EAD = SSN?
Jun 17th 2009, 2:24 am
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EAD = SSN?
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May be a dumb question - but it's early. Now that my daughter has her EAD.. does that mean I can apply for her SSN #? One of her jobs are questioning her ITIN, no clue why - they only want it for tax purposes, and well, that's exactly what the number is.
May be a dumb question - but it's early. Now that my daughter has her EAD.. does that mean I can apply for her SSN #? One of her jobs are questioning her ITIN, no clue why - they only want it for tax purposes, and well, that's exactly what the number is.
Jun 17th 2009, 3:29 am
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Re: EAD = SSN?
Not sure if this should be in here?
May be a dumb question - but it's early. Now that my daughter has her EAD.. does that mean I can apply for her SSN #? One of her jobs are questioning her ITIN, no clue why - they only want it for tax purposes, and well, that's exactly what the number is.
May be a dumb question - but it's early. Now that my daughter has her EAD.. does that mean I can apply for her SSN #? One of her jobs are questioning her ITIN, no clue why - they only want it for tax purposes, and well, that's exactly what the number is.
http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html
Jun 17th 2009, 6:25 am
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Re: EAD = SSN?
Not sure if this should be in here?
May be a dumb question - but it's early. Now that my daughter has her EAD.. does that mean I can apply for her SSN #? One of her jobs are questioning her ITIN, no clue why - they only want it for tax purposes, and well, that's exactly what the number is.
May be a dumb question - but it's early. Now that my daughter has her EAD.. does that mean I can apply for her SSN #? One of her jobs are questioning her ITIN, no clue why - they only want it for tax purposes, and well, that's exactly what the number is.
Yes, the ITIN is not appropriate. Now that she is eligible for a SSN, she should apply for it. The employer is supposed to ask to see it within 3 days of hire.
Jun 17th 2009, 6:28 am
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Re: EAD = SSN?
we didnt get EAD's for the boys (seeing as they are only 4 and 2 !!!) so at what point should we apply for their ssn's - after green cards are in hand?
Jun 17th 2009, 6:44 am
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Re: EAD = SSN?
And then again if/when they naturalize, as they'll be eligible for different benefits as citizens vs PR.
Jun 17th 2009, 7:14 am
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Re: EAD = SSN?
A social security number is required by the government when a person has earned income. A social security number is used by the government to track social security and medicare payments generated by earned income to determine future benefits.
Jun 18th 2009, 2:12 am
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Re: EAD = SSN?
Thanks all, appreciated 
