Cant find out status of SSN application filed with CR2

[BullToTo 3]

Anyone know the best way to find out if a SSN application was even processed?

So, at the same time I filed for the CR1 / CR2 visas for my wife and step children I also checked the box for SSN numbers. They have been in the country for 2 weeks now. The cards came in the mail for my wife and stepdaughter after the first week. I have still not gotten the one for my stepson. I tried calling the national number for SS and after finally getting a person on the phone they say I have to call the local office. She did say that she did not see a number assigned for him (when looking him up by name). When I finally found a number for the local office I found out that it automatically routes to the national office. Then they tell you to call the local office...again. Arrg,,,they really want to make it difficult to get answers.

I tried to go in person this morning and the lines were ridiculous.

Does anyone know a way to find out if the process even got startred? Not sure if I should start over or not. My original thought was that it just got lost in the mail but the fact that one lady told me she could not find a number under his name concerns me.

Thanks.

[JFH 12,190]

*~*~*moved from "CR-1 spouse visa process and procedures" to "social security numbers" where similar topics are discussed*~*~*

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

Take him and his passport with the endorsed immigrant visa to your local SSA office. They will be able to start the process for him.