GREEN CARD AND SSN

[enjz 0]

Hi guyz, finally here in USA,,, I'm so happy but just miss my friends... I am just wondering when should I expect to have my green card... and about that SSN should I apply for it? or should I just wait for it? pls. help me guyz...

Hello joan,,,, where are u na? Haven't heard from you since? I am always chatting to Abby's wife, sheryl and they are planning to come to our place this Sunday!

Enjz

[dutchmatt 1]

If you haven't applied for it than how do you expect to get it?

Hello Joan!

[happywifeymom 4]

[if you came here as an immigrant your green card will be mailed to you in about 2 wks upon your arrival same with the SSN .If you came here on a k visa..you have to apply for both.Welcome to US of A.

[Chris Me lil D 17]

Hi guyz, finally here in USA,,, I'm so happy but just miss my friends... I am just wondering when should I expect to have my green card... and about that SSN should I apply for it? or should I just wait for it? pls. help me guyz...

Hello joan,,,, where are u na? Haven't heard from you since? I am always chatting to Abby's wife, sheryl and they are planning to come to our place this Sunday!

Enjz

Congratulations hun,

how about timeline?

:idea:

best wishes

[DouglasFiel 53]

My wife got her SS card 9 days after she arrived. Note: You will only get the Card if you answered Yes on the DS-230 -- 43a and 43b questions.

Do you want the Social

Security Administration to

assign you a SSN and issue a

card? (You must answer YES

to question 43b. to receive a

number and a card.)

Regards,

[canadian_wife 1,818]

If you haven't applied for it than how do you expect to get it?

because on the DS-230 you have the option of choosing if you want the SSN card mailed to you (not having to apply for it) - mixed reviews on if this actually works

OP - good luck.

[TayRivers 4]

My Parents arrived on a IR-5 visa 5 weeks ago, They have just got their "Welcome to America" letters and a email update to "Card production ordered" They should have their Greencards this week we hope. As for the SSN they both checked the box onn the DS230 but nothing has arrived, I took them to the local SSA office 10 days ago to find out what is happening with the SSN, the SSA had no trace of them. They had to complete the SS5 form and they are now waiting for their SSN, they were told to allow 4 - 6 weeks for them to arrive..

[enjz 0]

thanks guyz! I am here by CR1 immigrant visa. My friend with the same case told me to just hang on and wait for the gc and ssn, they are just going to mail it to me. Goodluck guys to all of you! And am always hoping for the best!

Enjz

[txladykat 1]

My husband checked the SSN issue option on the DS-230, but they never did issue it. He had to go down and apply for one. Very easy procedure though. You just take your passport (or green card if you already have it), fill out the one page application and turn it in. You can return to next day to find out what your SSN is if you need it for work purposes. Otherwise, the card itself usually arrives within 2 weeks.

[enjz 0]

got my ssn yesterday! I am so very happy!!!! thank God!!! Moreover, I also received my welcome letter on the same day.... what a lucky day!!! Hoping for a green card soon!!! dutchmatt, I believe yours is of different situation,,,, I am here by Cr1 and in your case u are K1 so,,, it's different....

enjz

[redglasses 1]

Great news! I am sure your GC is on the way.

[enjz 0]

you're right redglasses!!! got my green card yesterday!!! at my mail box!!! thank God!!! And to all of you!!!!

enjz

[celiothrkn 0]

We're applying for a CR1.

When you receive the green card in the mail, does USCIS issue it based on the name in your passport? Is there any room to choose the name on your green card - perhaps at the Port of Entry?

I know if you apply for a SSN at the SSA, you could choose to write in your new name.

[canadian_wife 1,818]

They generally issue the green card with the name that is on the visa (which is the same name in the passport). At the SSN office, there is little room to change your name without proper documentation

good luck.

[Arun+Catie 1]

you will receive your green card whenever they want to send it can 2 weeks or 2 months but for SSN it's better to visit ssa office and apply there even though you tick yes on ds-230 form. Good Luck