Do young children also get Green Cards?

[Marrienne 113]

(I apologize if this is not the correct forum to post this but I figured you guys would know everything about green card production)

So we have been here a little over a month. I paid the visa fees for the 3 of us (one adult, two 10 year olds) a couple days after POE.
Today I got a text on my cell that the green card is in production BUT only ONE of the 3 cases works!!!
I paid for 3 green cards. Is this just a mistake of the State or what? I have 3 receipt numbers, only one works (not sure WHOSE).

Also, (this is only slightly irrelevant), we applied for SSNs at the POE, we got 2 of the 4 (mine and one sons', missing the other sons' and my USCs daughter's). Is this common? Fortunately the SSA is literally two blocks from here but they are asking for a LOT of paperwork!!

So, do 10 year olds get Green Cards? And is the system down or something?> Why is only one receipt number working??

Thanks in advance!!

[Hypnos 6,577]

Yes, all immigrant aliens including your children will receive green cards. The only difference is that minors under 18 aren't required to carry them on their person at all times, as federal law mandates for adults.

SSNs after very hit and miss. You have around a 50-50 chance of actually receiving them even if you check the box. You may need to go to the SSA directly to obtain numbers for those of your family that are missing.

Unsure on the receipt numbers. Hopefully someone else can chime in.

Edited August 29, 2016 by Hypnos

[D N Medellin COL 75]

Ditto that what Hypnos said above. My 6 yo step child received his green card and his SS number same time as my K-1 wife.

Good luck to the both of you.

[Pitaya 2,577]

(I apologize if this is not the correct forum to post this but I figured you guys would know everything about green card production)

So we have been here a little over a month. I paid the visa fees for the 3 of us (one adult, two 10 year olds) a couple days after POE.

Today I got a text on my cell that the green card is in production BUT only ONE of the 3 cases works!!!

I paid for 3 green cards. Is this just a mistake of the State or what?The USCIS stutters along. I have 3 receipt numbers, only one works (not sure WHOSE).

Also, (this is only slightly irrelevant), we applied for SSNs at the POE, we got 2 of the 4 (mine and one sons', missing the other sons' and my USCs daughter's). Is this common?Can be. Fortunately the SSA is literally two blocks from here but they are asking for a LOT of paperwork!! The whole process is about paperwork for huge government bureaucracies.

So, do 10 year olds get Green Cards?Yes, hopefully they will eventually receive them. And is the system down or something?> Why is only one receipt number working??Good questions, contact USCIS Customer (Dis)Service Center for further information.

Thanks in advance!!

Welcome to the forum.

Check out the various progress forums for examples of the overworked and overloaded situation that currently exist at USCIS bureaucracy. There are people on this progress forum, that have been waiting for their GCs for 6 months, a year, or more.

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/contact-us

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Edited August 29, 2016 by Pitaya

[Marrienne 113]

Thanks guys!
After I get my Green Card and driver's license from my State, do I still need to carry my passport around? It is freaking me out to carry such an important and difficult to replace document around!
Can I get by with the Green card and State ID/license?

[Marrienne 113]

Welcome to the forum.

Check out the various progress forums for examples of the overworked and overloaded situation that currently exist at USCIS bureaucracy. There are people on this progress forum, that have been waiting for their GCs for 6 months, a year, or more.

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/contact-us

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Wow you say that and I feel SO lucky I have only been here a month and 10 days and already got a notice on the GC!!

I got the SSN a week after POE (well, two of the four at least).

[Marrienne 113]

Ok got a 2nd text just now with a 2nd receipt number... hopefully will get the 3rd soon

[Hypnos 6,577]

After I get my Green Card and driver's license from my State, do I still need to carry my passport around?

Just your green card is fine, and a driver's licence if you're driving.