How long for your SSN recently?

[Edward and Jaycel 280]

10 minutes ago, Rachel n Tyler said:

Sadly still nothing. It's only been 2,5 weeks, so I can't panic yet, especially with the holidays. But it's starting to make me nervous!

 

Just remember that everything slows down around a big national holiday like Thanksgiving. A lot of people take vacation, offices closed, etc.

[appleblossom 2,802]

Just now, Rachel n Tyler said:

I have not, they basically said 'keep an eye on the mail and if it's not here in 4 weeks come see us'. I didn't even know there was an option to track it

 

Definitely sign up for Informed Delivery! It's free and invaluable for peace of mind when tracking important docs, and you'll have lots more reason to use it with your AOS application etc. 

[Rachel n Tyler 46]

1 minute ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Just remember that everything slows down around a big national holiday like Thanksgiving. A lot of people take vacation, offices closed, etc.

I'm trying! It just sucks knowing there's another set of holidays coming up haha. 

 

1 minute ago, appleblossom said:

 

Definitely sign up for Informed Delivery! It's free and invaluable for peace of mind when tracking important docs, and you'll have lots more reason to use it with your AOS application etc. 

It would be through USPS right?

[appleblossom 2,802]

1 minute ago, Rachel n Tyler said:

It would be through USPS right?

 

Ours certainly were. 

[Edward and Jaycel 280]

1 minute ago, Rachel n Tyler said:

I'm trying! It just sucks knowing there's another set of holidays coming up haha. 

 

It would be through USPS right?

 I know LOL... We filed our AOS the week before Thanksgiving  Informed Delivery is through USPS yes. It will tell you what you are getting via first class mail that day and it will give you updates on "Trackable" shipments once a shipper creates a label for your shipment

[Rachel n Tyler 46]

1 minute ago, appleblossom said:

 

Ours certainly were. 

Awesome, I just signed up! This will save me trips to the mail too haha

[Rachel n Tyler 46]

1 minute ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 I know LOL... We filed our AOS the week before Thanksgiving  Informed Delivery is through USPS yes. It will tell you what you are getting via first class mail that day and it will give you updates on "Trackable" shipments once a shipper creates a label for your shipment

I'm usually a patient person but knowing we have that deadline of marriage to meet.. AAAA.

[Edward and Jaycel 280]

2 minutes ago, Rachel n Tyler said:

Awesome, I just signed up! This will save me trips to the mail too haha

 

HAHAHAHA exactly! In fact I saw through our Informed Delivery email this morning that Jaycel is receiving her NOA1 notices today from our AOS submission 🎉  

Edited December 2 by Edward and Jaycel

[Rachel n Tyler 46]

3 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

HAHAHAHA exactly! In fact I saw through our Informed Delivery email this morning that Jaycel is receiving her NOA1 notices today from our AOS submission 🎉  

AHHH such good news!! I'm so excited for you!

[Edward and Jaycel 280]

9 minutes ago, Rachel n Tyler said:

AHHH such good news!! I'm so excited for you!

 

Thank you! Now we have proof of her authorized stay thankfully since her visa expired last week 🤪

 

[SL2024 75]

On 12/2/2024 at 10:47 PM, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Just remember that everything slows down around a big national holiday like Thanksgiving. A lot of people take vacation, offices closed, etc.

 

This is what I am anticipating. I am travelling to the USA this Saturday. I know people have said after 2 weeks (I did see on a page on the SSN site saying 10 days but not sure if I should go at 10 days or 14 days?) to go to the SSA Appointment after booking online for the SSN which would be around the 23rd December.

[Edward and Jaycel 280]

11 minutes ago, SL2024 said:

 

This is what I am anticipating. I am travelling to the USA this Saturday. I know people have said after 2 weeks (I did see on a page on the SSN site saying 10 days but not sure if I should go at 10 days or 14 days?) to go to the SSA Appointment after booking online for the SSN which would be around the 23rd December.

 

You will go online to ssa.gov and create an account a few days after you arrive and then apply for your SSN online via the SS-5 form. Once you submit this, it will tell you that you have to complete the application in person at an office and should provide you a link to schedule an appointment at your nearest office. Do that and by the time you go to the appointment, you should be all set in regards to the DHS & SSA databases being in sync. Bring a copy of your I-94, your passport with K-1 visa in it and your birth certificate. 

[SL2024 75]

22 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

You will go online to ssa.gov and create an account a few days after you arrive and then apply for your SSN online via the SS-5 form. Once you submit this, it will tell you that you have to complete the application in person at an office and should provide you a link to schedule an appointment at your nearest office. Do that and by the time you go to the appointment, you should be all set in regards to the DHS & SSA databases being in sync. Bring a copy of your I-94, your passport with K-1 visa in it and your birth certificate. 

 

Cheers for the advice - much appreciated!

[Rachel n Tyler 46]

So there’s finally something showing up today! I can read the first line and it says ‘this is a receipt to show that you have applied for a social security…’ so I don’t know if the card is in it, but atleast it’s something, right? 
 

We wanted to get married Thursday but that’s looking like it might not happen haha

[appleblossom 2,802]

4 hours ago, Rachel n Tyler said:

So there’s finally something showing up today! I can read the first line and it says ‘this is a receipt to show that you have applied for a social security…’ so I don’t know if the card is in it, but atleast it’s something, right? 
 

We wanted to get married Thursday but that’s looking like it might not happen haha

 

That just sounds like the receipt form, the card will follow. 

 

But why do you need your SSN to get married? I'm curious as I've never heard of that before, assume it's something specific to your state?