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I've entered Guam today and finished my activation at the airport.But did u know that u only receive greencard but not SSID? I need another paperwork at another place and idk if I can do it by my return flight cuz I must have my COVID tested as well...
That’s not true , if you checked the box on the ds260 for SSN it should come automatically. Not sure how many immigration activations Guam sees, the officer may not have been fully informed about how all the non-immigration specific stuff works (He/she would not necessarily know SS details as that is an entirely different department)
 
That’s not true , if you checked the box on the ds260 for SSN it should come automatically. Not sure how many immigration activations Guam sees, the officer may not have been fully informed about how all the non-immigration specific stuff works (He/she would not necessarily know SS details as that is an entirely different department)
Yes, I checked the SSN box fore sure, but they didn't even review my documents in the orange envelope and also no finger prints were taken. Idk why they are so clueless about SS. I will ask them tomorrow thanks.
 
Yes, I checked the SSN box fore sure, but they didn't even review my documents in the orange envelope and also no finger prints were taken. Idk why they are so clueless about SS. I will ask them tomorrow thanks.
I explained that already. It’s a different department that is not directly immigration-related. Why do you think asking them again will help?
Did they take your envelope? Some officers make a point of “reviewing“ the contents but honestly there’s nothing in there they can do anything about. There is no need for them to “review” documents. Their job is to make sure the envelope gets to uscis.
 
I explained that already. It’s a different department that is not directly immigration-related. Why do you think asking them again will help?
Did they take your envelope? Some officers make a point of “reviewing“ the contents but honestly there’s nothing in there they can do anything about. There is no need for them to “review” documents. Their job is to make sure the envelope gets to uscis.
Are you saying USCIS will review my documents so I don't have to bother visiting the airport nor SS department but I still have my SSN sent?
 
Are you saying USCIS will review my documents so I don't have to bother visiting the airport nor SS department but I still have my SSN sent?
I’m saying the guys at the airport are not the ones who contact the SSA.
If you don’t have a SS card within 4 weeks, then contact the SSA.
 
I’m saying the guys at the airport are not the ones who contact the SSA.
If you don’t have a SS card within 4 weeks, then contact the SSA.

We entered US over 3 weeks ago (LAX), never received our SSN. We ticked the box on the DS260. When we arrived we were told if we don’t receive it after 3 weeks to call, the SSA website also states the same.

We called SSA - the national number was pretty useless and unhelpful. Then called our local office, they were helpful but said ignore the 3 week timeline, they said it’s taking over 30 days after arrival before they begin processing. He checked the system with our Alien/USCIS numbers and names and couldn’t see anything so said it hasn’t even been processed with SSA yet and as it’s not far off 30 days to make an appointment. So he made us an appointment for mid November (soonest available). We have to fill out an application, bring all our documents etc. He said this happens a lot for new arrivals. After the appointment it will be about 2 weeks before the SSN Card arrives.

He said if by chance it’s processed in the meantime and arrives just to cancel the appointment. Said it was best to make the appointment as with limited availability (covid) and the holidays coming up it could take a lot longer if we waited.

So all up it will be about 8 weeks after arrival before we receive a SSN. It’s a bit of a ridiculous system but it is what it is, like this whole process just have to be patient.
 
I understand you are worried, obviously you put a lot of energy in this project and want to do everything that you can. I can tell you however, once you have your immigration packet you are good unless you do something really serious in between, like kill a guy, or get arrested for smuggling drugs or whatever.
I was a bit worried too, especially with all the covid restrictions and you know what happened at the entry? Nothing, there wasn't any questioning apart the necessary, if the address we provided is still correct etc.. the officer was very nice, he opened the envelope, put the stamps in the passport and wished us the best of luck.

You aren't irrational , looking at what happened last year when Pandemic started and followed by immigration ban , no one can really say there should be nothing to stop you. But at this point , nothing more you can do other than just follow the law and prepare for your travel. Best of luck.
Thank you my friends for the reassurance. Best of luck in your new lives in the US.
 
