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18 minutes ago, KateD said:

Thanks for responding. Yep, we went into our local SSA office when he had his green card and the SSA officer started a third application but it can't be processed until the "mismatched'' is fixed. 

 

I haven't talked to USCIS again, yet, but will try tomorrow.

 

I was hoping someone had also experienced this and could provide some pointers but it's been quite here on VJ. 

 

Its a black box and I can't even understand what exactly the issue is, yet alone, know how to proceed. 

I'm sure I do remember reading on here some people with a similar problems. Maybe go to search and type in something like "Mixmatch SSN". See if anyone has encountered the same/similar issue. On a side note- have you checked SAVE CaseCheck to see what or if it shows up in there as being registered in the system? 

On 6/2/2022 at 12:25 PM, KateD said:

My husband originally came to the US on K-1 visa. We tried to obtain a SSN before we were married but ran into problems. The SSA could never really explain what the problem was other than Homeland Security found an error on our application. Eventually, we ran out of time and were told to reapply once we received his green card. It sounds like this is pretty common during the K-1 process and I wrote about it in another post.

 

So now he has received his green card and we went to the SSA office to reapply for a SSN. First they said we had two pending applications (one from when we tried during the K-1 visa period and another was opened on his behalf I believe since we checked that he wanted a SSN on the I-485 application). However, they could not process the SSN application because of a "mismatch in immigration status"' that was being investigated by Dept of Homeland Security. The SSA officer said there was nothing they could do since it was on the Dept of Homeland Security side but they did cancel the other 2 pending SSN applications. The SSA officer gave us a phone number to call Dept of Homeland Security but that number was a dead end. I reached out to USCIS and they said we would probably need to schedule an appointment with the local field office (they couldn't go into more detail since my husband wasn't around when I called them and they could only speak to the issue with him).

 

We'll reach back out to USCIS tomorrow but I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to proceed? Has anyone had a similar experience and how did you solve it?  

 

 

 

 

Oh this sounds like a major headache.🤦‍♀️ I'm so sorry you are dealing with paperwork errors like this. From the sounds of the roadblocks you are hitting though my only suggestion might be that If SSA cancelled "the other 2 pending SSN applications' maybe your husband could start from scratch again and begin the process of applying for a new SSN seeing he has his Green Card in hand. Make an appointment with local SS office, take the GC and all your documentation and start again. Maybe the "mismatch in immigration status" will be removed once the 2 pending applications have been cancelled. Good Luck👍 !!!

Yes I agree with the above post and would suggest you call them asap and make an appointment with your local office. You might have to still wait a few weeks for an available appointment and you can always cancel the appointment if the card turns up in the meantime. (However I would be very surprised if it did after waiting this long.) Good Luck

Hi HighVoltage,

From my experience with this a few months back, after ticking the D 260 box and waiting, and waiting and it never turned up, I had to then get an  appointment at the local SS office. After submitting the paper application at the appointment along with my ID documents etc,   SAVE showed exactly the same as yours has;  with the tick on "Case Returned to Agency". and "SAVE has returned your case to Maryland - Social Security Administration, SSA (Single Signon) (WS37)."

 I then received the SSN in the mail about 6 days later. Hopefully yours in on the way. Give it another week and maybe try ringing them again if it hasn't turned up. I know how you feel- It can be very frustrating! 😣 Hang in there.

18 hours ago, Dashinka said:

I agree with you regarding CBP, but of course we do not know the entire conversation that took place when the OP entered.  As to waiting, I found out when my cousins came over on DVs, it was easier to just go down to the SSA and apply even though they also checked the box on the DS260.  I know with Covid, getting an appointment at the SSA is more difficult, but still doable especially is someone has a job prospect, or wants to start working immediately.  In my cousin's case, they wanted to start working ASAP, so rather than wait in the dark hoping the feds transfer information efficiently, they had their SSNs in about 5 days.

Yes similar very recent situation here. Checked D-260 (thinking it would come as expected.) Patiently waited the suggested 3 weeks. Nothing showed up. Called SSA took first appointment available, which was in 5 weeks time, fully booked until then. Checked in with them a few times and tried in vain to see if any other appointments had become available sooner, but none turned up. Had appointment and received SSN, 9 days later. Total 9 1/2 weeks from POE. I ageree Covid has made wait times longer in some places. 

7 minutes ago, Purrikitty said:

Hi friends. I crossed into the US yesterday and all went well, but the border officer made a suggestion that has me confused.

