Interviews in Australia set to be reduced with some cancelled

[Cilllah 476]

7 minutes ago, KittyKat3072 said:

I keep getting mixed answers at my local offices. But I've seen some people on here that were able to get them. Last time I checked the offices were closed and the only way to see someone is to set up an appointment. Only the management/supervisor can do this. 

They also only have certain reasons to have an appointment set and apparently we're not eligible atm to get an appointment. The reasons for appointments are, if you are applying for public health benefits or you have a new job and need the SSN for work...

Like seriously? *Sighs*

Will I need a SSN to be added to my fiancé’s health insurance through his work? I wonder. I’ll call and ask them tomorrow anyway. That sounds really frustrating!

[ECCK 211]

7 hours ago, Cilllah said:

Just wanted to touch base and say that I made it into the US yesterday! 29 hours of travel and six airports later. Australian exemption process and the visa process in the US was super easy and I’m glad to be done.

 

Now to relax and adjust (especially my daughter!) for a week or so other than applying for the marriage license and SSN number and then the AOS games begin!

Congratulations! Glad to hear that you and your daughter made it safely to the US. 

[ECCK 211]

6 hours ago, KittyKat3072 said:

I keep getting mixed answers at my local offices. But I've seen some people on here that were able to get them. Last time I checked the offices were closed and the only way to see someone is to set up an appointment. Only the management/supervisor can do this. 

They also only have certain reasons to have an appointment set and apparently we're not eligible atm to get an appointment. The reasons for appointments are, if you are applying for public health benefits or you have a new job and need the SSN for work...

Like seriously? *Sighs*

I'm stuck at this stage too. I really wanted to get my SSN ASAP so I could be added onto my husband's health insurance and also get a military ID but they're not open. Did you guys already apply for the EAD? I've read that you can get the SSN with that application but it takes so long  

[KittyKat3072 235]

8 hours ago, Cilllah said:

Will I need a SSN to be added to my fiancé’s health insurance through his work? I wonder. I’ll call and ask them tomorrow anyway. That sounds really frustrating!

You shouldn't need an ssn if you're married but it might be a headache to try and get someone who understands that.

 

Also my tired brain didn't congratulate you guys last night.

Soo..

Congratulations on finally being reunited with your partner! I expect you're quite relieved to be at long last, together. ❤️❤️❤️

[KittyKat3072 235]

2 hours ago, ECCK said:

I'm stuck at this stage too. I really wanted to get my SSN ASAP so I could be added onto my husband's health insurance and also get a military ID but they're not open. Did you guys already apply for the EAD? I've read that you can get the SSN with that application but it takes so long  

No we haven't applied yet, there have been lots of hold ups for us getting married. (A family member passed away. A different person then the one that allowed us to have an emergency interview). I'm quite done with this year J/s.

[ECCK 211]

8 minutes ago, KittyKat3072 said:

No we haven't applied yet, there have been lots of hold ups for us getting married. (A family member passed away. A different person then the one that allowed us to have an emergency interview). I'm quite done with this year J/s.

I'm so sorry to hear that  2020 has really been awful. My thoughts go out to you and your family. 

[KittyKat3072 235]

21 minutes ago, ECCK said:

I'm so sorry to hear that  2020 has really been awful. My thoughts go out to you and your family. 

Thanks, yeah it's been quite a terrible year for everyone I think. 

Their death wasn't even covid related either. It was sudden and aggressive cancer.

Edited July 16, 2020 by KittyKat3072

[mandajoy98 68]

On 6/16/2020 at 12:34 AM, Cilllah said:

Thank you for all of this information! Is there a certain number to call? Was the supervisor who didn't care part of the two hour phone call or did you have to deal with them multiple times? I am so glad it all worked out for you!!

Sorry for the late response but my husband 3 times and talked to 3 different people! Thank you! 

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

Hi everyone

I phoned the SSN office yesterday and they told me they are accepting applications by mail.

I will submit my application next week.

 

[KittyKat3072 235]

16 minutes ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

Hi everyone

I phoned the SSN office yesterday and they told me they are accepting applications by mail.

I will submit my application next week.

 

I actually was about to call my local office again. I have been told that but then they said they need original documents, that includes your passport. Which obviously is a bad idea to send your passport when you need it with you at all times because it has your visa/entry date and ID in it. I would call them to double check.

 

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

Good point - they didn't mention to me they needed original documents so I was planning on sending copies. Please let me know if you find anything out

[KittyKat3072 235]

1 minute ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

Good point - they didn't mention to me they needed original documents so I was planning on sending copies. Please let me know if you find anything out

Will do, I'm on the phone with them atm. I don't have high hopes.

[ECCK 211]

5 minutes ago, KittyKat3072 said:

I actually was about to call my local office again. I have been told that but then they said they need original documents, that includes your passport. Which obviously is a bad idea to send your passport when you need it with you at all times because it has your visa/entry date and ID in it. I would call them to double check.

 

Yeah, I'm trying to avoid sending in my original documents too. I called today and they said they were only allowing appointments if the situation was urgent. I explained my situation and the lady spoke to a supervisor who said they would allow me to come in for an interview with my documents. They said they'll call me back with a time next week - fingers crossed they do. 

[KittyKat3072 235]

They are going to call me back on monday too. I doubt it will be anything different then I've already been told.

[ECCK 211]

Just now, KittyKat3072 said:

They are going to call me back on monday too. I doubt it will be anything different then I've already been told.

Thanks for reporting back. If I hear anything else I'll let you guys know too. Every step of this process has been so frustrating!!