I got H1 papers in oct and went to apply SSN. In Social Security office, they told i cant apply for SSN bcos datas shows iam still in H4. it has been 2 months now, iam trying to apply SSN. i called INS manytimes to check if my visa got updated to H1, but they asked me to wait till they update. Any idea how long i have to wait? its already been 2 months now. Pls help.
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Received H1 but cant apply SSN
- Thread starter Shahi
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H4 to H1 > SSN
My wife was in same situation. She applied in October last week but SSN office didn't give her any receipt that she applied for SSN. After 4 or 5 weeks they sent a receipt that she applied for SSN and she'll be getting one in 1-2 weeks. Unfortunately postman lost the mail and she re-applied for a new card. But the local SSN office gave her the number though.
For some, SSN office is checking the database first before they take application for SSN, so they could get it in 1-2 weeks.
Bottom line - it takes atleast 4-6 weeks but you'll get SSN. Just make sure your name is on the mail box, otherwise postman would not deliver any mail from SSN office.
My wife was in same situation. She applied in October last week but SSN office didn't give her any receipt that she applied for SSN. After 4 or 5 weeks they sent a receipt that she applied for SSN and she'll be getting one in 1-2 weeks. Unfortunately postman lost the mail and she re-applied for a new card. But the local SSN office gave her the number though.
For some, SSN office is checking the database first before they take application for SSN, so they could get it in 1-2 weeks.
Bottom line - it takes atleast 4-6 weeks but you'll get SSN. Just make sure your name is on the mail box, otherwise postman would not deliver any mail from SSN office.
My wife is looking out for job. Her employer runs payroll only if she gets into project. If you started working on H1-B and getting paid meantime while you are waiting for SSN...based on my understanding that's not an issue.
If it's more than 4-6 weeks since you applied and didn't receive any courtesy mail from that office regarding the status, call the SSN office where you have applied. They would be able to tell you, whether you need a trip to their office.
If it's more than 4-6 weeks since you applied and didn't receive any courtesy mail from that office regarding the status, call the SSN office where you have applied. They would be able to tell you, whether you need a trip to their office.
vibhuti said:hkond,
please could you give me some more information... pending the receipt of the ssn, how was payroll processed for your wife.
i have applied for the ssn, but did not get a receipt. do you think i should go back to the ssn office and request for a receipt?
vibhuti,
Can you tell us when did you apply for your SSN and from which place. We also are in somewhat similar situation, we applied for a SSN no. for my wife on 15th Nov'04 and we're still waiting for the SSN no. We've tried calling several times to get an update but they say they are waiting for I-94 verification from Homeland Security. We're worried how long is it going to take.
Thanks.
Can you tell us when did you apply for your SSN and from which place. We also are in somewhat similar situation, we applied for a SSN no. for my wife on 15th Nov'04 and we're still waiting for the SSN no. We've tried calling several times to get an update but they say they are waiting for I-94 verification from Homeland Security. We're worried how long is it going to take.
Thanks.
h4-h1 ssn
tpk, i applied for ssn in virginia on dec 10th... i went back on dec 22nd to the office and asked for acknowledgement of my application. on dec 29th, i got the letter saying i will get ssn in 2 weeks, and i got the card on jan 3.
please be hopeful, i am sure your wife will get the ssn in a couple of weeks.
tpk, i applied for ssn in virginia on dec 10th... i went back on dec 22nd to the office and asked for acknowledgement of my application. on dec 29th, i got the letter saying i will get ssn in 2 weeks, and i got the card on jan 3.
please be hopeful, i am sure your wife will get the ssn in a couple of weeks.