I already have SSN

[crs 0]

I already have a SSN. What difference does it make for EAD and work authorization on K1?I know I am thinking too far ahead... but curious!

[Carlawarla 1]

It makes no difference. It will allow you however to get maybe a library card? Open a bank account or be put on your spouses account?

[pushbrk 12,822]

I already have a SSN. What difference does it make for EAD and work authorization on K1?I know I am thinking too far ahead... but curious!

It means you'll write it where asked instead of "none" and you won't need to go to the SSN office to apply for another one.

[wifetobe 2]

I already have a SSN. What difference does it make for EAD and work authorization on K1?I know I am thinking too far ahead... but curious!

For tax purposes also..

[Big Papa Zone 93]

I already have a SSN. What difference does it make for EAD and work authorization on K1?I know I am thinking too far ahead... but curious!

It means you'll write it where asked instead of "none" and you won't need to go to the SSN office to apply for another one.

pushbrk, you strike me as one of the more knowledgable posters around here; perhaps you could shed a little light on this for me.

I too already have an SSN (having been over there on a student visa between 2004 - 2006) but it has "NOT AUTHORISED TO WORK" plastered all over it. I'm assuming, therefore, that a trip to the local SS office to have that restriction removed will still be needed? Do I keep the same number or am I issued with a new one?

Edited August 5, 2008 by Damian P

[Savanphil 3]

I already have a SSN. What difference does it make for EAD and work authorization on K1?I know I am thinking too far ahead... but curious!

It means you'll write it where asked instead of "none" and you won't need to go to the SSN office to apply for another one.

pushbrk, you strike me as one of the more knowledgable posters around here; perhaps you could shed a little light on this for me.

I too already have an SSN (having been over there on a student visa between 2004 - 2006) but it has "NOT AUTHORISED TO WORK" plastered all over it. I'm assuming, therefore, that a trip to the local SS office to have that restriction removed will still be needed? Do I keep the same number or am I issued with a new one?

You will keep the same number.

[Big Papa Zone 93]

I already have a SSN. What difference does it make for EAD and work authorization on K1?I know I am thinking too far ahead... but curious!

It means you'll write it where asked instead of "none" and you won't need to go to the SSN office to apply for another one.

pushbrk, you strike me as one of the more knowledgable posters around here; perhaps you could shed a little light on this for me.

I too already have an SSN (having been over there on a student visa between 2004 - 2006) but it has "NOT AUTHORISED TO WORK" plastered all over it. I'm assuming, therefore, that a trip to the local SS office to have that restriction removed will still be needed? Do I keep the same number or am I issued with a new one?

You will keep the same number.

OK, so what happens with the old card? Is it simply a case of writing to them (enclosing the old card and copies of the K1)?

[crs 0]

You dont need a SSN to open a bank account or for a library card... in fact I had both before having a SSN. My SSN also doesnt state anything about work authorization. I was just wondering if anyone had the same situation

You dont need a SSN to open a bank account or for a library card... in fact I had both before having a SSN. My SSN also doesnt state anything about work authorization. I was just wondering if anyone had the same situation

Oh, it does say about work authorization... it says valid for work only with DHS authorization. haha! Never noticed before

[KimandRuss 0]

I already have a SSN. What difference does it make for EAD and work authorization on K1?I know I am thinking too far ahead... but curious!

It means you'll write it where asked instead of "none" and you won't need to go to the SSN office to apply for another one.

pushbrk, you strike me as one of the more knowledgable posters around here; perhaps you could shed a little light on this for me.

I too already have an SSN (having been over there on a student visa between 2004 - 2006) but it has "NOT AUTHORISED TO WORK" plastered all over it. I'm assuming, therefore, that a trip to the local SS office to have that restriction removed will still be needed? Do I keep the same number or am I issued with a new one?

Damian, you will keep the same number. SS# does not authorize you to work. A K1 visa allows for a SS# which will then allow you to get EAD from DHS. Make sense? They will remove that stamp when you receive EAD.

