When to Apply SSN?

[brianlara 1]

Entered In US with CR-1 Visa on 2nd August When to apply SSN? Can i go ahead and apply tomorrow if yes what will i have to need in documents what to submit at the SSN office? Thanks in Advance...

[Done--Really 331]

Just your passport with the I-551 stamp

[bigdog 376]

Entered In US with CR-1 Visa on 2nd August When to apply SSN? Can i go ahead and apply tomorrow if yes what will i have to need in documents what to submit at the SSN office? Thanks in Advance...

Passport with I551 stamp, good to go.

[raj1975 10]

Entered In US with CR-1 Visa on 2nd August When to apply SSN? Can i go ahead and apply tomorrow if yes what will i have to need in documents what to submit at the SSN office? Thanks in Advance...

I thought it is done automatically, on the DS 230 form it asks whether you need a SSN assigned so I thought it is taken care but you can always check at the SSN office to see if they already have one assigned for you.

[Done--Really 331]

Not everyone checks the box, and even if you did, sometimes it takes a very long time to get the number, so going to the SS office is always the better choice if there is one near you.

[AffableGuy11 0]

Since CR-1 is an immigrant status, you dont have to go to the SSA office to get the SSN. It will arrive in your US home address within 2-3 weeks after your arrival date.

Congrats!!!

[Done--Really 331]

Like I said earlier, not everyone checks the box, and even if you did, the SS number doesn't always show up, so going to the SS office will get you a number very quickly.

[OBX 51]

Like I said earlier, not everyone checks the box, and even if you did, the SS number doesn't always show up, so going to the SS office will get you a number very quickly.

^ Agree.

I went to our local office three weeks to the day after my POE. I submitted the completed application ( SSN application), my passport with visa stamp and I was also asked to show my birth certificate. I had my card in 6 days.

Edited August 3, 2011 by OBX