SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
May 21st 2007, 10:07 am
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SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
I had to title my pickup truck to an American friend because Indiana will only title motor vehicles to people with a social security number! The same goes for the driving licence; no SSN, no licence.
It occurs to me that I could buy land in another, less awkward, state and title motor vehicles there.
I would like, therefore, to compile a list of states where one CAN title a motor vehicle without a SSN, and a list of states where one CANNOT.
Please - just the facts, based on personal experience.
I will start with these :
Arizona - YES
Indiana - NO
It occurs to me that I could buy land in another, less awkward, state and title motor vehicles there.
I would like, therefore, to compile a list of states where one CAN title a motor vehicle without a SSN, and a list of states where one CANNOT.
Please - just the facts, based on personal experience.
I will start with these :
Arizona - YES
Indiana - NO
May 21st 2007, 10:23 am
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
you can get to every state dmv .....
Happy compiling your list ... nobody is going to do it for you ..
May 21st 2007, 10:31 am
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
The link I will follow, but your comment was obnoxious.
You obviously feel that this would be of no benefit to anyone but me. That was not the aim. If I have a titling problem then others are likely in the same situation. It would not take long for folk to just state whether, without a SSN, they had been able to title a vehicle in such-and-such state.
RS
You obviously feel that this would be of no benefit to anyone but me. That was not the aim. If I have a titling problem then others are likely in the same situation. It would not take long for folk to just state whether, without a SSN, they had been able to title a vehicle in such-and-such state.
RS
May 21st 2007, 10:35 am
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
The link I will follow, but your comment was obnoxious.
You obviously feel that this would be of no benefit to anyone but me. That was not the aim. If I have a titling problem then others are likely in the same situation. It would not take long for folk to just state whether, without a SSN, they had been able to title a vehicle in such-and-such state.
RS
You obviously feel that this would be of no benefit to anyone but me. That was not the aim. If I have a titling problem then others are likely in the same situation. It would not take long for folk to just state whether, without a SSN, they had been able to title a vehicle in such-and-such state.
RS
Never seen the qustion come up in the last 4 years ...on any site ..
May 21st 2007, 10:38 am
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
May 21st 2007, 10:44 am
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OK briefly... Started a business in Indiana but need to build up before applying for a long term visa, probably E2 Investor. Money coming in, but no Americans employed yet. Will apply for a visa, but not until more things are in place - don't want a rejection. Currently on VWP, hence cannot apply for SSN. Meanwhile, still have to drive about.
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May 21st 2007, 10:51 am
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
OK briefly... Started a business in Indiana but need to build up before applying for a long term visa, probably E2 Investor. Money coming in, but no Americans employed yet. Will apply for a visa, but not until more things are in place - don't want a rejection. Currently on VWP, hence cannot apply for SSN. Meanwhile, still have to drive about.
RS
RS
May 21st 2007, 11:08 am
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No, the VWP permits directorial duties - steering a company.
You can check this upon the Internet, but it was also confirmed to me by the immigration officer last time I entered USA.
Most of my time, other than arguing with you, is spent getting the many legalities in place... qualification of my LLC, bank accounts, accountancy, etc.
I would be very grateful, given that you seem only to want to criticise me, if you would stay out of this thread and allow it to get back to the business of motor vehicle titling without SSN.
RS
You can check this upon the Internet, but it was also confirmed to me by the immigration officer last time I entered USA.
Most of my time, other than arguing with you, is spent getting the many legalities in place... qualification of my LLC, bank accounts, accountancy, etc.
I would be very grateful, given that you seem only to want to criticise me, if you would stay out of this thread and allow it to get back to the business of motor vehicle titling without SSN.
RS
May 21st 2007, 11:12 am
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
No, the VWP permits directorial duties - steering a company.
You can check this upon the Internet, but it was also confirmed to me by the immigration officer last time I entered USA.
Most of my time, other than arguing with you, is spent getting the many legalities in place... qualification of my LLC, bank accounts, accountancy, etc.
