Who has had problem waiting for their SSN? Canadian RN

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Specializes in Surgical/Trauma/Neuroscience/Cardiac ICU.

I just wanted to blurt out my frustration while waiting for my SSN.

Oct 7th was when I crossed the border and got my TN status. I applied for my SSN on Oct 11th after securing an apartment (?luck) in Maine to be used as a mailing address. As opposed to what the SSA website recommended, I applied <10days of crossing the border. Why not?

I went back to ON, CAN and completed my last week of work. End date: Oct 22nd. I was hoping that my SSN card was already mailed upon my return but did not.

I called SSA hotline on Oct 25th and complained. I explained the receipt said within 2 weeks to receive. Apparently, 2 weeks was the minimum and it could go to 1 month (~1 month tomorrow Nov 8th) for first time application.

I eventually went to the SSA office on Nov. 1st because I could not wait. I was told that the card should have been mailed to my mailbox but who knew what happenened as I never received it.

*Pending due to delayed SSN

1. My start date had been re-scheduled since my RN license was not released yet. I was able to cross the border because the BON mailed me letter saying my application was complete except for SSN. Basically, Maine State BON needed SSN but there was a loophole. They could release a letter in lieu of RN license for Customs use only.

2. I was able to register my car and changed my plates but I could not convert my Driver's license, required within 30days of establishing residency.

3. NSO - malpractice needed SSN.

I thought I was smart of getting my TN status before resigning my CAN job but I never anticipated this problem to arise. I am not currently working for more than 2 weeks now. I just don't like the waiting part and not doing anything ?productive. Luckily my CAN line of credit could still pay my apartment.

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Specializes in Surgical/Trauma/Neuroscience/Cardiac ICU.

Update:

- Received SSN Nov. 8th from the Nov. 1st application.

- Went to redo background check.

- November 21st - my Compact RN License has now been released.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

See you received your SS# within 30 days initial application--- expect that US/state government agencies work more slowly, often due to higher population volumes. Best wishes with your new Maine nursing position.

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Specializes in Surgical/Trauma/Neuroscience/Cardiac ICU.
28 minutes ago, NRSKarenRN said:

See you received your SS# within 30 days initial application--- expect that US/state government agencies work more slowly, often due to higher population volumes. Best wishes with your new Maine nursing position.

Thank you.

Yes, I was not sure if my first SSN application was ever processed since I never received it. I only received the 2nd application & probably this cancelled the first one. In total, it would probably take up to 30days for SSA. I was just a little bit irritated because of delay.

I am happy because it is here now and that's what matters.

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