LJVotolato

In the 485 they ask you whether you want a SSN to be assigned to you during the 485 process or you''ll get one yourself. I chose the first option not knowing how long the 485 would take.

After 19 months (applied in Dec 2021 for 485 adjustment of status based on marriage), I just got my approval notice online: On September 16, 2023, we approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status For those still waiting, this is after multiple "case is being actively reviewed" which was so frustrating as it had zero actual updates. I did get my combo card back in April/May 2023. Question: Will I get my SSN when I get my approval in the mail? I ask because I have been using ITIN in the meantime but it is limiting for certain things. I requested to get a SSN during the application process for 485. Good luck all and I'm rooting for everyone! Drove me insane... I did the paperwork myself too so it would've been extra devastating if I did that and didn't get approved.

Hey! I want to give you some hope. I applied December 2021, and I got the combo card in May 2023, which I thought was ridiculous. Anyway, I JUST got "approved" for my 485! Insane timeline for me as I thought it would be done much faster. From what I have gathered, it seems very random as a lot of people applied after me and got their approvals much earlier. I received "actively being reviewed" status updates which were so frustrating at least 3 times during that time. I am confused though - I thought I had to do an interview so I saved a lot of stuff for it but it just says "approved".