Social Security Office are closed to the public

[Pat&Jan 25]

20 hours ago, Anthony446 said:

any tips on how to get them to push it through? I called but they said just wait a little longer or come into the office when it reopens

My fiancee had applied before all the SSA had closed to the public (March 13). I waited the recommended 4 weeks (actually, we waited 5 weeks) before deciding to call. If you've waited longer than that, I'd just continue to call. Maybe call another local office?

[ProbeGT 47]

On 4/27/2020 at 4:59 PM, klp300 said:

I guess it depends on why you're requesting the SSN now... for me it's for her to apply for the Stimulus Package which has been updated as of 4/26 to include alien permanent residents who didn't need to file taxes 2019, but must have a SSN. (My spouse hasn't earned any US income and was out of the country, only receiving her green card in January and hasn't worked in the US since.The spouse would have to apply for the package through the "Non-filers" portal, different from the general "get my payment" one. From the IRS site:

So I would stress the need for an SSN for the stimulus package. Of course, I don't know your tax situation/ filling separately or jointly. 

I'll update again tomorrow following the phone call. 

 

*** I see that Anthony446 is (from/living in) Canada? Didn't realise that until after posting. 

I called my local SS office.  I got a call back as well.  They said they needed a valid reason, is getting a stimulus check "valid" in their eyes?  

 

Also, do you have a link that talks about stimulus packages for LPRs who didn't file in 2019?

Edited April 30, 2020 by ProbeGT
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[Iscir 295]

6 hours ago, ProbeGT said:

I called my local SS office.  I got a call back as well.  They said they needed a valid reason, is getting a stimulus check "valid" in their eyes?  

 

Also, do you have a link that talks about stimulus packages for LPRs who didn't file in 2019?

I'm not sure if that would work. In my case, i needed it for health insurance, but i almost had to beg for them to let me apply for my SSN, so maybe you will have to too. In the end, after a week of phone calls back and forth with my local office, they let me apply and I received my card in the mail a week later.

[klp300 1]

UPDATE:
Successfully visited the local office today with a scheduled appointment. She went in alone, escorted by a guard. The whole process took about 30 mins. Everything went smoothly and she will receive the SSN and card in the mail in 2 weeks. 

 

On 4/30/2020 at 11:54 AM, ProbeGT said:

I called my local SS office.  I got a call back as well.  They said they needed a valid reason, is getting a stimulus check "valid" in their eyes?  

 

Also, do you have a link that talks about stimulus packages for LPRs who didn't file in 2019?

For us, the stimulus check and application for unemployment insurance was "valid". 

 

But as I mentioned before, the other (very close) local office shut me down saying it wasn't a valid reason. So I would stress to anyone requesting a "dire need" appointment, call multiple local offices in your state. It took a lot of perseverance but I hope you will get there

 

I think this is the link to the IRS non-filers page: 

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here

 

*** I would also stress having both your state's .gov website open to the page which lists eligibility for any benefits (they might challenge you or be unaware of the updated laws), and the IRS.gov site which lists eligibility for the stimulus package. The first office I called had outdated info regarding LPR's eligibility. That way, you can read from the websites to whom your speaking on the phone, reassuring  that the office visit wouldn't be a waste of time, but indeed necessary and valid. 

Edited May 1, 2020 by klp300
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[Akrapovic 31]

Just received the SSN today. Be prepared to wait mininum 4-5 weeks after the SSA receives and accepts your application.

[Ramramlen 15]

On ‎4‎/‎27‎/‎2020 at 1:59 PM, klp300 said:

I guess it depends on why you're requesting the SSN now... for me it's for her to apply for the Stimulus Package which has been updated as of 4/26 to include alien permanent residents who didn't need to file taxes 2019, but must have a SSN. (My spouse hasn't earned any US income and was out of the country, only receiving her green card in January and hasn't worked in the US since.The spouse would have to apply for the package through the "Non-filers" portal, different from the general "get my payment" one. From the IRS site:

So I would stress the need for an SSN for the stimulus package. Of course, I don't know your tax situation/ filling separately or jointly. 

I'll update again tomorrow following the phone call. 

 

*** I see that Anthony446 is (from/living in) Canada? Didn't realise that until after posting. 

Hi there, were in the same situation. Were you able to apply your spouse to the Stimulus package?

[klp300 1]

I have not received the stimulus package via direct deposit I submitted via the non-filer's form, for my wife.

 

The IRS seems to be still be inaccessible by phone.... 

 

So I'm in holding pattern currently. will update accordingly.