Government shutdown affecting issuing new SSN's. What to do? (K1)

[Bayareaguy 156]

Ha...went to the SSA office today to get my wife's SS card. Tried to get it in her married name (marriage certificate in hand, clearly showing maiden name and new married name) but unfortunately had a button pusher for a clerk. I didn't want to take more time out of my day from work asking for a stupervisor, etc., so I just went with getting it in her maiden name, and will waste more of my time, and the taxpayers money, later getting it in her married name.

This is at a fairly busy office, in an area with a lot of immigrants, so I'm sure they must get some of these from time to time...but no. I guess the clerk sees it as job security, as I'll need to come in again.

I wish people were paid to do their jobs correctly, and not just to push buttons. Things would be so much easier for everybody.

[Jessica1972 0]

We applied on September 10th in the Oceanside office. Phone calls are still being transferred to the national number, so they are not actually working yet I guess. I waited 45 minutes on hold last week only to be told they couldn't handle any card requests. I'm currently on hold for a 50 minute wait with the national number and fearing the worst again. Many job sites require you enter a social security number just to submit your resume and here in California they can confiscate your car if you're not driving with a Californian license, which apparently illegal aliens may now apply for, but we may not (since there is a social security card application pending).

[Jessica1972 0]

I just got off the phone with the national number. Apparently there is a new law for non-citizens that they will not give any information over the phone regarding their social security cards or status. We have to go into the local office again. Does anyone know what law change she is referring to? Because there is nothing on the website, the phone recording, or the letter we received from the social security office to verify this information. Suddenly I'm in favor of the government being shut down, these people are not good at their jobs to say the least.