Why is it important to get a Social security number?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

You can file taxes with an ITEN Number

It's an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) and you cannot file taxes with an ITIN that the IRS won't issue to a K1 or LPR.

You will need SS # to open Most bank Accounts, work, apply for any other credit type of account or loans

True.

You will need it for other govt. benefits such as Driver liscense.

I never really considered a DL a government benefit. I had to take a couple of tests and pay a fee to get mine. Not sure how that works in states other than TN, OH, FL. Maybe other states provide a DL as a benefits to residents, the aforementioned three do not.

And for Filing taxes

Bingo! This response, however, contradicts what you said in the earlier part of your response.

[I'm Gone 60]

You can file taxes with an ITEN Number

It's an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) and you cannot file taxes with an ITIN that the IRS won't issue to a K1 or LPR.

Well if he dicks around until tax time her K-1 status will be expired and then she can get an ITIN.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

You can file taxes with an ITEN Number

It's an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) and you cannot file taxes with an ITIN that the IRS won't issue to a K1 or LPR.

Well if he dicks around until tax time her K-1 status will be expired and then she can get an ITIN.

Yeah, like that's less of a hassle than getting a SSN...

[I'm Gone 60]

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IRS do not have to issue a ITIN if a SSN is available to the person.... as she is a Permanant resident a SSN is available.... so if she applied for ITIN it could be refused and a SSN issued.... see IRS Publication 17 SSN & ITIN chapter 1 page 11 ITIN is available to non-resident aliens, others not eligible for SSN... USC and Permanat residents must file SS-5 to obtain a SSN...

K-1 is not a permamant resident and once the I-94 is within 14 days of expiring the person is no longer eligible to be assigned an SSN until they have an EAD card. You are not supposed to apply for the ITIN if you can be assigned an SSN at the time you apply for the ITIN. If you went by just being eligible, everyone is eligible if they can provide the right documentation. There is no ban on any group of people from being assigned an SSN

[Kez/JWolf 6]

The OP is not a K1 they became CPR on Oct 5th so a SSN is available to them and IRS will not issue ITIN if SSN is available....

Kezzie

[boboroad 0]

No health insurance without a number. Is that a risk your willing to take?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

The OP is not a K1 they became CPR on Oct 5th so a SSN is available to them and IRS will not issue ITIN if SSN is available....

Correct.

[I'm Gone 60]

The OP is not a K1 they became CPR on Oct 5th so a SSN is available to them and IRS will not issue ITIN if SSN is available....

I was looking at the "filed for" an it has K-1. Duh OK AOS approved. Then go apply for the SSN and you aren't eligible for the ITIN.

Edited October 25, 2006 by mdyoung

[maryandatif 0]

I'm just wondering should I rush to get my wife one. I'm beat with all this immigration stuff.

Getting a SS # isn't really all that difficult to do....I just took Atif to the local office with his passport w/I-94 and Visa, birth certificate w/translation, his EAD card [which just arrived this past Saturday!]......he filled out the application before his # was called and it took about 10 minutes at the window. The most aggravating part was waiting for his # to be called....and the person @ the window told us he SHOULD have it within one week [we'll wait and see on that one however ]

About the ITIN....I learned when I filed for taxes last year, that unless both Husband and wife have a SS#, you cannot get the EIC for children...so now I have to file a 1040X for last year....

Mary K.

[Novio 0]

Thanks all for the comments...

It doesn't seem that bad so I'll try to go when I get a chance. For GP where we live you can get a Drivers License without a SS# and she already has health insurance under my name. She also will have no prob getting a job. But for tax purposed I definately need to get one.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

How can she get a job if she has no SSN.... you need a SSN to work...

It is her that needs to apply for the SSN not you...

Kezzie

[kaydee457 13]

How can she get a job if she has no SSN.... you need a SSN to work...

It is her that needs to apply for the SSN not you...

Kezzie

Not true. There are plenty of people out there that are employed without a SSN. If you wish to be employed legally you need an SSN.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Well I would hope that a Greencard holder would not work illegaly..... what would be the point in going through all the immigration stuff to then work under the table....

Kezzie

[meauxna 15]

Well I would hope that a Greencard holder would not work illegaly..... what would be the point in going through all the immigration stuff to then work under the table....

Kezzie

No taxes?