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SSN and Green card for CR1/IR1

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Hi all

 

I'm a little confused on how the SSN and Green card works. My spouse (beneficiary) entered the US last week. I remember reading that you apply for the green card and SSN on your first point of entry. However, they did not have us fill out any form or anything, just took our information (I'm the petitioner). I did ask the POE officer when we would receive her green card and he said 3-6 months, so possibly he applied? Anyone have more info on this? On the DS260 we did opt to apply for the SSN and we did provide the address to mail the green card.  Thank you 

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Did you pay the fee for the Green Card?

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12 minutes ago, TheImmigrationOne said:

I remember reading that you apply for the green card and SSN on your first point of entry.

That is incorrect.  To receive the plastic Green Card, you must first pay the $220 immigrant fee AND enter the US (payment can be done either before or after entry).  After both arriving and payment, the Green card should automatically arrive a few weeks to a few months after entry.

Since you marked the box to receive a Social Security Card on the DS-260, it should automatically be sent to your address after entry.....

 

My wife received her SS card 11 days after entry....then she received her plastic Green Card 2 weeks later.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Just now, TheImmigrationOne said:

Yes I did 

Then your spouse should receive both in the mail in a few weeks to a few months....

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

 
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