Back in the US and need SSN
Made it back to the US, now with our stuff etc. Apartment hunting.
I need to get an SSN ASAP, will be applying next week. I understand it may take a week or two to get the card, which will come to my work address for now. But prior to getting the card I really need the number. I read somewhere if you ask when applying you may be able to get the number over the counter ahead of card. Is that true? If so any tips for requesting it, a persuading argument, I don't want to be fobbed off by an unhelpful assistant and could really use the SSN before the card arrives. |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Why do you need the number so urgently? You don't need it to start working, nor opening a bank account, etc.
That said, you might be able to go back to the SS office in person a couple of days after applying, to see if they'll tell you the number. Rene |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Prospective landlords will probably ask for the SSN in order to run a credit check but, since the OP doesn't have any credit history, not having the SSN won't really make any practical difference.
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Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Originally Posted by LouisB
(Post 12241651)
I need to get an SSN ASAP...
But prior to getting the card I really need the number. Ian |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Hi, thanks for the replies.
The primary reason is just making application for an apartment and they asked for it. Didn't know it would be required for that, but that now puts some urgency on it. Secondly need it for work payroll, but that can wait a couple of weeks. They (work) gave me a temp SSN but presume that's just an internal thing for work payroll system. Of course I have no US credit history yet anyway, so not sure how SSN will be that valuable, however they asked and I'm wondering how to expedite. So if I apply early next week maybe I can revisit the office towards the end of the week to try and get the allocated number? |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Originally Posted by LouisB
(Post 12241703)
Hi, thanks for the replies.
The primary reason is just making application for an apartment and they asked for it. Didn't know it would be required for that, but that now puts some urgency on it. Secondly need it for work payroll, but that can wait a couple of weeks. They (work) gave me a temp SSN but presume that's just an internal thing for work payroll system. Of course I have no US credit history yet anyway, so not sure how SSN will be that valuable, however they asked and I'm wondering how to expedite. So if I apply early next week maybe I can revisit the office towards the end of the week to try and get the allocated number? They really want it to prove you are working/can work/ and can afford the place. |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Originally Posted by LouisB
(Post 12241703)
So if I apply early next week maybe I can revisit the office towards the end of the week to try and get the allocated number?
Ian |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Hey, good news is I was able to make the application okay and also prior to getting SSN / card we also got approved for our first US apartment too, no SSN or further questions, guarantors etc required.
Phew! So presume once I get the SSN I need to start building a good credit history next. Any tips on this would be greatly received! 🙂 |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
We have a Wiki Guide with lots of credit building tips.
Rene |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Originally Posted by LouisB
(Post 12243659)
Hey, good news is I was able to make the application okay and also prior to getting SSN / card we also got approved for our first US apartment too, no SSN or further questions, guarantors etc required.
Phew! So presume once I get the SSN I need to start building a good credit history next. Any tips on this would be greatly received! 🙂 |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Originally Posted by LouisB
(Post 12241651)
I read somewhere if you ask when applying you may be able to get the number over the counter ahead of card. Is that true? |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Originally Posted by hungryhorace
(Post 12243935)
Yes.
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Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Originally Posted by Olly_
(Post 12243809)
Did you have an Amex card in the UK?
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Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Originally Posted by Noorah101
(Post 12243719)
We have a Wiki Guide with lots of credit building tips.
Rene |
Re: Back in the US and need SSN
Originally Posted by LouisB
(Post 12244085)
Yes and I plan to do the account transfer once we've signed out new US residential address.
I got a Capital One Journey card and a Discover card within a few weeks of getting my SSN. |
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