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    It's Impossible To "Get By" In The US

    zerohedge.com/article/guest-post-its-impossible-get-us
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    Do I need to go to Social Security office ?

    Just to complete my update, i received my green cards yesterday 25 June. I am happy to received both within a month ! Best wishes to all.
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    Renting an apartment w/o credit and job

    Hello all, My family entered US on 4 June. We had to spend quite a bit to stay at Extended Stay America which is a furnished motel. With our friend's friend help, he co-signed for us so that we can rent an apartment for 1 year. The leasing agent checked my bank account too. I think it is...
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    Do I need to go to Social Security office ?

    Hi everyone, Dagoman is right. You don't need to apply to social security office in order to get SSN. SSN will be issued and come automaticly to your address that you provided during your interview. If you will change the address at POE, SSN and your green card will be posted to this address...
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    Renting an apartment w/o credit and job

    Thanks guys for the replies. Looks like I've got to spend a sum of money to live in a furnised apartment while I keep looking for an unfurnished one in less popular/remote areas that can accept me or best still, secure a job shortly after I receive my SSN.
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    Renting an apartment w/o credit and job

    Does it help if I pay more security deposit and pay, let's say 1/2 year rental in advance ?
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    Renting an apartment w/o credit and job

    Hi to all, rental agencies require credit check and job verification before they can rent an apartment to you. I do I overcome that when I am new to the US with no credit history and no firm job offer yet ? anyone with similar experience ?
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    Where Will You Be Moving To And Why

    Boston. I work in financial/investment services, hope to find job there. Better schools, more places to go for outings.
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    How Many Times Have You Applied For The Dv Lottery? Please Share Your Experience.

    Once, thought is was a hoax but turned out to be true although it is too good to be true. 2008AS19xx
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    Do I need to go to Social Security office ?

    So if I give a new address at the POE where the SS card will be sent to and afterwards I go to a local social security office for apply for a SS card, wouldn't that be a duplicate application which could cause confusion and slow down the process ? I need the SS card fast as I am bringing my...
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    Do I need to go to Social Security office ?

    When I filled in my DS-230 Part II form, I indicated that I want the Social Security Admin to assign me a SSN and issue a card but did not give a US address then. I gave a US address (New York) during the interview at the US embassy. My question is, when I enter US (POE Boston), will the...
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    Survey on people leaving for US

    Hi, for those who have been granted the immigrant visas : 1) are you quitting your current job to leave for US without a US job offer ? why ? 2) for those who got a US job offer while not in US, how did you do that ? I was told by a friend and someone in the recruitment firm that no...
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    Info For Families Moving To US

    Thank you for prompting me to email KCC. Got a reply " An interview for this case has been scheduled at the American Consulate/Embassy of Singapore on December 3, 2007. A notification letter was sent to you on October 16, 2007. " !
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    Info For Families Moving To US

    Hi all, This is my 1st post on the forum. Must say this forum has been a great source of information as to what to expect and do. I am happy to see this topic. Recently I told myself to stop being overly anxious about whether the 2nd package will come or not, and I've started to read up...
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