When to get SSN?
#16
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Joined: Jun 2009
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Re: When to get SSN?
Only they know i think
We checked this out several times, and although it doesnt quite state that this is what is to happen, at our local office, they would not process until i had my EAD - because i did want to work over here aswell. It wasnt a hardship, just a pain in the butt having to wait for such a long period of time to get my SSN. Once i got my EAD, i went straight down to the local office and they accepted my application straight away!!!! Who knows.......them and the DMV are definately a law to themselves some times ha ha
BR
#17
Re: When to get SSN?
Hi
Only they know i think
We checked this out several times, and although it doesnt quite state that this is what is to happen, at our local office, they would not process until i had my EAD - because i did want to work over here aswell. It wasnt a hardship, just a pain in the butt having to wait for such a long period of time to get my SSN. Once i got my EAD, i went straight down to the local office and they accepted my application straight away!!!! Who knows.......them and the DMV are definately a law to themselves some times ha ha
BR
Only they know i think
We checked this out several times, and although it doesnt quite state that this is what is to happen, at our local office, they would not process until i had my EAD - because i did want to work over here aswell. It wasnt a hardship, just a pain in the butt having to wait for such a long period of time to get my SSN. Once i got my EAD, i went straight down to the local office and they accepted my application straight away!!!! Who knows.......them and the DMV are definately a law to themselves some times ha ha
BR
#18
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 73
Re: When to get SSN?
Maybe its different in other parts of the US, not sure but that was definately ours, i hope others have a better experience of this. Either way, i was really just warning people of the possibility, as we werent expecting the difficulties we endured!!
#19
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Joined: Jun 2010
Location: Vienna, Northern Virginia
Posts: 152
Re: When to get SSN?
I am in VA , and I took along my marriage certificate, and they processed my SSN - as you say, I think they are a law unto themselves.
#20
Re: When to get SSN?
Hopefully for others, it wont be the same, as it was a very frustrating experience when we first entered the country, but definately at the office local to us here in VA, they would not even accept an application from me under an L2 visa without my EAD- despite going down several times with different literature taking from the SSA website. Trust me, i didnt enjoy going down there several different times to be told no!!!!
Maybe its different in other parts of the US, not sure but that was definately ours, i hope others have a better experience of this. Either way, i was really just warning people of the possibility, as we werent expecting the difficulties we endured!!
Maybe its different in other parts of the US, not sure but that was definately ours, i hope others have a better experience of this. Either way, i was really just warning people of the possibility, as we werent expecting the difficulties we endured!!
#21
Re: When to get SSN?
Hi
Only they know i think
We checked this out several times, and although it doesnt quite state that this is what is to happen, at our local office, they would not process until i had my EAD - because i did want to work over here aswell. It wasnt a hardship, just a pain in the butt having to wait for such a long period of time to get my SSN. Once i got my EAD, i went straight down to the local office and they accepted my application straight away!!!! Who knows.......them and the DMV are definately a law to themselves some times ha ha
BR
Only they know i think
We checked this out several times, and although it doesnt quite state that this is what is to happen, at our local office, they would not process until i had my EAD - because i did want to work over here aswell. It wasnt a hardship, just a pain in the butt having to wait for such a long period of time to get my SSN. Once i got my EAD, i went straight down to the local office and they accepted my application straight away!!!! Who knows.......them and the DMV are definately a law to themselves some times ha ha
BR
#22
Re: When to get SSN?
* For some strange reason, ssa.gov's certificate has expired. In a secure browser you will need to accept the certificate to get to the page. Don't worry, it should be perfectly safe.
#23
Re: When to get SSN?
Print out this page* and take it with you to SSA. If they refuse, ask in a sickly polite way to speak to a manager.
* For some strange reason, ssa.gov's certificate has expired. In a secure browser you will need to accept the certificate to get to the page. Don't worry, it should be perfectly safe.
* For some strange reason, ssa.gov's certificate has expired. In a secure browser you will need to accept the certificate to get to the page. Don't worry, it should be perfectly safe.
"E-3* Spouse or child of principal treaty trader in a specialty occupation" to be "Aliens Who Require an EAD from DHS Authorizing Employment"
Where does it say, SSN can be issued without EAD?
#24
Re: When to get SSN?
Print out this page* and take it with you to SSA. If they refuse, ask in a sickly polite way to speak to a manager.
* For some strange reason, ssa.gov's certificate has expired. In a secure browser you will need to accept the certificate to get to the page. Don't worry, it should be perfectly safe.
* For some strange reason, ssa.gov's certificate has expired. In a secure browser you will need to accept the certificate to get to the page. Don't worry, it should be perfectly safe.
#25
Re: When to get SSN?
Of course, I clearly stated my understanding post #21.
I was not sure if the rules would be different for L2 and E3D. For me, issuing SSN without EAD is a principal rather than visa exclusion - Oh well, we are in America!
I was not sure if the rules would be different for L2 and E3D. For me, issuing SSN without EAD is a principal rather than visa exclusion - Oh well, we are in America!
#26
Re: When to get SSN?
There are simply different rules for different types of dependents. H-4s, for example, can not get an SSN and can not even apply for an EAD. Each visa class has its own benefits and limitations, depending on its purpose.
#27
Re: When to get SSN?
Anyway, I get the drift. The response/reply to my post (#21) made me think may be E3D can get SSN without EAD...all good.