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[Roy&Chanel 109]

Passport and NOA

Simple

Thank you Boiler, I am pending AOS and intend to travel within US. This information is what I need.

[cjmc 10]

That's not true. People on tourists visas and student visas, for example, are in the US legally and can't get SSNs.

Ok, I stand corrected, those visa's were not what I was thinking about....we are talking typically about a K1 Visa, or a Visa that is leading to permanent status in the US.

Sorry for not being more clear....

Cheers,

Curt

[Boiler 43,433]

K1

First thing is SSN

Other Visa's well depends.

[lmihler 23]

That's not true. People on tourists visas and student visas, for example, are in the US legally and can't get SSNs.

Students on F1 Visas can get SSNs. They are just not able to work without authorization which is stated on the bottom of the SS card.

[Boiler 43,433]

Students with EAD can get SSN's, do not believe they can otherwise.

Like H4's.

[Mollie09 1,543]

Students on F1 Visas can get SSNs. They are just not able to work without authorization which is stated on the bottom of the SS card.

Students on F1 visas can only get SSNs if they have EAD, which means they are either on OPT or CPT.

[caliliving 606]

Many years ago EVERY student that came here on the F1 were able to get an SSN! obviously, many people just came here on an F1, got an SSN and dropped out, which led to alot of abuse. This was pre-2000 i believe.

Therefore, the ONLY way you can get a SSN is if you have an OPT/CPT (or a job offer letter) which means you finished your degree as to control the overpopulation of SSN's

[Mollie09 1,543]

Therefore, the ONLY way you can get a SSN is if you have an OPT/CPT (or a job offer letter) which means you finished your degree as to control the overpopulation of SSN's

CPT is only available if you haven't finished your degree, as it implies that it the work is a graduation requirement.

[Pitaya 2,576]

In the state of Washington, we already have the option to get an enhanced driver license that meets the requirements of DHS/TSA. It costs $3/yr of validity remaining on your license. It requires an in person visit to the DMV.

http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/edlget.html

Good point. I wonder what the stats are for the issuance rate of EDLs in those states that issue them?

Edited January 4, 2016 by Pitaya

[Amhara 460]

sorry for causing the SSN havoc...

[newacct 688]

Therefore, the ONLY way you can get a SSN is if you have an OPT/CPT (or a job offer letter) which means you finished your degree as to control the overpopulation of SSN's

Also, F1 who work on campus can get SSNs.

[caliliving 606]

lol geeze.. you guys are too much... i wanted to point out that people were enrolling in school, getting a SSN, and dropping out the next day... i know you can get one if you get a job on campus or CPT, generally those take some time to get...

[Boiler 43,433]

Many years ago ANYBODY could get a SSN, now you need a reason. F1 in itself is not one.

SSN is not work authorisation, just a SSN.

[Pitaya 2,576]

Many years ago ANYBODY could get a SSN, now you need a reason. F1 in itself is not one.

SSN is not work authorisation, just a SSN.

So true.