Did you know that DV victims can apply for a new SSN? My immigration attorney told me that the best time to apply is after the approval of the I-360 self-petition. You have to fill out the regular form, write a statement documenting the abuse, etc.

The relevant page on the Social Security website is here: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10093.html

This is just another way for survivors to protect ourselves, now and in the future. I applied primarily because my ex had filed for me, therefore, he has all of my information. When I call my cell co., for instance, they ask me to verify who I am by having me tell them the last four digits of my social and my mother's maiden name. My ex knows the answers to these questions... I figured, better safe than sorry...right?

I won't have my new number until March - they have to send those applications to their headquarters, and I was told it can take up to three months.

I am just putting this out there for all DV victims...just in case. BE SAFE!

Never knew u could get a whole new SS#..just thought u get what u get forever...am I lost and don't know what I'm talking about ?

There are certain circumstances under which one can get a totally new SSN. Among those you have domestic violence, identity fraud, etc.

Ok thank you fo making me smarter..

This is something that has been around for awhile now...but is not well known...

oh ok, good info

Update: I received my new SSN.