I would be very grateful, given that you seem only to want to criticise me, if you would stay out of this thread and allow it to get back to the business of motor vehicle titling without SSN.
RS
You can check this upon the Internet, but it was also confirmed to me by the immigration officer last time I entered USA.
Most of my time, other than arguing with you, is spent getting the many legalities in place... qualification of my LLC, bank accounts, accountancy, etc.
I would be very grateful, given that you seem only to want to criticise me, if you would stay out of this thread and allow it to get back to the business of motor vehicle titling without SSN.
RS
May 21st 2007, 11:12 am
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
The agent at the POE was not an immigration officer. He knows about as much as you do. Zilch, Nada.
Call and confirm your directional duties with an immigration attorney.
Call and confirm your directional duties with an immigration attorney.
No, the VWP permits directorial duties - steering a company.
You can check this upon the Internet, but it was also confirmed to me by the immigration officer last time I entered USA.
Most of my time, other than arguing with you, is spent getting the many legalities in place... qualification of my LLC, bank accounts, accountancy, etc.
I would be very grateful, given that you seem only to want to criticise me, if you would stay out of this thread and allow it to get back to the business of motor vehicle titling without SSN.
RS
You can check this upon the Internet, but it was also confirmed to me by the immigration officer last time I entered USA.
Most of my time, other than arguing with you, is spent getting the many legalities in place... qualification of my LLC, bank accounts, accountancy, etc.
I would be very grateful, given that you seem only to want to criticise me, if you would stay out of this thread and allow it to get back to the business of motor vehicle titling without SSN.
RS
May 21st 2007, 11:13 am
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
May 21st 2007, 11:50 am
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
I had to title my pickup truck to an American friend because Indiana will only title motor vehicles to people with a social security number! The same goes for the driving licence; no SSN, no licence.
It occurs to me that I could buy land in another, less awkward, state and title motor vehicles there.
I would like, therefore, to compile a list of states where one CAN title a motor vehicle without a SSN, and a list of states where one CANNOT.
Please - just the facts, based on personal experience.
I will start with these :
Arizona - YES
Indiana - NO
It occurs to me that I could buy land in another, less awkward, state and title motor vehicles there.
I would like, therefore, to compile a list of states where one CAN title a motor vehicle without a SSN, and a list of states where one CANNOT.
Please - just the facts, based on personal experience.
I will start with these :
Arizona - YES
Indiana - NO
As for why I did it that way. I was already here when my L1 was approved so bought it in advance of going back to get the visa (in the days when there was no interview) to get things sorted for when I got back so at the time I was just on the visa waiver.
May 21st 2007, 1:02 pm
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
being that your not here for the long term, you are still taking the mick with the VWP use, but anyway, just use your foreign license and your sorted as you ain't resident of the state are you.
May 21st 2007, 2:52 pm
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
OK briefly... Started a business in Indiana but need to build up before applying for a long term visa, probably E2 Investor. Money coming in, but no Americans employed yet. Will apply for a visa, but not until more things are in place - don't want a rejection. Currently on VWP, hence cannot apply for SSN. Meanwhile, still have to drive about.
RS
RS
Jun 22nd 2007, 9:27 am
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Re: SSN & motor vehicles - JUST THE FACTS
IANAL by any means but the VWP is for tourism/business but not work. My UK MD flying in for a couple of days to boss me about - I mean, exercising his responsibilities as a director of the company is "business". My boss moving over here for a year to build the company seems like "work"...
For myself, I'd want more than the non-binding word of some sweaty git in a polyester suit at an airport, I'd prefer to speak to an experienced immigration lawyer. But I'm very cautious by nature and it's your roulette wheel to spin!
Wouldn't it just be easier to title it in the name of the company if it already exists, in that case?
For myself, I'd want more than the non-binding word of some sweaty git in a polyester suit at an airport, I'd prefer to speak to an experienced immigration lawyer. But I'm very cautious by nature and it's your roulette wheel to spin!
Wouldn't it just be easier to title it in the name of the company if it already exists, in that case?
