Obtaining SSN

[lala64 93]

Hello VJ Family,

I recently went to the Social Security Office to get numbers for my husband and son. They refused them numbers because they did not have a birth certificate even after we showed them the passport and Visa. the original birth certificates were in the Visa packet and at POE they would not give them back stating they are property of Customs. After looking at the advice on how to obtain a SSN it does not say a birth certificate is needed for a SSN. the lady said that they need one because they never had one before. We are in the process of getting theirs again from Jamaica but God knows how long that will take. Also I am confused about an I 94. I typed it in on the website but no records were found for my husband. What is an I 94 Can any one tell me if this is correct, that a birth certificate is required at the SS office?

the struggle continues!!

Oh one more thing. at what point will he be able to get his drivers license. after he gets his green card. He is driving under his Jamaican Drivers License now but not sure how legal that is but figured hey if he rented a car, they would use his passport and Jamaican DL so why not.

anyway any advice would be helpful.

Another question is for the AOS Affidavit of support, how many years back in tax transcripts do I need to send in. decided to ask all at once so as not to start so many topics. sorry for being scattered in my questions in advance and thanks for your help

[TBoneTX 46,262]

Multifaceted questions moved from General Immigration Discussion forum to the "Moving to the US & Your New Life" forum, where some or all of the issues can be discussed.

[DJ6372 111]

Strange, I didn't need my BC, just showed my passport/Visa

I went to the DMV and just applied for my DL, Just showed passport again, took the written test, will do driving test next week, been using my UK license and a rental car for now

[heo luoi 206]

DMV highly varies state/state.

[MariaLD 8]

i did need my bc for my ssn, why did he gave the originals on the interview for the visa, u r supposed to give them normal o certified copies, they wont give u back those papers. im so sorry maybe there is a chance with ur husbands embassy here in usa, I think he can ask for certified copies but is gonna take some time

Edited November 18, 2015 by MariaLD

[Jawaree 718]

Originals are need at Kingston interviews, however ppl should be aware apply

for extra BC going thru this process so they will always have original in their

possessions....If OP has ID#s at top of BC the application can be made online

and theres is some sort of 2-3 service.

[MariaLD 8]

Originals are need at Kingston interviews, however ppl should be aware apply

for extra BC going thru this process so they will always have original in their

possessions....If OP has ID#s at top of BC the application can be made online

and theres is some sort of 2-3 service.

oh im sorry, had no idea

[Alaska2012 462]

We didn't need bc when I got ssn for myself and my son. It's weird how they do things differently in different places.

[lala64 93]

Strange, I didn't need my BC, just showed my passport/Visa

I went to the DMV and just applied for my DL, Just showed passport again, took the written test, will do driving test next week, been using my UK license and a rental car for now

Yes! that is what I thought also. It is crazy that they don't all have one single process in place. I may try to just go to a different office and bring some literature with me from THEIR website. Ok nice to know. about DL too

i did need my bc for my ssn, why did he gave the originals on the interview for the visa, u r supposed to give them normal o certified copies, they wont give u back those papers. im so sorry maybe there is a chance with ur husbands embassy here in usa, I think he can ask for certified copies but is gonna take some time

They required original birth certificates for both him and his son. I only sent a copy of mine with the petition but they needed to have originals at the interview no exceptions!!

Originals are need at Kingston interviews, however ppl should be aware apply

for extra BC going thru this process so they will always have original in their

possessions....If OP has ID#s at top of BC the application can be made online

and theres is some sort of 2-3 service.

Yes for almost 80 dollars a piece. I have already wired money to his aunt to get them in 3 weeks and mail them to us... SMH

[lala64 93]

OK so I will try a different office for SSN's and take him Down to DMV for DL test. Any answers on AOS i94 what that is and how many years worth of tax transcripts to satisfy i864

[LionessDeon 2,060]

I have been warning people that your spouse or fiance needs to get 2 original birth certificates. One for the interview and one to bring with them to the USA. You do not get the documents in the packet for POE back!

I do know one person who was able to retrieve their original birth certificate from that packet, but they had a very difficult time and it took quite awhile.

Hope everything works out for you Lala! I know you got this after what you've been through!

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

OK so I will try a different office for SSN's and take him Down to DMV for DL test. Any answers on AOS i94 what that is and how many years worth of tax transcripts to satisfy i864

You need to print off the I-94. You need it to take to the SSA along with passport to get the SSN. You also need a copy of it for AOS. > https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html

If it comes up 'Not found' > https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1697/kw/I-94%20not%20found/

Need to list the last 3 years of Total Income from your taxes on the I-864, but only the most recent transcript is required to be submitted. Take a look at the form and its instructions. You should also add in proof of your current income. Also, check out the AOS forum here on VJ.

[Amhara 460]

If it comes up 'Not found' > https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1697/kw/I-94%20not%20found/

Then what? Then what??? C'mon, KDC! The anticipation is killing me!

I think our I-94 came up within one business day (because the day after his arrival was a federal holiday). I hope we are able to see our case on SAVE before we apply for the SSN.

Hopefully you can find your answers before the holiday next week, Lala!

Edited November 18, 2015 by Amhara

[SincerelyMeike 52]

Yep, i needed a BC for my SSN. I also needed it for when I got my marriage certificate.

Are you sure that you're filling out all the information correctly? I was able to pull up my I-94 two days after I landed.

I'm almost 99% sure you can file for a DL once he gets his EAD. (I'm not sure though if the K2 gets the EAD before the greencard like the K1 applicant does).

My co-sponsor only showed about 3 years of tax returns.

[J&T_C@82 8]

OK so I will try a different office for SSN's and take him Down to DMV for DL test. Any answers on AOS i94 what that is and how many years worth of tax transcripts to satisfy i864

You could have ordered their new birth certificates online rush delivery to your home address here . They give you 6 copies .

As for i864 I think the for says last 3 yrs tax manuscripts