We entered US over 3 weeks ago (LAX), never received our SSN. We ticked the box on the DS260. When we arrived we were told if we don’t receive it after 3 weeks to call, the SSA website also states the same.

We called SSA - the national number was pretty useless and unhelpful. Then called our local office, they were helpful but said ignore the 3 week timeline, they said it’s taking over 30 days after arrival before they begin processing. He checked the system with our Alien/USCIS numbers and names and couldn’t see anything so said it hasn’t even been processed with SSA yet and as it’s not far off 30 days to make an appointment. So he made us an appointment for mid November (soonest available). We have to fill out an application, bring all our documents etc. He said this happens a lot for new arrivals. After the appointment it will be about 2 weeks before the SSN Card arrives.

He said if by chance it’s processed in the meantime and arrives just to cancel the appointment. Said it was best to make the appointment as with limited availability (covid) and the holidays coming up it could take a lot longer if we waited.

So all up it will be about 8 weeks after arrival before we receive a SSN. It’s a bit of a ridiculous system but it is what it is, like this whole process just have to be patient.
I think a lot of this is covid and Covid backlogs. When we entered pre pandemic we got our SS cards in less than ten days, which was standard at the time. In those days you’d just go into the office if it didn’t arrive but because of Covid you now have to have an appointment.
 
No one who already held a valid immigrant visa when the ban came into place was prevented from entering. So not a good example of a reason to panic.
Your statement is incorrect . the ban prevented immigrant with visas from entry , until revoked . you can ask Brit Simon or check official link below https://travel.state.gov/content/tr...ssion-of-presidential-proclamation-10014.html

"individuals who received diversity visas in 2020 as a result of orders in the court case Gomez v. Trump may travel to the United States on an expired visa as the court ordered the government to treat these visas as though they were issued on the date P.P. 10014 was rescinded. The court did not specify for how long the visas would be considered valid. Additionally, it may be possible that the court order could be changed or modified in some important respect. Therefore, applicants wishing to benefit from the order are encouraged to travel as soon as practicable as the order could change. "
 
Your statement is incorrect . the ban prevented immigrant with visas from entry , until revoked . you can ask Brit Simon or check official link below https://travel.state.gov/content/tr...ssion-of-presidential-proclamation-10014.html

"individuals who received diversity visas in 2020 as a result of orders in the court case Gomez v. Trump may travel to the United States on an expired visa as the court ordered the government to treat these visas as though they were issued on the date P.P. 10014 was rescinded. The court did not specify for how long the visas would be considered valid. Additionally, it may be possible that the court order could be changed or modified in some important respect. Therefore, applicants wishing to benefit from the order are encouraged to travel as soon as practicable as the order could change. "
Nope, my statement is not incorrect. Those visas from the lawsuit were issued AFTER the ban came into effect, and that is why there was a limitation on their entry. If you read properly what I said, it was
No one who already held a valid immigrant visa when the ban came into place was prevented from entering. So not a good example of a reason to panic.
This is factual and is even in the text of the proclamation that announced the ban, here is the relevant extract for you:

The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall apply only to aliens who:
(i) …
(ii) do not have an immigrant visa that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation; and
(iii) …



So again, if there is suddenly a ban announced it will have no effect on existing visa holders - things do not happen retroactively. Again, please don’t panic people for no reason. And don’t tell me I’m wrong when I’m not.
 
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I don't remember details exactly, but I know some visas expired because people could not enter the US due to ban. Their visas were reissued later in September.
 
I don't remember details exactly, but I know some visas expired because people could not enter the US due to ban. Their visas were reissued later in September.
As above, the proclamation specifically stated that existing visa holders were not subject to the ban. There were a lot of people who were unable to fly because of country lockdowns and cancelled flights during the worst of the pandemic - maybe that is what you are thinking of. I personally know someone from SA who got issued his visa a couple of days before the ban and traveled to the US with no issues after the ban came into effect. They landed late May.
 
