When H-4 can apply for SSN?

As an H-4, you are not eligible to apply for an SSN unless you have a valid EAD which will allow you to work in the US. Instead, you can apply for the ITIN.

Who is entitled to SSN in USA?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) assigns nine-digit Social Security numbers (SSNs) to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and eligible nonimmigrant workers in the United States.

Can H-4 Work 2020?

Working on an H4 Visa. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would start issuing Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) to eligible H4 visa holders. Holders of such an H4 visa EAD can now legally work or start a business in the U.S. as long as their spouse’s H1B visa is valid.

How can an immigrant get a Social Security number?

Request a Social Security number card as part of your Department of State immigrant visa application. The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will share your information with us. List your correct address and zip code. We will mail your card to the address you give.

How do I get Social Security number in Nigeria?

To apply for an SSN, you must apply in person at a nearby office of the Social Security Administration. You will have to complete and Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5). You should bring with you original documents proving your work-authorized immigration status, age, and identity.

Can tourist visa get SSN?

Only non-citizens authorized to work in the U.S. are eligible for a Social Security number. Those with a non-employment based temporary visa without authorization to work in the U.S. are not permitted to apply for a social security number.

How long H-4 can stay in US?

H4 dependents are allowed to stay beyond 240 days – real world. In the real-world, the H4 dependents are ALLOWED by USCIS even after 240 days (of i94 expiry) to stay in the US, as long as their primary H1B’s visa is VALID.

How to get SSN for H4 visa holder?

No SSN for H4 visa holder? What should you do? As you know, H4 visa holders do not get Social Security Number (SSN). But, what you should do is, go to the Social Security Administration office and get a letter from them saying that “You are not eligible for SSN”.

Do I need H4 approval notice for H4 visa?

You will NOT have H4 Approval notice, if you entered US with H4 Stamping in Passport. In that case, you just use your H4 Valid Visa in your passport. No need of H4 approval notice for such cases. Letter from SSN office that you are not eligible for SSN. Bank account Statements of US Banks. ( Optional )

What is an H4 visa for dependent?

H4 visa allows the dependents to live in the US, get drivers license, have a bank account and do many other things. But, it also has certain restrictions related to ability to work, get social security number. We will look at those in detail in later sections.

What is the annual limit for H4 visa?

Unlike H1B Visa Cap, that has annual limit of 85,000 per year, H4 visas do not have any annual limit. As long as the H1B holder is counted towards H1B cap and got visa to work in US, H4 visa holders can join them and go to US.