SSN question

[incanada1234 0]

When exactly do they process the SSN? Is it when you're approved at the interview or when you activate the CR1/IR1? I ask because we've decided to stay a month longer (after the interview) in Canada but I'd really like to get the process started for his SSN before we get to the U.S. I know that almost everyone has to go to the gov't office in person since they rarely actually mail you the card, but should we activate his visa a month before leaving so as to at least put the process in motion? Thanks.

[Flames9_RN 358]

The ball doesnt start rolling till you hand the evelope over at POE when you activate the visa!!

[I'm Gone 60]

http://www.ssa.gov/oig/ADOBEPDF/A-08-04-14093.pdf

Flowchart at bottom Starts on page B1

[incanada1234 0]

So is it bad to drive to the border, activate the visa, and stay in Canada for another month before actually moving to the U.S.?

[I'm Gone 60]

So is it bad to drive to the border, activate the visa, and stay in Canada for another month before actually moving to the U.S.?

As far as the SSN the only problem I can see is will there be someone at the address if the SSN is assigned and card is mailed, otherwise it will be sent back and you will then need to apply for a replacement card.

[incanada1234 0]

Does someone have to sign for it? We'll be staying with my mom until we buy a house, but she works during the day.

[I'm Gone 60]

Does someone have to sign for it? We'll be staying with my mom until we buy a house, but she works during the day.

No just first class mail.

[incanada1234 0]

Excellent. Thanks

[I'm Gone 60]

Excellent. Thanks

Might be a good idea if she mentions to the postman that you are living there, just in case they question the name being different than the rest of the mail.

[incanada1234 0]

Yes, good point. Hmmm, I hope they'll still let her have the mail. Oh wait, I'll just make out the envelope in my name and c/o my mom.

Here's another question - since I'll be paying the postage and buying the envelope so they can mail the visa to us, what exactly do I buy? Can I buy any form of shipment (i.e. regular mail, certified, etc)?