C_Air23 32 Posted October 19, 2012 Ok, so I have gotten my SSN print out yesterday and already applied for a California ID yesterday...and soon will take the written for a DL! My advice to everyone it GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY! Yes, I understand that people have been told to wait 10 days after your EAD was made! This is COMPLETELY FALSE! The same thing happened to me Tuesday...I went to Social Securtiy Office at 9 am and was told to come back in 10 days...I was disappointed...so what I did was... I went back to the same office around 1 pm and got someone else to help me...and she started filing my paper work right away... MAKE SURE YOU FILL OUT THE SSN FORM THEY HAVE IN THE OFFICE IF YOU ARE GETTING A SSN FOR THE FIRST TIME, with your EAD card, and birth certificate (which was the main document they wanted in the Daly City California office). After that, I asked when can I get my number, and she told me to come back THURSDAY and they will have my brand new SSN printout.. The physical card will come in the mail about 7-10 days.. As soon as I got my SSN printout, I went straight to the DMV and applied for a California ID...didn't take the DL written test yet cause I wanted to study more...lol... But prior to this, a friend gave me advice to wait 3 days after my print out of my SSN so DMV can get caught up with the Social Security update...but I took a chance and still went anyways...when I got to DMV I filled out the form, showed them my EAD and the process went smooth from there. I was waiting for them to tell me to wait 3 days, BUT they didn't which I sighed with relief...My friend who was in the same situation as me before gave me advice to wait 3 days from when I get my ssn print out because he said when he did his, he was told to wait3 days...but I took a chance yesterday and I guess my ssn was already in the system and updated...good thing I went...same thing with waiting 10 days after your EAD...completely false... So get started as soon as you guys can! Never wait.. Just go for it..because we've been taking risks and chances all our lives..so why stop now? I HOPE THIS GIVES YOU GUYS A CLEAR INSIGHT ON WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU GET YOUR SSN AND EAD's! GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY! 3 Sinae, amor and Yudi85 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner11 167 Posted October 19, 2012 Hey C thanks for the advice! I can't wait for the mail today. Hopefully my EAD is delivered and I can apply for the rest. Enjoy your weekend and best wishes on your future endeavours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gianka09 7 Posted October 19, 2012 so u can get a California DL now.... you dont have to wait until january to get a Cali DL....?? thats what i hear before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_Air23 32 Posted October 19, 2012 so u can get a California DL now.... you dont have to wait until january to get a Cali DL....?? thats what i hear before... No! You can apply right away as soon as you get your SSN! As we speak, I'm on my way to the DMV to take my test.. I applied for my California ID yesterday! Get started ASAP! Never listen to what you hear and go with your gut tells you to! The worst thing they can say is come back another day.. But take my case for instance, if you're determined, go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_Air23 32 Posted October 19, 2012 so u can get a California DL now.... you dont have to wait until january to get a Cali DL....?? thats what i hear before... Just passed my written EXAM! missed 2 questions and I now have my Permit! I prob will try and schedule my actual next week! 1 Sinae reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawf 336 Posted October 19, 2012 You sure are moving fast C! I'm glad things are turning out pretty good for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamRock 22 Posted October 20, 2012 Wow! you are lightening. I can't wait until I get my EAD next week. Just got a text that USPS has it. I hope the ssn and DL and State ID is smooth for us in Chicago too. I actually already applied for jobs and even had an interview today. I hope everything goes well. PS my aunt told me today that the office will usually give you ur ssn before you get the card in the mail if you tell them that you have a job lined up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_Air23 32 Posted October 20, 2012 Wow! you are lightening. I can't wait until I get my EAD next week. Just got a text that USPS has it. I hope the ssn and DL and State ID is smooth for us in Chicago too. I actually already applied for jobs and even had an interview today. I hope everything goes well. PS my aunt told me today that the office will usually give you ur ssn before you get the card in the mail if you tell them that you have a job lined up. CORRECT! They will have your number before ur physical card gets to you, that's what I did, I went Tuesday to apply and went back Thursday to get a printout of my SSN! They should tell you when to come back if you want your SSN to get a head start! I'm determined and prepared myself, so as soon as I got my ssn, I was ready for my drivers license test because I studied and had the handbook 2 months prior to gettin approved! Good luck to everyone!! 1 Yudi85 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_Air23 32 Posted October 20, 2012 You sure are moving fast C! I'm glad things are turning out pretty good for you Thank you! I prepared myself for this and waited for this for so long.. Wasn't going to wait another minute to delay the process of moving forward good luck to you! Hope to hear the wonderful things about everyone in this forum! We're all in this together guys!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner11 167 Posted October 20, 2012 Thank you! I prepared myself for this and waited for this for so long.. Wasn't going to wait another minute to delay the process of moving forward good luck to you! Hope to hear the wonderful things about everyone in this forum! We're all in this together guys!!! C thanks for the advice on what's next after receiving the EAD. I agree with you it has been too long to keep delaying having a normal life. Best wishes!!! To all the dreamers out there keep your hopes up all these years of patience will pay off! 1 amor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
