Work Permit and social security number.

[Blu_Butt 0]

I got my work permit card on Friday. Does this mean I can apply for a social security number now (or a tax ID number in the case of wanting to start a business)?

[Kathryn41 3,205]

yes, with your EAD you can apply for your SSN.

[britty 1]

Yes you can apply for your SSN now. My SSN took about a week to be processed. They need to check with USCIS to make sure all the details you provide are correct. I don't know what the situation is in your state, but here in VA, they dont really try to hard to contact you with the SSN so it took a few calls to receive the info.

[Blu_Butt 0]

Another question... am I correct in thinking that they wouldn't give me a work permit if they didn't intend on approving me at the interview?

[bora bora 1]

The reason you apply for the EAD is so you can work while you're waiting for your green card.

My husband's SSN was in the mail in less than a week.

[Killer_Clown_2009 0]

Another question... am I correct in thinking that they wouldn't give me a work permit if they didn't intend on approving me at the interview?

No, they would revoke your EAD if they decide to deny your AOS. An approved EAD doesn't mean a likely to be approved AOS application. Congratulations on getting your EAD and good luck with the rest of the process.

Edited May 29, 2007 by jane2005