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Do I need a new SSN

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karimaelo   0

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Hi,

My immigrant visa is approved and planning to travel to the US soon. I was in the US before and I have a SSN and it says on it valid for work only, When I filled the DS-260 I mentioned that I don't need a SSN. Is this right? Can I use my SSN to work and continue my life in the US? I noticed that my petitioner SSN does not mention anything on it!!

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*** Thread moved from General Immigration Discussion forum to the Social Security Numbers subforum. ***

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Your SSN is yours for life.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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YouAndMeForever   1,022

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Hi,

My immigrant visa is approved and planning to travel to the US soon. I was in the US before and I have a SSN and it says on it valid for work only, When I filled the DS-260 I mentioned that I don't need a SSN. Is this right? Can I use my SSN to work and continue my life in the US? I noticed that my petitioner SSN does not mention anything on it!!

Thanks

Don't apply for a new one, your SSN belongs to your forever.

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Thanks all. What about the EAD card will I need one to start working? I am planning to start applying for jobs in the US from now before travelling. In case I get an offer can I start working immediately upon my arrival without waiting for anything?

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Thanks all. What about the EAD card will I need one to start working? I am planning to start applying for jobs in the US from now before travelling. In case I get an offer can I start working immediately upon my arrival without waiting for anything?

You won't need an EAD since you have an immigrant visa. Once you clear immigration in the airport a temporary green card (valid for 1 year) will be stamped on your passport. Thats all you need to live and work in the US, and you can apply as soon as you come to the US. Once you receive your permanent resident card you won't need the temporary stamp anymore.

Regarding your SSN, you could apply for a new SSC when you receive your green card but it will be same number without the "not valid for work wihtout DHS authorization". Honestly I wouldn't do it until you become a citizen if you apply for citizenship in the future. Other than that you are good to go.

Congratulations by the way.

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When you arrive to the US, go to the SSA office and get an updated SSN without any markings on it. Then get a driver's license and only use SSN and DL to show proof you're work-authorized. Check out I-9 and on uscis.gov you can find the manual for HR folks that covers everything.

I've never had to show my employer my green card - and they can't demand specific documents from you. SSN and DL all I ever showed.

ROC 2009
Naturalization 2010

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