After the big move...next steps? (CR1 visa)

[CanAmerican 0]

Hey everyone,

So I moved to California 2 days ago and have to go through the whole adjustment process.

I was wondering how long it takes for the SSN to come in? Do I have to do anything in regards to that or just wait?

Someone told me to go to the Social security office and apply for it in person even if you asked for it to be mailed in the application since this will be faster than waiting 3 weeks. Anyone else do that?

Thanks everyone!

[Otto 83]

The SS card should come in a couple of weeks - if it doesn't (which it might not, for unknown reasons) you can go down to the SSA office and submit an SS-5 application for one. It's supposed to come automatically but sometimes not.

[trailmix 77]

Yes and you are going to have to wait anyway, they won't have you in there system any sooner than 2 weeks, minimum.

Lots of people have had to do this in spite of indicating on the DS-230 that they would like it mailed to them automatically.

Edited November 25, 2009 by trailmix

[Flames9_RN 358]

yep, like the others have stated! If after 10 BUSINESS days no SSN, head to the closest office ask about the status of it. be prepared to file for a new one. download the form at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.html