I had read the following after checking the box on the DS-230. SO we went and filed for a SSN at the local office, received it a few days later. Yesterday (almost 2 months later) we received a second SSN card (with a new number) in the mail. I imagine it was generated from this box being checked. Has this happened to anyone here?

I am goiing to call Social Security today to see what can be done....but any advise, or insite would be welcomed....

Sam




On the visa application Form DS-230 (expires 7/31/2007), you saw the following offer:

"Do you want the Social Security Administration to assign you an SSN (and issue a card) or issue you a new card (if you have an SSN)? You must answer "Yes" to this question and to the "Consent To Disclosure" in order to receive an SSN and/or card."

Please note that this program is ONLY for Immigrant Visa holders (CR-1, etc). If you checked this box, a Social Security number will NOT be generated for you if you are a K-visa holder. As a K-visa holder, use the following guide to get your first, or replacement, Social Security number/card. If you have ever had a Social Security number, that is your number for life; you will need to visit your SSA office to get new card with the same number.

The Enumeration At Entry (EAE) is supposed to only be for people age 18 or older that have been issued immigrant visas and no K visas are immigrant visas, but SSA assigns the SSN based on what the Dept of State and Homeland Security transmits to them, so I guess it could happen.

Are either of the SSN cards unrestricted cards? The names on both cards the same?

They can tell if the SSN was assigned through the EAE, since the SSN record will have your A#. You need to go into a SSA office and let them know. If you have been assigned 2 numbers they will be cross-referred in the system. Normally, it's up to the person which number they want to use, but in this case they might ask for the card back if it's an unrestricted card and the SSN was assigned through the EAE since you have K-1 status, even though the SSN will always be assigned to you.

One is unrestriced (the second one) the other (which we applied for in person) is restricted. The first one lists only Name and Paternal last name, the second lists Name, Paternal and Maternal last names. I have spoken to several agents, one who said in the system only one showed up. Another said maybe one was so he could work and then one would be permanant. I said that makes no sense and he said I agree, I was just thinking maybe, HAHA We both got a kick out of that. The hold time is usualy 30-45 minutes so it has been futile attempts. Finally today I was told to go in person to the local office. We will go tomorrow morning....

Thanks for your response.

Yeah, for something like this the 800 idiots are useless. How can anyone that answers the SSA 800 number say a person would be assigned two SSNs on purposes. The office will need to cross-refer the numbers. Try to find out if either record lists the A#, that will be proof that the SSN was assigned from the DS-230 check off.