Social security number on F1 Visa

[ritika_me]

Hi all

I have started my employment on F1 visa and applied for SSN on Jan 3,2013. I am still awaiting my SSN and am wondering how long does it take to get it.
If anyone has an idea, please let me know.

[kabkaba]

If they have issued the number, the card normally arrives in 2 weeks. But, sometimes their databases are not updated and they need confirmation from USCIS/SEVIS, if that happens, it can take 2 to 3 months.

If the number has been issued, you can visit the SSA office and they will tell you the number.