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Jun 01, 2009 01:55 PM

Waiving SSN


Hi,

I'm in H4 visa in US. I recently applied in Colorado BON but asked me SSN which I don't have it. They said I must have SSN before they start processing my application. They waive SSN (by filling out SSN affidavit form) for those who are International and not physically present in the US. Since, I'm physically present in the US, they can't process my application unless I provide them SSN.

So, my question is, is it legal to go back to my home country and complete SSN affidavit and come back to US? I could go to F1 visa and obtain SSN but looking for other options. I can't believe I'm struggling just to get SSN. Please help anybody who are/were in the similar situations!

Thanks!!


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No. 1
from Itzallgood
Old Jun 01, 2009, 02:36 PM

Default Re: Waiving SSN
Most state agencies have forms to fill out in case you don't have a Social Security Number.

Most of the one's I am aware of is that you are in US but don't have a SS #.

Ask them if they will take a ITIN # instead, it the same number of digits as SS#.
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No. 2
from kanchula
Old Jun 01, 2009, 03:03 PM

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I already have ITIN # and they don't take that. They keep insisting that I must provide SSN in order to process my application. The form that you're talking about is the same SSN Affidavit form and is required you not be physically present in the US.
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No. 3
from K.P.A.
Old Jun 01, 2009, 03:38 PM
Updated Jun 01, 2009 at 03:44 PM by K.P.A.

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BON will not issue you a license to work without a SSN because you do not have permission from the dept of state to work. State govt. can not over ride federal regulation when it comes to work permission...

As a dependent of someone on H1B status, you do not need a SSN to attend school. You only need an SSN if you intend to work and then you need a visa that allows you to work. You are not allowed to work under your current status. Clinical does not count as work if you are not being paid.
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No. 4
from kanchula
Old Jun 01, 2009, 03:54 PM

Default Re: Waiving SSN
Originally Posted by K.P.A. View Post
BON will not issue you a license to work without a SSN because you do not have permission from the dept of state to work. State govt. can not over ride federal regulation when it comes to work permission...

As a dependent of someone on H1B status, you do not need a SSN to attend school. You only need an SSN if you intend to work and then you need a visa that allows you to work. You are not allowed to work under your current status. Clinical does not count as work if you are not being paid.
hi K.P.A.,

My originial intention is to work, that's why I applied to BON. Aren't BON the one who decide if we require bridge programs? So, I was thinking that they'd process and evaluate my application. After that, I am guessing they'd tell me if my education is enough or not and go from there. I already evaluated my education from CGFNS. If the education isn't enough, then I could go to school here. Am I thinking in the correct way?

How'd you proceed if you were in my situation? Do you look for the job and obtain offer letter first?

The only reason I wanted to go to school is to obtain SSN, so that BON would process my application and let me know if I need more education.
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No. 5
from Itzallgood
Old Jun 01, 2009, 05:06 PM

Default Re: Waiving SSN
Originally Posted by K.P.A. View Post
BON will not issue you a license to work without a SSN because you do not have permission from the dept of state to work. State govt. can not over ride federal regulation when it comes to work permission...
Just because a person has a Social Security Number, it doesn't mean they are legally allowed to work in USA.
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No. 6
Old Jun 01, 2009, 05:47 PM

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You may want to consider going to another BON and processing application and then once you have a legal work/immigrant visa and can obtain a SSN then endorse to the state that you want to work. Remember you more than likely need to get H1b of your own as retrogression means you will have several years waiting for GC and can not AOS.
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No. 7
from kanchula
Old Jun 01, 2009, 09:28 PM

Default Re: Waiving SSN
Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 View Post
You may want to consider going to another BON and processing application and then once you have a legal work/immigrant visa and can obtain a SSN then endorse to the state that you want to work. Remember you more than likely need to get H1b of your own as retrogression means you will have several years waiting for GC and can not AOS.
The problem is that all the BONs that I've looked so far require SSN for application. I can't just believe that the SSN would create this much of trouble.
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No. 8
from Itzallgood
Old Jun 02, 2009, 05:17 AM

Default Re: Waiving SSN
Originally Posted by kanchula View Post
The problem is that all the BONs that I've looked so far require SSN for application. I can't just believe that the SSN would create this much of trouble.
I have researched a few BON in the states.

Most don't need a SSN until they issue a licenses.
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No. 9
from ghillbert
Old Jun 02, 2009, 05:32 AM

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I didn't need a SSN for either Vermont or Pennsylvania licenses. I just had to fill out a form for PA stating that I didn't have a SSN and wasn't eligible for one. Giving someone a nursing license is not "overriding the federal regulations" regarding work - you still can't work with it unless you have a valid visa and SSN to give the employer when you fill out your I-9 form.
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