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Sep 23rd 2017, 12:53 pm

#16

Rete

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Re: Possible previous SSN

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Originally Posted by qqg3

Wait, I also worked whilst on a J1 visa and had a SSN.

My 'card' (its really a piece of fancy paper) is stamped 'VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION'.

Now I'm moving to the states on a K1 visa do I keep the same SSN?

Yes, you do. It is your number for life and if there is a place on any forms/petitions for it, please insert that number where appropriate.

After you have successfully done your adjustment of status to permanent resident and have your green card in hand, you then return to the social security office and have the work legend removed. They will send a new card, same number, but without the legend.

Last edited by Rete; Sep 23rd 2017 at 12:59 pm.

Sep 23rd 2017, 1:22 pm

#17

Pulaski

Joined: Dec 2001

Location: Dixie, ex UK

Posts: 52,439

Re: Possible previous SSN

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Originally Posted by qqg3

Yes, like Rete said, the number is yours for life and you cannot change it even if you wanted to, at least not unless you are accepted into the Federal witness program and given a new identity.