How long after arriving should I expect to receive my SSN

[AfrobabeUK 4]

How long should I expect to wait to receive my SSN after I entered the US? I arrived just over 3 weeks ago and haven't received it yet. I indicated on the DS-260 to have it processed after my arrival, as I won't have anything in my name with the house address. 

I'm in FL.

[Dashinka 24,479]

I would say 2-8 weeks.  

 

Good Luck!

[AfrobabeUK 4]

On 10/28/2024 at 8:54 AM, Dashinka said:

I would say 2-8 weeks.  

 

Good Luck!

Thank you for the response. Was hoping it wouldn't take as long as waiting to receive the greencard. 

[Melancholic Mage 104]

Just to let you know my SSN came just short of two weeks after I arrived.

 

If you don't get your SSN after 4 weeks, I would go to your local Social Security Administration office and ask directly for your SSN. Apparently it's 50/50 whether you'll get yours or not through ticking the DS-260 box to request one. Check other threads on the forum.

 

Also note that at least here where I am, the SSN is NOT a proof of address. The card itself doesn't have your address on it, so when photocopied or documented as evidence, it doesn't apply. This has been what I've been told so far after I brought my card still attached to its USCIS letterhead to the bank. Nope. Not accepted.

[AfrobabeUK 4]

37 minutes ago, Melancholic Mage said:

Just to let you know my SSN came just short of two weeks after I arrived.

 

If you don't get your SSN after 4 weeks, I would go to your local Social Security Administration office and ask directly for your SSN. Apparently it's 50/50 whether you'll get yours or not through ticking the DS-260 box to request one. Check other threads on the forum.

 

Also note that at least here where I am, the SSN is NOT a proof of address. The card itself doesn't have your address on it, so when photocopied or documented as evidence, it doesn't apply. This has been what I've been told so far after I brought my card still attached to its USCIS letterhead to the bank. Nope. Not accepted.

So I guess we'll be making our way to our local SSA office next week. 

 

With regards to proof of address, when I asked my husband to put me on some of the utility bills, he stated that the utility companies would want my SSN and only one person could be on the bill. 

It appears opening a bank account and getting a driving license is going to be a bit difficult. 

[Melancholic Mage 104]

1 minute ago, AfrobabeUK said:

So I guess we'll be making our way to our local SSA office next week. 

 

With regards to proof of address, when I asked my husband to put me on some of the utility bills, he stated that the utility companies would want my SSN and only one person could be on the bill. 

It appears opening a bank account and getting a driving license is going to be a bit difficult. 

 

Hang in there. I'm going through the exact same problems. I made a thread about it recently if you care to look through it, but you're not alone. If you ever need to talk, just DM me.

[AfrobabeUK 4]

1 minute ago, Melancholic Mage said:

 

Hang in there. I'm going through the exact same problems. I made a thread about it recently if you care to look through it, but you're not alone. If you ever need to talk, just DM me.

Thanks,I'll have a read through the thread. Will try my best to hang in there, as you say, it's not just me going through this. 

Will definitely DM if I need to have a bit of a rant.