Social Security before L1 visa?
May 10th 2017, 5:43 pm
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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
im still at the petition stage of my application.
Jess
May 10th 2017, 5:45 pm
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Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
Without a visa entitling you to work you cannot apply for an SSN. Full stop.
May 10th 2017, 6:46 pm
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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
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
May 14th 2017, 5:27 pm
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Re: Social Security before L1 visa?
.... 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.
Last edited by Pulaski; May 14th 2017 at 5:41 pm.
May 14th 2017, 5:58 pm
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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.
May 14th 2017, 6:04 pm
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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.
May 14th 2017, 7:21 pm
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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
May 15th 2017, 5:00 pm
#12
i hate cabbage
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Location: Fort Worth, TX
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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.
