IR-5, still no social security card for parents

[Lskifghj 53]

My parents arrived in the US in June 2020, they check marked SSN processing on their DHS application and despite many calls to SSA offices, their SSN application at port of entry probably has been lost due to technical glitch between DHS and SSA systems. Many phone calls to SSA have been producing conflicting information about them needing to go in person to SSA office as first time immigrants to apply for SSN once they reopen, some say they can apply by mail, some say they can’t apply by mail. What is the best way for them to get a SSN so they can apply for drivers license, get bank accounts etc? Also, if they still have no SSN by next year, how the hell can they submit a tax return? As green card holders they’re not eligible for ITIN. 

Edited September 10, 2020 by Lskifghj

[Lskifghj 53]

Ok for those who have the same question: first time immigrants have to show up in person at social security office 

[Rush11 0]

Did your parents got Social Number now? Or are they still waiting? Looks like it is taking lots of time 

[Lskifghj 53]

Hi, they got them by now. We called and called and called and a manager finally called back and arranged an in person appointment. It was a draining journey with lots of spending time over the phone and dealing with idiot reps. Don’t give up and keep calling. 

[jeanita68 231]

My step daughter is 11 she arrived in August 2020 and im still waiting for her SS card, i called today and they told me because she is a minor she can not get an appointment and will have to wait until they re open, 

does any one know if this is actually true or should i call again and try to speak to someone else. 

[Lskifghj 53]

On 1/11/2021 at 12:47 PM, jeanita68 said:

My step daughter is 11 she arrived in August 2020 and im still waiting for her SS card, i called today and they told me because she is a minor she can not get an appointment and will have to wait until they re open, 

does any one know if this is actually true or should i call again and try to speak to someone else. 

Keep calling and try to speak to someone else. We did this for many months until a manager called us back and we got an appointment. Make it clear to them why she needs a card.