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    ITIN --> SSA

    i called on a wednesday if i remember right and waited some time but spoke to them at the end.
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    ITIN --> SSA

    i called that number and talked to them and IRS said that they can merge the files over the phone too, no need to write a letter.
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    CP and SS card - received automatically or applied in person?

    you can use a Care Of (C/O) address and give a friend's or relative's address. hope this helps, i140inca
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    CP and SS card - received automatically or applied in person?

    Update on SSN and DS230 q33a and 33b Just wanted to post a quick update on the issue of SSN. I applied for a new number without the restriction and also a new card for a dependent on DS230 Part II question 33 a and 33b, and the both cards were received after 8 days of POE without having to make...
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    CP and SS card - received automatically or applied in person?

    I applied for SS# on DS-230 Part II, Questions 33 a and b ask about whether you want the Social Security Administration to issue you a card upon entering the US. i140inCA
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    CP and SS card - received automatically or applied in person?

    I'd like to start a poll to get a sense on how many of you had to go to the SS office to obtain a new card after answering yes on form 230 part II question 33 a and b? I did CP recently and requested a new card on ds230 part II, and heard conflicting information whether it's necessary to a SS...
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    Tracking card after CP port of entry

    Hi, I was wondering if it's possible to track card issuance after Consular Processing? Most of you seem to be using your AOS number in this forum, and I couldn't find anybody who tracked card after CP port of entry. Many thanks in advance, i140inCA
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    $ 45 surcharge for interviews after March 8th?

    is this extra fee for all consulates? my appoitment letter has no mention of this. from the murthy post, it would seem that all consulates charge this fee. should i be prepared to pay on the spot? i140inca
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    I-864 requirement

    P4 says that to support consular processing, you need to submit: I864 OR notarized proof of job offer OR proof of personal financies, in addition, for employment based cases, you need an employment letter verification from the sponsoring employer reiterating the job offer and the salary. we...
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    DS 230 Part II Q33a and b

    thanks for your responses! Ram_Frm_RIC did you get to keep your old SSN and got a new card without restrictions after paying visit to the SS office? thanks, i140inCA
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    DS 230 Part II Q33a and b

    I have a question about requesting a new SSN upon changing status from H1b to permanent resident on form ds230 II. If I have a SSN that was issued while on H1b and it says on the face of the card: valid for with INS authorization only, should I answer yes on question 33 a and 33b on DS230 p...
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    p4- how long it takes to get to US address?

    Hi, my p4 was mailed on 02/08/2005 according to the consulate to a US address. can anybody guesstimate how long it takes to arrive? is it sent by regular air mail or some kind of special carrier? many thanks for your inputs in advance! i140inCA
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    CP through Consulate in Frankfurt, GErmany

    174 days. but i had a 2 week delay with sending back the fee receipt and p3 was also delayed by a week due to the attorney's office being shut down for new year.
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    CP through Consulate in Frankfurt, GErmany

    ca_dream, my consulate is also in europe, and the impression is that you might enjoy a little bit more flexibility as european consulates aren't processing a whole lot of IVs. In my case for example, we reserved the interview data via phone with the consulate this week (beginning of feb) for...
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