Sending original documents to SSA office

[GSKhanuja 4]

Hi Guys,

 

I received my EAD card 10 days ago but still didn't receive my SSN so I called the SSA office and they asked me to send my original documents to them in order for them to process my new SSN card. I sent out my original EAD card along with my passport to their office through a certified fedex mail. what could be the chances will my documents get lost while in transit?

[Reagbutts 4]

I don’t think anyone on here can tell you that lol

[GSKhanuja 4]

1 minute ago, Reagbutts said:

I don’t think anyone on here can tell you that lol

Maybe who has some experience could help me out

[payxibka 10,047]

Statistically speaking. Whatever FedExs lost package rate is.  Maybe .01% -.02%

Edited June 17, 2020 by payxibka

[GSKhanuja 4]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Statistically speaking. Whatever FedExs lost package rate is.  Maybe .01% -.02%

Thank you for the information. 

[Ryan H 3,819]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Social Security Numbers forum.

[Tan&Ni 29]

On 6/17/2020 at 12:07 AM, GSKhanuja said:

Hi Guys,

 

I received my EAD card 10 days ago but still didn't receive my SSN so I called the SSA office and they asked me to send my original documents to them in order for them to process my new SSN card. I sent out my original EAD card along with my passport to their office through a certified fedex mail. what could be the chances will my documents get lost while in transit?

Hi! We’re in the same predicament, but have yet to send the originals out. I will follow you now. If you don’t mind,  can you please do an update post when you receive your documents back? I’m extremely nervous to send my EAD, so that would be very helpful insight to have! 🙏🏽 

[Sarge2155 4,590]

On 6/17/2020 at 12:07 AM, GSKhanuja said:

Hi Guys,

 

I received my EAD card 10 days ago but still didn't receive my SSN so I called the SSA office and they asked me to send my original documents to them in order for them to process my new SSN card. I sent out my original EAD card along with my passport to their office through a certified fedex mail. what could be the chances will my documents get lost while in transit?

When your names don't match on your documents i.e., green card or EAD and your SS card it can be a real problem doing anything as your names MUST match all your IDs (at least in my state), coupled with the virus situation and all the SSA offices being closed it forces us to do things we would NOT normally do. I also sent my wife's original documents GC SS card and marriage license to our LOCAL SSA office via USPS we sent it certified registered return receipt mail.

 

As our local office is just around the corner the documents got there within a day or so. Keep in mind that some local SSA offices might have certain days when they will receive mail our office was Monday, Wednesday and Friday ( I did not know this before hand) needless to say the documents arrived and processed and as the local SSA office said they did return the documents to us safe and sound, but they did not use any form of tracking or certified mail. Had I known that it might of changed our minds about sending the documents. We were on pins and needles until the documents were returned ( we did not have to submit a passport though only the GC, SS card SS card application and the marriage license to verify the name change.

 

Some offices in some states are doing limited special face to face appointments, some like my office is closed tighter than a drum. No telling when the offices might open for regular face to face business again and we could not just sit back and wait so we went for it. It worked out fine. This will be a decision best made by you I can only give you our experience. Were we leery, yes very, were we scared YESSSS very scared, but we chose to suck it up and go for it, as you will have to decide. It's a gamble yes of course it is!!!!

[Sarge2155 4,590]

On 6/24/2020 at 1:14 PM, Tan&Ni said:

Hi! We’re in the same predicament, but have yet to send the originals out. I will follow you now. If you don’t mind,  can you please do an update post when you receive your documents back? I’m extremely nervous to send my EAD, so that would be very helpful insight to have! 🙏🏽 

It worked out for us, but I would call your local office to inquire with them first.

[Sarge2155 4,590]

On 6/24/2020 at 1:14 PM, Tan&Ni said:

Hi! We’re in the same predicament, but have yet to send the originals out. I will follow you now. If you don’t mind,  can you please do an update post when you receive your documents back? I’m extremely nervous to send my EAD, so that would be very helpful insight to have! 🙏🏽 

Got the updated card in the mail yesterday.

[erzengel 37]

On 6/26/2020 at 3:31 PM, Sarge2155 said:

When your names don't match on your documents i.e., green card or EAD and your SS card it can be a real problem doing anything as your names MUST match all your IDs (at least in my state), coupled with the virus situation and all the SSA offices being closed it forces us to do things we would NOT normally do. I also sent my wife's original documents GC SS card and marriage license to our LOCAL SSA office via USPS we sent it certified registered return receipt mail.

 

As our local office is just around the corner the documents got there within a day or so. Keep in mind that some local SSA offices might have certain days when they will receive mail our office was Monday, Wednesday and Friday ( I did not know this before hand) needless to say the documents arrived and processed and as the local SSA office said they did return the documents to us safe and sound, but they did not use any form of tracking or certified mail. Had I known that it might of changed our minds about sending the documents. We were on pins and needles until the documents were returned ( we did not have to submit a passport though only the GC, SS card SS card application and the marriage license to verify the name change.

 

Some offices in some states are doing limited special face to face appointments, some like my office is closed tighter than a drum. No telling when the offices might open for regular face to face business again and we could not just sit back and wait so we went for it. It worked out fine. This will be a decision best made by you I can only give you our experience. Were we leery, yes very, were we scared YESSSS very scared, but we chose to suck it up and go for it, as you will have to decide. It's a gamble yes of course it is!!!!

 

Thank you for this info.  I'm confident I can track and confirm the delivery of our original docs, but it's the not knowing how they'll be returning that's causing me stress.  We might have to bite the bullett, because we're just on hold here in California.

[Sarge2155 4,590]

1 hour ago, erzengel said:

 

Thank you for this info.  I'm confident I can track and confirm the delivery of our original docs, but it's the not knowing how they'll be returning that's causing me stress.  We might have to bite the bullett, because we're just on hold here in California.

I understand completely!