SSA announces partial reopening

[Scandi 4,166]

Hopefully this goes for most SSA field offices so those of us who don't want to send our documents can get a "speed date" in person at the local SSA.

 

"Effective last Friday, Social Security field offices and card centers around the country began offering a new “express interview” option that will allow eligible individuals to apply for an original or replacement Social Security card and submit necessary evidence — such as an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, driver’s license or passport — in person rather than mailing those original documents to the agency. The in-person express interviews are designed to last approximately 5 to 7 minutes."

 

"To be eligible for the new express interview option at field offices, an individual must be age 12 or older and applying for an original Social Security card, or need to update or correct their information, such as a name change due to marriage or divorce, date of birth or change of citizenship status."

 

"In addition, individuals may request an express interview if they are unable or unwilling to mail their original documents as proof of their identity, preferring to retain possession of those documents while showing them to Social Security representative during an in-person interview."

 

https://www.investmentnews.com/social-security-announces-partial-reopening-of-field-offices-207108

[Ryan H 3,812]

~~~Locked in favor of existing thread linked below.~~~

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/764846-new-policy-from-ssa-regarding-mailing-uscis-documents-and-passports/