Packet 3 Question

[Sal and Jay 2]

Hi There fellow VJers

On the ds230 part II it asks if I want Social Security Administration to assign me a SSN and issue a card. I know it seems a silly question but does that mean I dont have to apply for it once I enter the states, or what lol. Any advice will be appreciated.

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2) when the DS-230 form is submitted for the same CR-1 visa, should I check the "YES" box at the end of the form which says:

"Do you want the Social Security Administration to assign you an SSN (and issue a card) or issue you a new card (if you have an SSN)? You must answer "Yes" to this question and to the "Consent To Disclosure" in order to receive an SSN and/or card."

I say, yes, that will make it possible to get the SSN card as soon as possible (although it will be a special social security number beginning with 729 thru 733, if that matters to you). However, that being said, do not sit at home waiting for the SS card for very long after arriving in the U.S. Go into the SS office 5-10 days after you arrive with her passport and birth & marriage certificates (with translations), fill out Form SS-5, and for the question "Have you ever applied for or received a social security number before?", check "I Don't Know." They will check the computer to see if the SS card has already been processed, and if not, process your SS-5 number application then and there.

Source: Feb 26th Post

Edited April 6, 2008 by jzoom6

[Sal and Jay 2]

Found this using the Search button

2) when the DS-230 form is submitted for the same CR-1 visa, should I check the "YES" box at the end of the form which says:

"Do you want the Social Security Administration to assign you an SSN (and issue a card) or issue you a new card (if you have an SSN)? You must answer "Yes" to this question and to the "Consent To Disclosure" in order to receive an SSN and/or card."

I say, yes, that will make it possible to get the SSN card as soon as possible (although it will be a special social security number beginning with 729 thru 733, if that matters to you). However, that being said, do not sit at home waiting for the SS card for very long after arriving in the U.S. Go into the SS office 5-10 days after you arrive with her passport and birth & marriage certificates (with translations), fill out Form SS-5, and for the question "Have you ever applied for or received a social security number before?", check "I Don't Know." They will check the computer to see if the SS card has already been processed, and if not, process your SS-5 number application then and there.

Source: Feb 26th Post

Thanks for your reply very good

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No problem B)

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Hi There fellow VJers

On the ds230 part II it asks if I want Social Security Administration to assign me a SSN and issue a card. I know it seems a silly question but does that mean I dont have to apply for it once I enter the states, or what lol. Any advice will be appreciated.

K1 applicants don't execute Part II of the DS 230. You apply for a regular SSN in the US after arrival.