US Immigration from Uganda

It is really starting to feel like those of us working on spouse VISAs are in for a very long wait for an embassy interview. The entire COVID situation is starting to feel like things aren't going to get to semi-normal for months. Like 8-12 months....

Wow, the NVC is moving really fast right now reviewing docs. I was DQ'd this morning after submitting everything about a week ago.

Sadly, who knows when we'll get an interview

My wife and I just submitted the DS-260 and one of the documents listed to upload is "Photographs" I assume this means Passport/VISA type photographs. However, this seems to conflict with the confirmation letter recieved from CEAC that says:

"
Once you have a visa interview appointment, you need to:
1. Obtain and submit photographs that meet the Department of State s visa requirements.
"

The confirmation letter indicates the photos are sent after the interview appointment is made. However, I can't submit the civil documents without photographs. See attached screen shot.

I may be over thinking this, but just didn't want to make a mistake. Do I upload the passport/visa photo now?

Thanks

My wife is going for an IR1 VISA and I'm not sure how we should respond to the "Do you want the social security administration to issue a social security number and card?"

Can she request one with her green card?

Is it OK for me to work with my spouse to fill out the DS-260? She only has a tablet and a smartphone, whereas I have a PC I can pull the form up on. I was thinking we'd talk over whatsapp as I fill in the answers for her.

However, at the end of the sample app, I see there is a question that asks if anyone assisted you. Is it bad to answer "yes" to this?

Thanks