Finally after 7 months of pure hell and after a triple fusion - got my back pay and benefits reinstated Had to go through a lawyer, OIG (3 calls) and my Congressman Glenn Ivey before I got everything

I called the Seabrook SSA office today to explain my urgent situation -- I'm an international student on OPT who may get a job offer this week and need to apply for an SSN right away to start working

Had a 10:00 am appointment. Was seen about 9:45. The building was clean. It was busy, but not crowded. The staff were courteous. Overall, a very good experience.