday saying that my passport etc will be delivered back today!!

YAY!! Congrats.  I had mine on Monday and it was much the same.  Very quick.  I even had an email yesterday saying that my passport etc will be delivered back today!!

Thank you. The second one is the one they gave me. The first one I hadn't tried - it says AP, I can only hope it's the short kind...

Hey all
 
I had my interview today at London.
We are DCF IR1, my wife is here on a 30 month marriage visa after arriving as a fiance. 
Anyway, there was a wheeled desk thing (similar to some phone shops have) outside with two people at who I had to go and see first.  They asked for passport and DS260 confirmation.  They wrote my appointment time one the confirmation page and said theyd call me when its 15-20 minutes before my appointment (as I'd gotten there early).  My wife wasnt allowed in with me due to covid.  
I went into security, had to take a swig of my water to prove it wasnt a bomb or something, but was simple enough.  It was empty leading to the main building after the airport style security.  
A really friendly guy at the reception desk in the embassy asked for ds260 and stuck a sticker to it with my number, told me to go upstairs in the lift then turn left to immigration. 
Btw, the lift has two sets of doors.  When you walk in, turn 180 so you dont look like a plonked when you get to floor one and have your back to the room!
From there I went to immigration. Sat down and waited for my number to be called (the sticker told me to sit by windows 20-21 for my number to show).
I went to the window when the screen told me and gave my documents to the lady. She also had me give my fingerprints and adjusted my visa type from cr1 to IR1 as we were married 2 years in may. 
Then to cashier to pay the fee. They wouldnt take cash, which I brought as I was worried my paranoid bank would stop the payment as they always do when I try and buy something important (airline tickets last time).
Sat back down for all of 2 minutes and was called to another window.  Made to give an oath then asked a few questions, nothing too invasive. Then after 10 minutes with him (if that) he said all was approved and I'd receive it within 2 weeks and congratulations.  
All in all, from entering the embassy to getting out, it was not even 30 minutes.  My appointment was 11:30 and call history to tell my mum was 11:46, but I did go in about 11:15.  
 

 
 

Hey all
 
I had my interview today at London.
We are DCF IR1, my wife is here on a 30 month marriage visa after arriving as a fiance. 
Anyway, there was a wheeled desk thing (similar to some phone shops have) outside with two people at who I had to go and see first.  They asked for passport and DS260 confirmation.  They wrote my appointment time one the confirmation page and said theyd call me when its 15-20 minutes before my appointment (as I'd gotten there early).  My wife wasnt allowed in with me due to covid.  
I went into security, had to take a swig of my water to prove it wasnt a bomb or something, but was simple enough.  It was empty leading to the main building after the airport style security.  
A really friendly guy at the reception desk in the embassy asked for ds260 and stuck a sticker to it with my number, told me to go upstairs in the lift then turn left to immigration. 
Btw, the lift has two sets of doors.  When you walk in, turn 180 so you dont look like a plonked when you get to floor one and have your back to the room!
From there I went to immigration. Sat down and waited for my number to be called (the sticker told me to sit by windows 20-21 for my number to show).
I went to the window when the screen told me and gave my documents to the lady. She also had me give my fingerprints and adjusted my visa type from cr1 to IR1 as we were married 2 years in may. 
Then to cashier to pay the fee. They wouldnt take cash, which I brought as I was worried my paranoid bank would stop the payment as they always do when I try and buy something important (airline tickets last time).
Sat back down for all of 2 minutes and was called to another window.  Made to give an oath then asked a few questions, nothing too invasive. Then after 10 minutes with him (if that) he said all was approved and I'd receive it within 2 weeks and congratulations.  
All in all, from entering the embassy to getting out, it was not even 30 minutes.  My appointment was 11:30 and call history to tell my mum was 11:46, but I did go in about 11:15.  
 