[Carlawarla 1]

I already have a SSN. What difference does it make for EAD and work authorization on K1?I know I am thinking too far ahead... but curious!

It means you'll write it where asked instead of "none" and you won't need to go to the SSN office to apply for another one.

pushbrk, you strike me as one of the more knowledgable posters around here; perhaps you could shed a little light on this for me.

I too already have an SSN (having been over there on a student visa between 2004 - 2006) but it has "NOT AUTHORISED TO WORK" plastered all over it. I'm assuming, therefore, that a trip to the local SS office to have that restriction removed will still be needed? Do I keep the same number or am I issued with a new one?

You will keep the same number.

OK, so what happens with the old card? Is it simply a case of writing to them (enclosing the old card and copies of the K1)?

You'll get a new SSN card with that caveat removed once you get your EAD. You'll still have the same number. You'll just walk into a local office once you have your EAD and they'll take your information, the old card, and send you one that will have that remark removed. They can't do it however until you get your EAD.

[pushbrk 12,822]

You dont need a SSN to open a bank account or for a library card... in fact I had both before having a SSN. My SSN also doesnt state anything about work authorization. I was just wondering if anyone had the same situation

You dont need a SSN to open a bank account or for a library card... in fact I had both before having a SSN. My SSN also doesnt state anything about work authorization. I was just wondering if anyone had the same situation

Oh, it does say about work authorization... it says valid for work only with DHS authorization. haha! Never noticed before

When you achieve LPR status, you may request a replacement card.

[Carlawarla 1]

You dont need a SSN to open a bank account or for a library card... in fact I had both before having a SSN. My SSN also doesnt state anything about work authorization. I was just wondering if anyone had the same situation

You dont need a SSN to open a bank account or for a library card... in fact I had both before having a SSN. My SSN also doesnt state anything about work authorization. I was just wondering if anyone had the same situation

Oh, it does say about work authorization... it says valid for work only with DHS authorization. haha! Never noticed before

I put question marks after my statements because SOME States, and cities, and banks DO require your SSN to do that. I speak about this personally. You're lucky you got those things before your SSN. You didn't say in your original post. I hope others though might find the information I provided helpful.

Edited August 5, 2008 by Carlawarla

[YuAndDan 153]

One less thing to deal with later, once SSA issues a person a number it is their's for life.

Visit SSA after getting EAD and Green-card to update them on immigrations status.

[payxibka 10,045]

One less thing to deal with later, once SSA issues a person a number it is their's for life.

Visit SSA after getting EAD and Green-card to update them on immigrations status.

Receiving EAD is not a change in immigration status... it is an interim benefit while your status adjustment application is being processed.

However, receiving your greencard is.... so a visit to SSA is needed when this happens.

[Big Papa Zone 93]

I already have a SSN. What difference does it make for EAD and work authorization on K1?I know I am thinking too far ahead... but curious!

It means you'll write it where asked instead of "none" and you won't need to go to the SSN office to apply for another one.

pushbrk, you strike me as one of the more knowledgable posters around here; perhaps you could shed a little light on this for me.

I too already have an SSN (having been over there on a student visa between 2004 - 2006) but it has "NOT AUTHORISED TO WORK" plastered all over it. I'm assuming, therefore, that a trip to the local SS office to have that restriction removed will still be needed? Do I keep the same number or am I issued with a new one?

Damian, you will keep the same number. SS# does not authorize you to work. A K1 visa allows for a SS# which will then allow you to get EAD from DHS. Make sense? They will remove that stamp when you receive EAD.

Oh yeah, about as much as anything else involved in this process!!!

You'll get a new SSN card with that caveat removed once you get your EAD. You'll still have the same number. You'll just walk into a local office once you have your EAD and they'll take your information, the old card, and send you one that will have that remark removed. They can't do it however until you get your EAD.

Gotcha - ta very much.