Social Security before L1 visa?
 

hi, im over in the US at the moment for some meetings during which time my L1 visa is being processed. Id like to get ahead and apply for my social security - is it possible?
im still at the petition stage of my application.

Jess

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

Without a visa entitling you to work you cannot apply for an SSN. Full stop.

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

Once you're approved and move here just lookup your local office and head there.

I arrived on an L1 last January and went into the social security office 3 days later, got my card within 7 days of my appointment.

Tip: go early and queue outside before they open :)

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

:goodpost:

Visa first then SSN :)

As stated - go early - take all documentation - stand behind the blue line - dont joke around :)

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

You can;t even get a previously-issued SSN re-issued to you, because you've forgotten it. (I tried).

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

It's on your tax returns. :confused:

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

There was an implied, but apperently uninferrable, 'and I had no record of it' with that 'forgotten.

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

Agreed, and understood. :o .... But that it might have been recoverable more easily than from the SSA, e.g. from a tax preparation company or even direct from the IRS.

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

gee, I don't know why you're having such a hard time with this. You keep making claims that are not applicable to the circumstance I was in. And besides, the question being answered was whether the SSA would give you the information or not.

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

I'm not having a hard time, you are. ... You don't get to determine the advice you receive, and many other people read this forum for advice, not just the person who asked the question, so "corollary advice" may be useful, even if the OP doesn't find it applicable.

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

hello , we will be going to san Jose in June and can we book app with social security online to avoid the queue? thanks

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

Nope, it's a turn up, get a ticket, wait in line special. Hence advice of getting there early before the doors open. Each time i've gone i've arrived 30 minutes prior to opening, saves the waiting time in the actual office.

Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
 

No.

Rene