 
 

Hey all
 
I had my interview today at London.
We are DCF IR1, my wife is here on a 30 month marriage visa after arriving as a fiance. 
Anyway, there was a wheeled desk thing (similar to some phone shops have) outside with two people at who I had to go and see first.  They asked for passport and DS260 confirmation.  They wrote my appointment time one the confirmation page and said theyd call me when its 15-20 minutes before my appointment (as I'd gotten there early).  My wife wasnt allowed in with me due to covid.  
I went into security, had to take a swig of my water to prove it wasnt a bomb or something, but was simple enough.  It was empty leading to the main building after the airport style security.  
A really friendly guy at the reception desk in the embassy asked for ds260 and stuck a sticker to it with my number, told me to go upstairs in the lift then turn left to immigration. 
Btw, the lift has two sets of doors.  When you walk in, turn 180 so you dont look like a plonked when you get to floor one and have your back to the room!
From there I went to immigration. Sat down and waited for my number to be called (the sticker told me to sit by windows 20-21 for my number to show).
I went to the window when the screen told me and gave my documents to the lady. She also had me give my fingerprints and adjusted my visa type from cr1 to IR1 as we were married 2 years in may. 
Then to cashier to pay the fee. They wouldnt take cash, which I brought as I was worried my paranoid bank would stop the payment as they always do when I try and buy something important (airline tickets last time).
Sat back down for all of 2 minutes and was called to another window.  Made to give an oath then asked a few questions, nothing too invasive. Then after 10 minutes with him (if that) he said all was approved and I'd receive it within 2 weeks and congratulations.  
All in all, from entering the embassy to getting out, it was not even 30 minutes.  My appointment was 11:30 and call history to tell my mum was 11:46, but I did go in about 11:15.  
 

 
 

Hey all
 
I had my interview today at London.
We are DCF IR1, my wife is here on a 30 month marriage visa after arriving as a fiance. 
Anyway, there was a wheeled desk thing (similar to some phone shops have) outside with two people at who I had to go and see first.  They asked for passport and DS260 confirmation.  They wrote my appointment time one the confirmation page and said theyd call me when its 15-20 minutes before my appointment (as I'd gotten there early).  My wife wasnt allowed in with me due to covid.  
I went into security, had to take a swig of my water to prove it wasnt a bomb or something, but was simple enough.  It was empty leading to the main building after the airport style security.  
A really friendly guy at the reception desk in the embassy asked for ds260 and stuck a sticker to it with my number, told me to go upstairs in the lift then turn left to immigration. 
Btw, the lift has two sets of doors.  When you walk in, turn 180 so you dont look like a plonked when you get to floor one and have your back to the room!
From there I went to immigration. Sat down and waited for my number to be called (the sticker told me to sit by windows 20-21 for my number to show).
I went to the window when the screen told me and gave my documents to the lady. She also had me give my fingerprints and adjusted my visa type from cr1 to IR1 as we were married 2 years in may. 
Then to cashier to pay the fee. They wouldnt take cash, which I brought as I was worried my paranoid bank would stop the payment as they always do when I try and buy something important (airline tickets last time).
Sat back down for all of 2 minutes and was called to another window.  Made to give an oath then asked a few questions, nothing too invasive. Then after 10 minutes with him (if that) he said all was approved and I'd receive it within 2 weeks and congratulations.  
All in all, from entering the embassy to getting out, it was not even 30 minutes.  My appointment was 11:30 and call history to tell my mum was 11:46, but I did go in about 11:15.  
 

 
 

Hey all
 
I had my interview today at London.
We are DCF IR1, my wife is here on a 30 month marriage visa after arriving as a fiance. 
Anyway, there was a wheeled desk thing (similar to some phone shops have) outside with two people at who I had to go and see first.  They asked for passport and DS260 confirmation.  They wrote my appointment time one the confirmation page and said theyd call me when its 15-20 minutes before my appointment (as I'd gotten there early).  My wife wasnt allowed in with me due to covid.  
I went into security, had to take a swig of my water to prove it wasnt a bomb or something, but was simple enough.  It was empty leading to the main building after the airport style security.  
A really friendly guy at the reception desk in the embassy asked for ds260 and stuck a sticker to it with my number, told me to go upstairs in the lift then turn left to immigration. 
Btw, the lift has two sets of doors.  When you walk in, turn 180 so you dont look like a plonked when you get to floor one and have your back to the room!
From there I went to immigration. Sat down and waited for my number to be called (the sticker told me to sit by windows 20-21 for my number to show).
I went to the window when the screen told me and gave my documents to the lady. She also had me give my fingerprints and adjusted my visa type from cr1 to IR1 as we were married 2 years in may. 
Then to cashier to pay the fee. They wouldnt take cash, which I brought as I was worried my paranoid bank would stop the payment as they always do when I try and buy something important (airline tickets last time).
Sat back down for all of 2 minutes and was called to another window.  Made to give an oath then asked a few questions, nothing too invasive. Then after 10 minutes with him (if that) he said all was approved and I'd receive it within 2 weeks and congratulations.  
All in all, from entering the embassy to getting out, it was not even 30 minutes.  My appointment was 11:30 and call history to tell my mum was 11:46, but I did go in about 11:15.  
 

