Turn around time for getting new SSN after becoming a LPR

[Danmuji 14]

We had a question for folks who recently became a permanent resident and visited Social Security office to get a new SSN card because it didn't get mailed despite waiting for more than a few months:

 

After your visit to the Social Security office, how long did it take for you to get the card?

 

Thank you.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,447]

About 5 business days, give or take a few days.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,447]

I just saw your other post.  Please try to keep similar questions (about SSN) in the same thread so we have complete information.

 

47 minutes ago, Danmuji said:

Hello,

 

My wife was approved for CR1 in October 2021 and entered US in Feb/2022 and became a permanent resident.

 

We were married back in 2019.

 

Could we file tax as married filing jointly for 2021?

 

Thank you.

 

You should wait up to 3 weeks after entry to get the SSN.  It is not 3 weeks after requesting one when paying the immigration fee.  

 

[Danmuji 14]

1 minute ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

I just saw your other post.  Please try to keep similar questions (about SSN) in the same thread so we have complete information.

 

 

You should wait up to 3 weeks after entry to get the SSN.  It is not 3 weeks after requesting one when paying the immigration fee.  

 

Could you elaborate little bit what's meant by " It is not 3 weeks after requesting one when paying the immigration fee.  "? 

 

We paid our immigration fee in October 2021. 

 

Thank you.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,447]

The wait times for receiving the SSN card and GC is after the immigrant enters the US, not when they pay the fee.

 

 

[Ontarkie 14,221]

~~Moved to SSN, form Taxes and Finances - this question is about getting the SSC~~