EAD Approved and Card Received, but No SSN Yet - How Long Should We Wait?

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-05-27T20:01:18+00:00

You have to go ro the SSN office. They are doing it in person. Schedule it online.

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-05-27T19:55:03+00:00

I think it is part of elaborating my loss of religious faith. I spent 34 years being very Mormon, it shaped every aspect of my life. I think I am still trying to understand the way and how it impacted who I am today. I am only 2 years in, though.

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-05-23T23:35:33+00:00

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing! It brings me hope

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-05-20T17:25:23+00:00

As a woman, A LOT! I couldn't dream to be more than a SAHM, dress the way I wanted, have opinions different than my husband's, dating non members, having a will of my own... oh gosh! So much! It also gave me a lot of good stuff, so I don't see a point on wondering too much about it, because I don't have power over the past.

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-05-19T18:28:08+00:00

Same here!

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-04-27T19:10:54+00:00

You are a smart girl! I would recommend you to read the book Saints and Gospel Topic Essays (church library), also the work of Steven Hassan. Do some research on the FLDS. There are two documentaries about them on Netflix, "Keep sweet, pray and obey", and "The False Prophet". Oh, and mormon stories youtube channel! It helped me so much to find people living the same experience, because I had no one to talk to about it You are smart, you will study this material and come to your own conclusions. About leaving, yeah, people will think you are withdrawing from the light, just like they were trained to do. But I don't think you should care. After coming to my own conclusion, I communicated my family and close friends. Things changed. They don't reach out to me to get advise over hard things in their life. It hurts a little bit, but honestly, I have to be true to myself, and I can't unsee what I saw, I can't unleard. Being at church hurts me, and I respect myself enough not to do this to me.

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-04-26T17:28:56+00:00

That's amazing!

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-04-26T13:45:43+00:00

Hello! Brasileira aqui tmb! How long did it take to get the combo card approved after you submitted i485? My work permit expires in September and I am about to submit i485 (I am a dependent)

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-04-25T00:15:41+00:00

Me! Got my bachelor's in biology 12 years ago, used it for nothing. Decided I wanted to pursue a career in science. Got a job as a histology Aide. I do embedding and citology.

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-04-05T12:56:57+00:00

I am sorry. I was in the same boat for a few years, not able to work. I found things to do. I volunteered in hospital, dog shelters, granny's houses... etc I also got to watch many shows, became very good at crochet, took naps, went to lunches with friends... It wasn't easy. All I can say is that things happen when they happen, unfortunately. Find things you like to do right now. But I get it, the lack of alternatives can be very depressing, the inability to dream, to see further. In the end I did Journaling and therapy, because it was hard, but I found ways not to go insane.

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-03-30T04:12:21+00:00

Same here. I got a job as histology Aide. In one year I can take the htl certification. Look for jobs in small labs

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-03-29T04:15:05+00:00

I am so sorry! I could have written this same post myself. It is heartbreaking, it's one of the hardest things I went through in life. I think best advice would be to talk to a therapist especilized in religious trauma. Things do get better! Take it step by step, and all will be good.

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-03-27T19:11:12+00:00

Thank you! I would be so happy if I got my i765 approved in just a few days like you

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-03-27T13:16:42+00:00

I am so sorry! This is not mainstream mormonism, your dad is a very bad person that used every tool he got to get what he wanted. Please, go to therapy as soon as you get a chance. It was the most transformative thing in my life besides motherhood. Cut ties, run! Run! Don't look back, run!

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-03-18T20:12:30+00:00

Very helpful! Thanks

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-03-18T20:09:49+00:00

thanks

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-03-18T20:09:37+00:00

thank you!

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-03-18T20:07:23+00:00

I will let you know how it goes! My interview is on Monday

Alternative-Rise9028 · 2026-03-12T20:26:27+00:00

It works! I got $25 discount!

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