Whats next after entering the U.S?

[spiritedaway 6]

Hi everyone, So our process is complete and i'm Here in San Diego with my wife finally

it's been a week since i've entered the US. I was processed at the JFK airport then took my connecting flight to San Diego. 

My USCIS Immigrant fee ($220) has already been paid about 3 weeks ago. 

I know they said it would be within 120 days (4 months) till I receive my resident card and be able to work and stuff...but that seems like a long time...does it really take that long??? is there a number to contact someone and ask about it??   

[Kastrs 723]

You do not need the physical GC to work

you need your SS card, which if you haven't received can go to your local SS office to apply for one (often that is faster than waiting to see if the one you requested in the DS260 arrives)

the CR1 visa foil in your passport acts as a GC for 1 year following PoE

[spiritedaway 6]

2 minutes ago, Kastrs said:

You do not need the physical GC to work

you need your SS card, which if you haven't received can go to your local SS office to apply for one (often that is faster than waiting to see if the one you requested in the DS260 arrives)

the CR1 visa foil in your passport acts as a GC for 1 year following PoE

Ohhhh I see, Okay I will do that ASAP. Thanks so much!