We entered the U.S. on September 5th on our newly issued permanent EB-5 visas. It has been over a month now, and we are still waiting for our Social Security Numbers (SSNs) to be issued. Is this normal? How long should we expect the issue and delivery to take?
Answers
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYes, takes about one month but can check at any social security office.
Renata Duarte
EB-5 Immigration attorneysA month is longer than normal. You can go to or call your local SSA office. When new EB‑5 immigrants opt in on the DS‑260 to have Social Security issue the SSN automatically (“Enumeration at Entry”), SSA’s own guidance says you should get the card within 7 to 10 business days and, in any event, within 3 weeks of arrival.
If you did not opt in on DS‑260, you must apply in person at SSA with Form SS‑5 and original documents.
Natalia Morozova
EB-5 Immigration attorneysSometimes there is a delay in receiving the social security card. You should be getting them to the address you provided to the Embassy. You can also make an appointment to the Social Security administration to have the process go faster. Best of luck.
Yuliya Veremiyenko-Campos
EB-5 Immigration attorneysIt usually comes around the same time with the green card. If you have not received it, you can visit Social Security Administration in person after the federal government reopens.
Lynne Feldman
EB-5 Immigration attorneysOften comes around the same time but if not just go to the nearest Social Security office with your Permanent Resident card and inquire. (Some SSA offices require an appointment).
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