Track SSN application after EAD approval [merged threads]

[isu 1]

Hi everyone, 

 

I'm trying to create a my Social Security account on ssa.gov. I had already applied for the SSN when applying for my EAD. I wanted a way to track when the application will be done processing, and also if I will get a USPS tracking number like I did for my EAD. 

They did not bring the EAD to my house. I had to go to the local post office and retrieve it, so I am worried I will have to do that for my SSN as well. 

 

Please let me know if you have any more information.

[Marieke H 2,512]

If you don't have a SSN yet, you can't set up a my Social Security account. Such an account is not used to track the progress of your SSN application. If it has been a while since you received your EAD and you still don't have your Social Security card, I would go to a local Social Security office to apply again in person.

[powerpuff 6,705]

Are you even sure SSA has received communication from USCIS to issue you an SSN? Pretty often it happens that SSA never receives such request and the immigrant has to go the SSA office and apply for one.

 

you can check if the case is in the system or not on:

https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-casecheck
 

[isu 1]

2 hours ago, powerpuff said:

Are you even sure SSA has received communication from USCIS to issue you an SSN? Pretty often it happens that SSA never receives such request and the immigrant has to go the SSA office and apply for one.

 

you can check if the case is in the system or not on:

https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-casecheck
 

Thank you for that website. That is exactly what I am anxious about.
When I selected "Alien/USCIS Number" and put in my Alien number, it says no case found. Does that mean that they have not communicated with the SSA?
I do have my EAD in hand, so I assumed they would. Am I checking correctly?
 

[powerpuff 6,705]

Yes, that means there was no communication between USCIS and SSA. It happens every so often. Nothing unusual about that, just because EAD was issued doesn’t mean that SSN is 100% coming. All you need to do is take your EAD and go in person and apply for one.

Edited September 2, 2022 by powerpuff

[isu 1]

15 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

Yes, that means there was no communication between USCIS and SSA. It happens every so often. Nothing unusual about that, just because EAD was issued doesn’t mean that SSN is 100% coming. All you need to do is take your EAD and go in person and apply for one.

I see. I hear online that it takes weeks to get an appointment. What is the fastest way to do this. Do I just walk in without notice, and figure out from there?

[powerpuff 6,705]

They announced they resumed in-person services in April 

[isu 1]

12 hours ago, powerpuff said:

They announced they resumed in-person services in April 

Thank you so much for your prompt replies. I will go in today. 

[isu 1]

I wanted to report back what happened. 
I went to the SSA office and filed to get a new SSN. It's been a week since I did that. However, my case still does not show on this website https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-casecheck
Does anyone know why that might be?

[isu 1]

I went to the SSA office and filed to get a new SSN. It's been more than a week since I did that. However, my case still does not show on this website https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-casecheck
Does anyone know why that might be?

[P055UM 281]

8 hours ago, isu said:

I went to the SSA office and filed to get a new SSN. It's been more than a week since I did that. However, my case still does not show on this website https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-casecheck
Does anyone know why that might be?

Did you check using your A-number and your passport number? I found when I was going through those things, some agencies only showed up on one of those searches. Like I could only see SSA searches via my A-number but DMV via my passport. 

[isu 1]

5 minutes ago, AW1704 said:

Did you check using your A-number and your passport number? I found when I was going through those things, some agencies only showed up on one of those searches. Like I could only see SSA searches via my A-number but DMV via my passport. 

I used both. I even used my I-94, which has been expired for a long time. I don't have any other numbers. 

[P055UM 281]

Agh, that does sound odd. You could definitely try calling them and seeing if they know what’s up.

 

Out of interest, when did you enter on your K1? Couldn’t see it on your TL. 

[isu 1]

4 minutes ago, AW1704 said:

Agh, that does sound odd. You could definitely try calling them and seeing if they know what’s up.

 

Out of interest, when did you enter on your K1? Couldn’t see it on your TL. 

I entered December of 2021, and put the paperwork in March 2022. I received my EAD last month.
I had initially checked the box to get my SSN with my EAD card. When I did not see it in SAVE, I was instructed to go into the office by another member at VJ. So I went, and they just had me fill out the form and apply, without even listening to my question
I was hoping to finally see it on SAVE, and am worried because I still don't. 

[P055UM 281]

23 minutes ago, isu said:

I entered December of 2021, and put the paperwork in March 2022. I received my EAD last month.
I had initially checked the box to get my SSN with my EAD card. When I did not see it in SAVE, I was instructed to go into the office by another member at VJ. So I went, and they just had me fill out the form and apply, without even listening to my question
I was hoping to finally see it on SAVE, and am worried because I still don't. 

I see! I just checked my own SAVE file because I went to SSA in July with my green card to get the conditions removed on my SSN and I can see that visit in there. I was wondering if there is a different process for GC/EAD people, but apparently not. 
 

I think your best bet is probably to call them or pay them a visit and see what’s up, because in my experience the check should show up in SAVE more or less immediately. Dealing with SSA truly is a nightmare, I wish you the best of luck. 
 

ps. I know it is stressful but it isn’t something to worry about, it will get solved eventually - you are entitled to one after all - but I know how frustrating it is in the meantime 

Edited September 11, 2022 by AW1704