Nope, my statement is not incorrect. Those visas from the lawsuit were issued AFTER the ban came into effect, and that is why there was a limitation on their entry. If you read properly what I said, it was

This is factual and is even in the text of the proclamation that announced the ban, here is the relevant extract for you:

The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall apply only to aliens who:
(i) …
(ii) do not have an immigrant visa that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation; and
(iii) …



So again, if there is suddenly a ban announced it will have no effect on existing visa holders - things do not happen retroactively. Again, please don’t panic people for no reason. And don’t tell me I’m wrong when I’m not.
You are wrong , this is a fact , people with visa couldn't enter the US because of the ban . and just because the previous ban made some exclusions , nothing legally can prevent the president of making a ban that includes people with valid visas . I am not making people panic , I am reassuring people in a nice way instead of making fun of their human stress like you did.
 
You are wrong , this is a fact , people with visa couldn't enter the US because of the ban . and just because the previous ban made some exclusions , nothing legally can prevent the president of making a ban that includes people with valid visas . I am not making people panic , I am reassuring people in a nice way instead of making fun of their human stress like you did.
You. Are. Wrong. Just wrong. Just stop posting rubbish please. People who held visas before the ban came into effect were allowed in. I know one personally.


I am not making fun of stress. I am telling them there is no reason to panic. You are telling them there it is rational to panic over something that is not going to happen! How is that helping them?
 
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So you are saying the president hypothetically can't make a ban that prevent people with visa from entry , really ? you are wrong , denying it doesn't make it right . Writing in bold font or capital letters even wouldn't make it right.

And telling someone that about Mars attack isn't making fun of someone stress ... if that was a sense of humor in reassuring a stressed person , you failed.
 
So you are saying the president hypothetically can't make a ban that prevent people with visa from entry , really ? you are wrong , denying it doesn't make it right . Writing in bold font or capital letters even wouldn't make it right.

And telling someone that about Mars attack isn't making fun of someone stress ... if that was a sense of humor in reassuring a stressed person , you failed.
Actually, I believe it is a matter of law that they cannot retroactively do things like that. So yes. Otherwise Trump would surely have done it, no? And what reason on this earth do you think Biden, who openly campaigned in favor of DV, would have for any sort of ban on DV much less a retroactive one? What is rational about fearing that as an outcome?

The point I was making was that it is about as likely as a Mars attack for something to go wrong and that person be denied entry with their DV. it wasn’t intended to be humorous. It was intended to make a point. If you didn’t get it, well so what.
 
as matter of law , the president can . Not saying that president Biden will , but he has the power for sure . read the law .

Using Mars attack as probability example is failure for sure. no stressed immigrant will appreciate information in such way . it is what it is .
 
You know someone asked me the other day how I have the patience to stay on this forum, well I think I’ve just lost the last thread of it with this BS continued arguing over a baseless point. Thanks/congrats @wskamel ..you are the one that finally pushed me over the edge here .. you can all go panic yourselves into a frenzy with no rational input, I don’t care any longer. Bye all.
 
Has anyone else had trouble loading any US Gov immigration pages, I keep getting;

This site can’t be reached​

travel.state.gov’s server IP address could not be found.

I have cleared my cache and cookies, still no luck.
Any ideas?
 
Hi dears,
Sorry if the question has been already asked but just wondering how long takes the full process getting the green card once we reached US
We’ve got our visa on last September and we are planning to go to LA for 1 week next week to activate our green card before our visa expires .
I am a bit stressed and have a couple of questions:
1. Is everything done at the airport ?
2. Do we have to go to any immigrant office once outside ?
3. Can we stay only 1 week in the US and get our green card later ? (We are planning to move definitely to US by next May 2022)
4. How should we pay the immigrant fee ? 5. Is there any other expenses for the green card processes ?
Thanks in advance for your help
 
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