A social security number

[Amanda Lynn 3]

Hello All,

So me and my hubby are getting close to the end of the yellow brick road in terms of getting a visa. We're due to get a confirmation of an interview any time now.

My question is: On all job applications they want a SS#. On our tax forms they want one too.

Will my husband have a SS# when he gets a visa? How will the "SS#" dilemma work out?

[Saylin 1,605]

Hello All,

So me and my hubby are getting close to the end of the yellow brick road in terms of getting a visa. We're due to get a confirmation of an interview any time now.

My question is: On all job applications they want a SS#. On our tax forms they want one too.

Will my husband have a SS# when he gets a visa? How will the "SS#" dilemma work out?

If you checked off on the DS-230 that you want a SSN assigned to you, then you might get it after POE. But this is unfortunately a hit and miss. Even though I checked it off, it did not arrive within 3 weeks of my POE. It's suggested here on VJ that if 3 weeks have passed and no SSN has arrived, then you go to a local SSA office and apply in person (or you can send the documents and application by mail). That's what I had to do and ten days later, I had my SSN.

Also, It helps everyone

Edited January 25, 2012 by Saylin

[Harsh_77 718]

Either you get it the way Saylin said or once he arrives you can go to your local Social Security office and apply for one.

[cathy2904 97]

I was lucky - mine arrived in the post after only eight days.

[Darnell 8,478]

ssn? we've a guide for that - please take a look in the guides section.

[Amanda Lynn 3]

@ Everyone:

THANK YOU! I will read the guide now