 
 

Hey all
 
I had my interview today at London.
We are DCF IR1, my wife is here on a 30 month marriage visa after arriving as a fiance. 
Anyway, there was a wheeled desk thing (similar to some phone shops have) outside with two people at who I had to go and see first.  They asked for passport and DS260 confirmation.  They wrote my appointment time one the confirmation page and said theyd call me when its 15-20 minutes before my appointment (as I'd gotten there early).  My wife wasnt allowed in with me due to covid.  
I went into security, had to take a swig of my water to prove it wasnt a bomb or something, but was simple enough.  It was empty leading to the main building after the airport style security.  
A really friendly guy at the reception desk in the embassy asked for ds260 and stuck a sticker to it with my number, told me to go upstairs in the lift then turn left to immigration. 
Btw, the lift has two sets of doors.  When you walk in, turn 180 so you dont look like a plonked when you get to floor one and have your back to the room!
From there I went to immigration. Sat down and waited for my number to be called (the sticker told me to sit by windows 20-21 for my number to show).
I went to the window when the screen told me and gave my documents to the lady. She also had me give my fingerprints and adjusted my visa type from cr1 to IR1 as we were married 2 years in may. 
Then to cashier to pay the fee. They wouldnt take cash, which I brought as I was worried my paranoid bank would stop the payment as they always do when I try and buy something important (airline tickets last time).
Sat back down for all of 2 minutes and was called to another window.  Made to give an oath then asked a few questions, nothing too invasive. Then after 10 minutes with him (if that) he said all was approved and I'd receive it within 2 weeks and congratulations.  
All in all, from entering the embassy to getting out, it was not even 30 minutes.  My appointment was 11:30 and call history to tell my mum was 11:46, but I did go in about 11:15.  
 

 
 

If NVC assigned you an interview date, then you register that appointment you already have (choice #1) and it will take you on to courier arrangements. This one won’t take you to a calendar of open appointment dates to pick your choice of dates because you already have been assigned a date by NVC.
 
If you are DCF that never went to NVC and the embassy provided you a case number so you could go online and pick your own appointment it’s #2.
 
If you got expedited out of NVC before they assigned your interview and you have no appointment date, then you have to schedule an appointment, meaning pick a date yourself online. #2

There’s a form to request your spouse. She should bring her passport for ID. On the embassy website FAQs
 
I would like my U.S. citizen spouse/fiancee/child accompany me to my interview
Please provide the date of the appointment and the name of your U.S. citizen spouse or fiance(e) and arrangements will be made for them to be admitted to the Embassy.  They will be required to bring with them photo-id for presentation to Embassy personnel.  Children not applying for visas may accompany you also. If 12 or over, we will require their name and they will require photo-id. Please provide the required information through our contact form.
When completing the form,  please include your case number (e.g. LND2013XXXXXX). Failure to do so will delay our response
 
HOWEVER, with social distancing and all, they may not be letting extras in at this time. I’ve also known spouses to talk their way in on the day. My fiancé did.
 
EDIT—- And the link to the form is no longer valid. Try this one https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/iv-contact_form/

Thank you! I know what you mean with the whole job interview thing, I hadn't thought about it like that but it makes complete sense!
 
The way I see it is if they think you're legit they're not gonna refuse your visa or put you into AP over what you're wearing/ how you look. Similarly, if they're suspicious they're not gonna approve you because you dressed smartly. With all the nerves you get before your interview the last thing you want to worry about is feeling physically uncomfortable, so just wear whatever you feel most best in, whether that's casual or business casual. You'll be fine, you got this! 💙

Awesome, thanks. 
 
I have mine on Monday so just going through the last minute stressing about everything lol 

Thanks! Just very basic questions: 
* how I'd met my husband
* where his family lives
* whether I/we would have health insurance. (they appear to be asking this question to everyone now)
 
They did not ask for the public charge form, but I had it prepared just in case. They were asking everyone about how people will get healthcare though. 
 
Thanks!! I am! 😄 
My main advice is, at this point, don't bother trying to bring your spouse with you. All the US spouses had to wait outside in the cold, because they haven't been updating the visitors lists. 

Sure thing! I updated my timeline with a review, but there relevant part is this: