SSN application delay for military spouse - 5+ months wait, need urgent help!

I found a way to solve SSN application delays for military, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEPQKYeJAzE

Ugh, I feel your pain! The wait times are ridiculous these days. Have you tried calling their customer service line? Sometimes you can get lucky and reach someone who can actually help.

I'm in the same boat, applied in November and still waiting. This whole system is a joke 🤡

Have you considered reaching out to your local congressperson's office? They sometimes have liaisons who can help expedite these kinds of cases, especially for military families.

Hey, I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/eSz742AOvHc

Listen up, because I've been through this rodeo before. Here's what you need to do: • First, gather all your documents. Make sure you have your application confirmation, your spouse's military orders, and any other relevant paperwork. • Next, try to schedule an in-person appointment at your local Social Security office. Sometimes face-to-face interactions can speed things up. • If that doesn't work, follow the advice about contacting your congressperson. They can often work miracles. • Keep a detailed log of all your attempts to contact SSA. Dates, times, names of representatives you speak to. This can be helpful if you need to escalate your case. • Consider reaching out to military family support services. They might have resources or connections to help expedite the process. • As a last resort, you might want to file a formal complaint with the SSA. Sometimes this can bump your case up to a supervisor. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up! The system is frustrating, but you'll get through this. Good luck!

have u tried faxing them? sometimes old school methods work better with these dinosaur agencies lol

OP, make sure you're checking your mail carefully. Sometimes their letters look like junk mail and it's easy to miss important info.

This is why we need to overhaul the entire system. It's ridiculous that in 2023 we're still dealing with these kinds of delays for essential documents.

Hey OP, just wondering - did you apply online or by mail? I've heard the online applications sometimes get processed faster.