When do I receive SSN and GC on arrival to US??

[Nicamah 0]

Hello everyone.

I arrived with my American husband June 23,2010 so have been in the US for three weeks now. I was told at our interview that I should receive my SSN and GC with in three weeks. I have seen some jobs that I would like to apply for, but am not sure if I should wait until I have the documents in my hand, or tell potential employers that I am waiting for my papers. Also, is there anyway in which I can track it? any feedback on this would be appreciated. thank you.

[GC2010 7]

Hello everyone.

I arrived with my American husband June 23,2010 so have been in the US for three weeks now. I was told at our interview that I should receive my SSN and GC with in three weeks. I have seen some jobs that I would like to apply for, but am not sure if I should wait until I have the documents in my hand, or tell potential employers that I am waiting for my papers. Also, is there anyway in which I can track it? any feedback on this would be appreciated. thank you.

i well suggest that you wait until u have it in hand.. bc you going to need your SSN b4 you can fill out a job application

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

They cannot hire you until you have your SSN, the I-551 Stamp on your Visa in your passport will act as a Temp Greencard for both SSA and any potential employer.

I would suggest you go the the local SSA office and apply for your SSN, it isn't uncommon for USCIS to "miss" sending the paperwork to them.

Edited July 12, 2010 by Bob 4 Anna

[OBX 51]

^^Agree.

I checked off the appropriate box on the DS-230 but 3 weeks after my POE I went to the local office and applied for my SSN after reading numerous posts about filers that had waited a long time for their card. I took my passport, birth certificate and completed application form. ( SSN Application ) I had the card in 6 days.

If you have received your Welcome letter you can use the receipt number on it to check the status of your green card production on the USICS Site. I received mine 4 weeks after my POE.

Good luck!

Edited July 13, 2010 by OBX

[Nicamah 0]

^^Agree.

I checked off the appropriate box on the DS-230 but 3 weeks after my POE I went to the local office and applied for my SSN after reading numerous posts about filers that had waited a long time for their card. I took my passport, birth certificate and completed application form. ( SSN Application ) I had the card in 6 days.

If you have received your Welcome letter you can use the receipt number on it to check the status of your green card production on the USICS Site. I received mine 4 weeks after my POE.

Good luck!

[Nicamah 0]

Thank you for the responses.

We haven't been here quite a month yet, so I will wait a little longer for the welcome letter. I went to the Social Security website and they said if I checked the box on the visa application, the SS will automatically be issued, but the local SS office is not far so I will go there next week anyway.

Thanks again.

Yours impatiently waiting

Nicamah

Edited July 16, 2010 by Nicamah

[WALI 0]

Hello everyone.

I arrived with my American husband June 23,2010 so have been in the US for three weeks now. I was told at our interview that I should receive my SSN and GC with in three weeks. I have seen some jobs that I would like to apply for, but am not sure if I should wait until I have the documents in my hand, or tell potential employers that I am waiting for my papers. Also, is there anyway in which I can track it? any feedback on this would be appreciated. thank you.

hello wait is about 6 weeks my wife arrived 06-02-2010 and she recieved her greencard yesterday 07-16-2010 ok goodluck