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with B1/B2 visa, can I apply for a Social Security Number?
New York, NY
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Posted 6 months ago in Social Security
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Hello, My husband and me have visa B1/B2, and immigration officer gave us 6 months to stay in U.S.. We decided to use this chance and to work here. But we need a SSN. Can we apply for it??? We know that having B1/B2 visa is illegal to work in U.S., but may be there is a solution?!
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Elaine Martin
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Posted 6 months ago.
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You cannot legally work in B-1/B-2 status, and it is extremely unlikely that any Social Security Office will give you an SSN. You normally need to show that your immigration status allows you to work before you can get an SSN. I advise you to try to get a status that allows work rather than work here in visitor status.
bong.abuan (law student)
Posted 6 months ago.
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SSN?In America we are very strict in our laws.In your I-94 it is very very clear that you CANNOT WORK.You come here as a tourist and you should have enough MONEY to spend around.That's the meaning of the B1/B2 visa.
And you're asking for a solution in order to work!Please don't work under the table or use some one else's SSN.If you are caught,you will be barred from coming here in the future.Everything that glitters is not gold folks.Next time you come here in America,be sure to bring enough cash so you will enjoy your stay/vacation. Can I ask if what nationality are you?I guess you're from Africa or Asia. |
