SS Number with i-485 timeframe?

[iwareboy@yahoo.co 1]

The social security offices in my state are in a perpetual state of closure (with covid as the excuse), and it's practically impossible to get an appointment. 

 

We are considering applying for the SS# instead, during the i-485, which is a newly introduced process. But with the long delays for AOS, we are curious how long it will actually take to get a SS card? The USCIS website makes it seem that a SS# will not be issued until the AOS is approved, which obviously could take 1+ years at this rate. 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,489]

 

33 minutes ago, iwareboy@yahoo.co said:

The social security offices in my state are in a perpetual state of closure (with covid as the excuse), and it's practically impossible to get an appointment. 

 

We are considering applying for the SS# instead, during the i-485, which is a newly introduced process. But with the long delays for AOS, we are curious how long it will actually take to get a SS card? The USCIS website makes it seem that a SS# will not be issued until the AOS is approved, which obviously could take 1+ years at this rate. 

 

You can request a SSN card when you apply for EAD.  Form I-765.  That is currently taking around 8 months to process.

 

[arken 4,197]

Apply for EAD thru i765 and i485 both. When your SSA allows walk ins, go there and apply for it as well. You will get SSN whichever is approved/allowed faster.

Edited November 17, 2021 by arken

[K1visaHopeful 2,890]

4 hours ago, arken said:

When your SSA allows walk ins, go there and apply for it as well. You will get SSN whichever is approved/allowed faster.

(Provided it is not passed day 76 of entry on K1 as one won't be issued after that).