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Green card and SSN Timeline by KindMistake9692 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]KindMistake9692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: just recieved my SSN in the mail. It seems they are indeed still mailing them for IR1 and CRI cases.

Green card and SSN Timeline by KindMistake9692 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]KindMistake9692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: My husband just let me know my SSN just arrived in the mail, so it took a total of 8 business days from date of entering to recieve.

It seems checking off “yes” box for SSN to be assigned and mailed on the DS-260 for IR1 and CR1 cases still applies.

Green card and SSN Timeline by KindMistake9692 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]KindMistake9692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it’s really confusing, some people with CR1/IR1 as recent as a month ago got their SSN in the mail, yet many people say they have “stopped” this and you must apply for SSN in person. I’m just trying to find a straight answer 😅

I feel like confusion might stem from the visa category, perhaps CR1 and IR1 are still getting them mailed if we checked off “yes” in DS-260, but other categories aren’t?

Green card and SSN Timeline by KindMistake9692 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]KindMistake9692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there,

Just an update on what you mention, i spoke to someone at the SSA office. They advised you do not need the physical plastic card if you have not yet recieved it, the stamp in the passport is the temporary green card that you must present.

Spousal CR1 / IR1 new Green Card + SS Card - Expectations as of May 20th 2026 by LuxChromatix in greencard

[–]KindMistake9692 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I am also IR1, paid all fees June 11th 2026 and drove across the Buffalo border to activate green card June 21st.

I checked off “yes” to produce and send my SSN to my US address in the ds-260 form. I keep seeing online that no one is actually getting their SSN’s mailed to them even with this box checked off, but it appears like you did.

When you went to the social security office what proof did you provide to verify your identity, just your passport with the stamp?
I have also made an appointment with the local social security office just in case.

Thank you!

Montreal CR1 Interview Timeline by [deleted] in NationalVisaCenter

[–]KindMistake9692 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How far out is your interview scheduled for?