When does my SSN arrive?

[NeilW 9]

So yesterday I was admitted to the US for the first time with my IR-1 spouse visa. My green card should arrive in a few weeks.

 

I start my new job in the US on Tuesday - and I believe I need a SSN to get paid. I checked the option on my DS-260 to have my SSN auto-processed so my question is - when do I get that? How long does it take?

 

Many thanks

[Mike E 11,739]

Weeks, months, or never. 
 

i wouldn’t wait for it. Go to the SSA office and get one. 

[iwannaplay54 985]

SS is quick.  2-4 weeks.

[Sukie 1,459]

Sometimes you will get it within 2-4 weeks, and sometimes not.  Here's the thing.  When you processed through your POE, the officer may or may not have checked the box on his system to send a message to the Social Security Administration.  The officer's system does NOT issue the SSN - it merely sends a message to the SSA that you have requested one.  Based on my years on Visa Journey, our own experience, and that of others who have posted here, I would estimate that this works less than 50% of the time.

 

If you have not gotten your card in 2 weeks after your entry, then make an appointment at your local SSN office and apply for one.  You will then receive in in around 1-2 weeks.  Ours took 5 days.  The reason to wait the 2 weeks is to see if the request actually went through.

 

Best of luck to you!

 

Sukie in NY

 

 

[Chancy 6,241]

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