 

When we filed for my IR1, we selected the option to have the SSN mailed to me. However, the officer told me I needed to go in person to an office and get the card myself. I told him we had selected the option to have it mailed and he told me to go anyway to avoid delays.

 

I don't mind going, but I don't want it to cause any trouble if I do need to wait (can these things be double issued?). Has this happened to anyone else? Should I go and get the SSN from the office or will that cause trouble since I selected to mail it?

I wish CBP would all mention this to everyone when they first enter into the USA. I suggest you ring your local office and book an appointment as they can take several weeks (especially during this time of Covid shutdowns.)  Book the appointment and if you SSN does happen to turn up by chance, you can always cancel the appointment you already booked. Best of Luck. 

1 minute ago, Maizie said:

Lil update:

 

I called a different office and they answered the phone right away, he told me I can only make an appointment with the office that is closest to my zip code which is the Tampa location. I explained everything to him and he sent them a message for me telling them to call me back so I can make my appointment. They have until tomorrow at noon to call me back or else I will be able to escalate it to management at the Seffner location.. at least its something 👍

 

He also confirmed that simply checking the SSN box on the DS260 is unfortunately sometimes not enough. He advised me to fill out form SS-5 and bring it with my when I get my appointment, they will be Able to tell me then if I have already been processed for a number or not.

This is great result! Hopefully they call you back and have an appointment available asap. The advice he has given you is correct. Fill out the SS5 and take your other ID (Passport ect) when you go in for the appointment. Good Luck! 

14 minutes ago, Maizie said:

I hope I am able to figure this out, why would they make it so difficult? they make us wait years to be able to receive our visas but we cannot even contribute to society when we get here? How am I supposed to live my life without a job, bank card, drivers licence, etc.

Yes I agree it's crazy! 

Stay strong! There are no short cuts with immigration and SSA and going on the Tampa office google reviews like all SSA reviews - this process will test your patience! 

Keep ringing and ringing and start early in the morning, hopefully you will get lucky. 

 Best of luck. 👍

1 minute ago, Maizie said:

I can try another office but I really need the appt to be for the tampa one but its worth a try. I did check for SSN on DS260.

Yes you really need to be very flexible when it comes to SS and it seems you definitely can't rely on ticking the box on the DS260. Thats is a total hit and miss situation. Some are lucky and get it in the mail, others have to chase it up and make appointments at SSA office, which are even harder to get due to the current Covid situation. 

I would ring around to all of them in your nearby vicinity and see if you can secure an appointment somewhere and to be very honest they are usually- not that helpful. There will probably be a bit of a wait.😞

5 hours ago, ARJey said:

Got my social security today. Im happy, but it took too long. Make sure to have your name on mailbox, especially those living in apartments. Good luck, fellas!

Hey Well done! Wow 🙄 What a comedy show but you finally got it! Thanks for following up and letting us know. It's obviously just hit and miss. 

2 hours ago, ARJey said:

Hi, buddy. No luck yet. Not today. I contacted office, i need to wait for someone to call me back. I will update my case. Dont worry

👍 Thanks and Good luck!

4 minutes ago, Jho369 said:

Yes she did. We went to a local SSN office and reapplied but that still took a couple months. They said the homeland security needs to release the hold for unknown reason. If you never went to your local SSN office, they will tell you to reapply like they did for me. I had to call them every week. It’s not an easy task to call someone there and talk to a real person.

Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it.

Sounds like it would be best that I visit the local office well and try to get it sorted out. I was hoping it would all go smoothly without any delays or hitches, but that was probably just wishful thinking. 🤦‍♀️ 

On 6/24/2021 at 6:40 AM, Jho369 said:

My MIL entered to the US about a month or so now, no green card, no SSN. Is there somewhere I can check?

Hi, Did your MIL end up receiving her SSN? Were you able to check anywhere online or did you have to contact them ? I am waiting too and not sure how long to hang out before I contact them. 

On 11/18/2021 at 5:44 PM, ARJey said:

Hello everyone! Just so you know, tomorrow will be the day when 8 weeks will pass after being in ss office. I signed a form to get a new ss card on September 24th, 2021 and still got no news. Will call them, but i guess we all have to wait. Good luck!

Hi ,

I am wondering if you have had any luck in getting your SSN yet?

I am in a similar situation waiting and nothing has turned up yet. I'm not sure how long I should wait before contacting the local office. 🤔

Thanks so much for this report and for taking the effort to update on the progress of the EO. Will be following along closely to see what is to come of this in the near future.

Thanks again to  WORRIEDSPOUSE and geowrian 🙂