After cr1 visa holder arrives to USA....

[Lovebirds2009 3]

when he comes through the POE -

his passport will get ANOTHER stamp in it, sometimes referred to as an 'I-551 stamp' -

which validates his VISA stamp to be utilized as a

temporary green card (up to one year duration) .

so that 'extra stamp' on POE date, effectively is a 'temporary green card'.

re: SSN - regardless of what is ticked on the DS-230 - strongly suggest going in to SSA office on day 15, past the POE date, and apply - ask clerk to look him up in the SAVE database with either his name or A# (printed on the visa stamp)

If they can't find him in the SAVE system, don't fret then - come back in a week, apply again, do NOT accept any processing at SSA for 'DHS/USCIS electronic verfication' - that's a frickin boondoggle, a huge waste of time.

Oh ok.So will wait 15 days from his arrival and go to SS office and apply there..in case he won't be in the system,do they have any other option beside this electronic thing???

[Al&Can 0]

can anyone help me please..i arrived in the states with cr1 visa. Dec.2012 i already have my SSN..but can someone tell me when they send my Green card?

[JohnR! 5,495]

can anyone help me please..i arrived in the states with cr1 visa. Dec.2012 i already have my SSN..but can someone tell me when they send my Green card?

It should be another week or two until you receive your greencard in the mail. However, the endorsed I-551 on your passport is as good as the greencard itself, so you can go about your business and do everything you would with a gc in hand.

[Al&Can 0]

Thank u so much