SSN valid for work only

[KristineGB 56]

Does this mean I then STILL can't get a driver's license, open a bank account or apply for a credit card?

 

 

Ughh... this process is sooooo hurdley ever step of the way.

[payxibka 10,044]

16 minutes ago, KristineGB said:

Does this mean I then STILL can't get a driver's license, open a bank account or apply for a credit card?

 

 

Ughh... this process is sooooo hurdley ever step of the way.

It means you cannot use it for work without having work authorization.   You CAN use it for any other purpose 

[Letspaintcookies 2,207]

22 minutes ago, KristineGB said:

Does this mean I then STILL can't get a driver's license, open a bank account or apply for a credit card?

 

 

Ughh... this process is sooooo hurdley ever step of the way.

Please read the whole text on the card again carefully 

[KristineGB 56]

26 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Please read the whole text on the card again carefully 

I did. Why do you think I’m asking here if it explains it on there? 

32 minutes ago, payxibka said:

It means you cannot use it for work without having work authorization.   You CAN use it for any other purpose 

Thanks very much. That’s helpful. 

[KristineGB 56]

That grammar needs to be corrected. Needs to say “Only valid for work with DHS authorization” 

[Scandi 3,970]

38 minutes ago, KristineGB said:

That grammar needs to be corrected. Needs to say “Only valid for work with DHS authorization” 

That's why you were asked to read those words again, the card does not say "only valid for work", because a SSN can be used for other things too. "Only valid for work with DHS authorization" means you can only use your SSN for work once you're authorized to do so (meaning you have a valid work permit or green card).

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

"valid for work only with DHS authorization"........An EAD or a Green card is DHS authorization.

Edited May 31, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[KristineGB 56]

4 minutes ago, Scandi said:

That's why you were asked to read those words again, the card does not say "only valid for work", because a SSN can be used for other things too. "Only valid for work with DHS authorization" means you can only use your SSN for work once you're authorized to do so (meaning you have a valid work permit or green card).

Ahhh gotcha. BUT “Only valid for work with employment authorization” is a whole sentence. Meaning That it goes together with an EAD”. It if it is written that way it it does not mean it is ONLY for work. I am a Communications professional. I may be from another country but I also know proper grammar.

Edited May 31, 2020 by KristineGB

[KristineGB 56]

But “Only valid for work...” is a whole sentence. Meaning That it goes together with an EAD”. It if it is written the way I had written it it does not mean it is ONLY for work. I am a Communications professional

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

[Scandi 3,970]

Well, clearly it doesn't take a professional anything to understand that sentence as I'm certainly not one and I understand it just fine, despite just being a foreigner with no education.

Edited May 31, 2020 by Scandi

[Just Paul 4,591]

9 minutes ago, KristineGB said:

But “Only valid for work...” is a whole sentence. Meaning That it goes together with an EAD”. It if it is written the way I had written it it does not mean it is ONLY for work. I am a Communications professional

I don't think anyone is telling you that you have to use it for anything else.  If you don't want a driver's license or bank account or credit card then don't use it.

 

I'm so old that I had a card that said it is not to be used as id and that my number was also my driver's license number.

[KristineGB 56]

4 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

I don't think anyone is telling you that you have to use it for anything else.  If you don't want a driver's license or bank account or credit card then don't use it.

 

I'm so old that I had a card that said it is not to be used as id and that my number was also my driver's license number.

I actually wanted to know if I can use it to get a state ID

[Quarknase 1,072]

35 minutes ago, KristineGB said:

I actually wanted to know if I can use it to get a state ID

The restriction of your SSN applies to work only, as it states. That is the only restriction your SSN has.

The sentence is accurate and clear in that regard.

[KristineGB 56]

3 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

The restriction of your SSN applies to work only, as it states. That is the only restriction your SSN has.

The sentence is accurate and clear in that regard.

Thanks well to me it was confusing.