B-1 visa application and SSN from F-1 visa validity
I am going to the US on a B-1 visa to attend a conference. On the DS-160 form, it is asking for a US SSN (Social Security Number) and TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number).
Previously, I was an international student who graduated and did my OPT (Optional Practical Training) for one year. I was given an SSN for that work authorization.
Will this SSN still be valid or should I leave that as "not applicable" because it was tied to that OPT?
Best Answer
Your SSN remains valid and you should enter the same one - they probably just use it to cross-check your history.
In fact, there are only a few circumstances in which you can apply to get a new number if you already have one.
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Does SSN expire with F-1?
The SSN given to international students never expires. However, the annotation "Valid for Work Only with DHS Authorization" could be removed from the SSN card when an international student changes to a permanent resident status.Can F1 visa holder apply for SSN?
F-1 and J-1 students under Teachers College sponsorship may apply for SSNs provided they meet SSA eligibility requirements. These include: Valid immigration documents , including a valid passport, valid I-20 or DS-2019, and an I-94 card or electronic I-94 notated "F-1 D/S" or "J-1 D/S."How do F-1 students get SSN?
F-1 Students Authorized for Curricular Practical TrainingContact your local SSA office for an appointment to apply for an SSN in person. Apply no earlier than 30 days before your scheduled employment start date. Bring with you: Form I-20 (updated and endorsed for practical training)Does SSN expire for foreigners?
Immigrants who have permission to work in the United States, even temporarily, can apply for an SSN. Does an SSN expire? No. Once an SSN has been assigned it is an individual's unique number for the rest of his or her life in the United States.Social Security Number (SSN) for International Students on F1 Visa or J1 Visa
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