requirements to apply SSS number for new immigrant

[A_& T_ 3]

Hi Vj,

just arrived here in California and my POE was great

the immigration officer conduct interview to me said i have to apply SSS number and state ID as soon as possible, can someone help me what requirements i will have to bring when i go to SSS office and also to apply for State ID?

also im confused what is Alien Card and where i have to get this Card?

thank you

[TimeTravel 78]

Hi Vj,

just arrived here in California and my POE was great

the immigration officer conduct interview to me said i have to apply SSS number and state ID as soon as possible, can someone help me what requirements i will have to bring when i go to SSS office and also to apply for State ID?

also im confused what is Alien Card and where i have to get this Card?

thank you

SSS - Selective Service System? Is that what you mean?

To apply for SSS, you can download the form online from www.sss.gov

It would require your Social Security number, so it is better to wait until you receive your social security. When you attempt to register SSS, it may not accept your brand Social Security Number, and in this case, you can submit the application by mail.

Alien Card is your " Green Card ", it should arrive within 4-6 weeks from the date of Port of entry.

State id: You would require two address proof, I-551 ( Green Card ). Or each state may have little different requirement which I am not sure.

Edited February 27, 2013 by iwaiting

[CajunKitty 8]

I think she meant SSA (Social Security Administration), she just mixed it up with the SSS (Social Security System) back home..

[A_& T_ 3]

SSS - Selective Service System? Is that what you mean?

To apply for SSS, you can download the form online from www.sss.gov

It would require your Social Security number, so it is better to wait until you receive your social security. When you attempt to register SSS, it may not accept your brand Social Security Number, and in this case, you can submit the application by mail.

Alien Card is your " Green Card ", it should arrive within 4-6 weeks from the date of Port of entry.

State id: You would require two address proof, I-551 ( Green Card ). Or each state may have little different requirement which I am not sure.

still confused Dear.do not know what is Selective Service System.

i mean for Social Security Number. i do not have any idea the process and requirements to apply Social security number

at first i thought after my POE i do not have any thing to do is just to wait my Conditional green card,social security number and State ID from USCIS or Homeland security i look stupid and idiot with this question really do not have any idea after the POE.

[TimeTravel 78]

still confused Dear.do not know what is Selective Service System.

i mean for Social Security Number. i do not have any idea the process and requirements to apply Social security number

at first i thought after my POE i do not have any thing to do is just to wait my Conditional green card,social security number and State ID from USCIS or Homeland security i look stupid and idiot with this question really do not have any idea after the POE.

All right! Selective Service System registration: If you are a male between 18-26, then it is applicable, otherwise skip this step.

For SSN - Social Security Number - Did you mark for Social Security Number in DS-230? If yes, then wait for 3 weeks before visting one of your nearest Social Security Office. If your Social Security card doesnt arrive within 3 weeks, then visit to www.ssa.gov to download the form for Social Security, and bring your passport to one of nearest Social Security office to apply. It is easy!

[A_& T_ 3]

All right! Selective Service System registration: If you are a male between 18-26, then it is applicable, otherwise skip this step.

For SSN - Social Security Number - Did you mark for Social Security Number in DS-230? If yes, then wait for 3 weeks before visting one of your nearest Social Security Office. If your Social Security card doesnt arrive within 3 weeks, then visit to www.ssa.gov to download the form for Social Security, and bring your passport to one of nearest Social Security office to apply. It is easy!

Yes i mark my DS-230 for social security number this confused me because the immigration officer said i have to apply social security number, i thought they will be the one to work for my security number since i mark my DS-230..any way thank you for your help...i will just wait 2-3 weeks for my green card and also hoping to receive social security card from them

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Yes i mark my DS-230 for social security number this confused me because the immigration officer said i have to apply social security number, i thought they will be the one to work for my security number since i mark my DS-230..any way thank you for your help...i will just wait 2-3 weeks for my green card and also hoping to receive social security card from them

Waiting times vary. It may take 30 days after POE to get your SSN card and GC.

[spn1025 38]

You can get your state ID (driver's license, or non-driver's ID) from the nearest DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). I have no clue if there is a test or not, or if a class is required, for new immigrants. Anybody know? I should be looking into this soon..

[Tahoma 2,292]

For information about a California state ID, check out California's Department of Motor Vehicles website here.