My friend has not gotten SSN yet. How long does it take ?

[Jet Know Chow]

My friend he won DV2016 and came in the US with his wife on Fed28
so his wife got SSN after a week on arrived date. but the man is still waiting.
the weird thing they live in the same house.
I would like to know how long does it take for SSN mailing yours SSN.
Thanks

 

[Britsimon]

Normally it should be there after a couple of weeks. He should visit the ssa office...