Quick question re:SSN
We arrived in the US on Friday. I know the advice is to wait ten days before applying for your SSN. However, I have checked online and our I-94 status is all updated. Does this mean we will be ok to apply tomorrow? We don't have access to a printer to print off our record of admission but I assume they will just check online.
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Re: Quick question re:SSN
I guess that depends if you are the SSA system yet, which I would think you wouldn't be. Nothing to stop you going in and asking, they will either be able to process the application, or not.
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Re: Quick question re:SSN
You should be fine. I personally would try to print out the i-94 but you're in there.
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Whilst you need to take an I-94, it's not the system they use to check.
They use the SAVE system and that's the one that can take some time to be synced up. If it's not yet in SAVE then it will go through manual review and can take a few weeks. |
Re: Quick question re:SSN
I went back to the Social to see if they could see me on the system and in the vain hope they might have my number.
This was 18 days after entry. They still couldn’t see me and told me to come back in 3 days. Back in U.K. so cant |
Re: Quick question re:SSN
Originally Posted by tom169
(Post 12385798)
Whilst you need to take an I-94, it's not the system they use to check.
They use the SAVE system and that's the one that can take some time to be synced up. If it's not yet in SAVE then it will go through manual review and can take a few weeks. |
Re: Quick question re:SSN
Originally Posted by Tillymin
(Post 12385851)
Thanks Tom. We are not yet showing on there so will wait before applying for my husband's SSN. Whilst packing up our house I found the SSN I had when I was here on a J-1 visa 26 years ago. (Not the card, just a note I'd made of the number) It's in my maiden name so just need to get it changed. Would I need to be showing on the SAVE system before doing that?
No, you don't have to be on the SAVE system. The number is yours for life. Since you don't have the card, you will need to either open a SSA account online and request a new card to be sent to your US address or go in person. Go to the SS office with just the number can be a pita but worth a try if you want. Bring your marriage certificate to change the name on the card. A new card with the new name will be sent to you with the same number. |
Re: Quick question re:SSN
Originally Posted by Rete
(Post 12385860)
No, you don't have to be on the SAVE system. The number is yours for life. Since you don't have the card, you will need to either open a SSA account online and request a new card to be sent to your US address. I'm afraid to say to go to the SS office with just the number but worth a try if you want. Bring your marriage certificate to change the name on the card. A new card with the new name will be sent to you with the same number.
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Re: Quick question re:SSN
Just to update- I apprehensively went to the Social Security office this morning. After hearing horror stories from various sources I wasn't looking forward to it at all! However, I'm pleased to say that I only had to wait 15 minutes to be seen. The two members of staff I saw could not have been more friendly and helpful and my new card should be with me within a fortnight. One more job crossed off the list!
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Off topic but I don't know why people are so anxious about going to the social security office. Yes, there are government employees who earn their salary by just occupying seats and being pricks (we meet one but found a wonderful office in the next town). There are many government employees who truly earn their salaries and are human and helpful.
Glad you had success with your getting your updated social security card. |
Re: Quick question re:SSN
Originally Posted by Rete
(Post 12387457)
Off topic but I don't know why people are so anxious about going to the social security office. Yes, there are government employees who earn their salary by just occupying seats and being pricks (we meet one but found a wonderful office in the next town). There are many government employees who truly earn their salaries and are human and helpful.
Glad you had success with your getting your updated social security card. I also help international clients and not all the officials are up to speed with the paperwork. Italy now issues marriage/birth certificates with a digital seal - no longer a stamped one for example, which has proven difficult. |
Re: Quick question re:SSN
Originally Posted by Rete
(Post 12387457)
Off topic but I don't know why people are so anxious about going to the social security office. Yes, there are government employees who earn their salary by just occupying seats and being pricks (we meet one but found a wonderful office in the next town).
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Re: Quick question re:SSN
Different SSA offices can vary. My local SSA office is a PITA, but the one in Pasadena is fine.
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