Need help on SSN.

[shmang]

The deal here is: One of my friend got his SSN card several month ago and stored in somewhere that he can not find now - He does not even remember the number.

The question is: Is there a way to retrieve the SSN and get a new card ordered?

Thanks,

 

[TheRealCanadian]

Originally posted by shmang
The deal here is: One of my friend got his SSN card several month ago and stored in somewhere that he can not find now - He does not even remember the number. The question is: Is there a way to retrieve the SSN and get a new card ordered?

Go to the local SSA office. They should be able to help.

 

[shmang]

Can he get a replacement card after losing his job? He left US after lost his job and now he comes back with a visitor visa?

 

[TheRealCanadian]

Originally posted by shmang
Can he get a replacement card after losing his job? He left US after lost his job and now he comes back with a visitor visa?

This makes this different. If he just needs the number for tax purposes, does he have any old paystubs?

 

[sb_tiger]

Visa, loss of job etc has nothing to do with SSN. Go to the local SSA office and state your case- get a replacement card.
HTH

 

[TheRealCanadian]

Originally posted by sb_tiger
Visa, loss of job etc has nothing to do with SSN.

But it has everything to do with returning to the US to get to the SSA office.

 

[shmang]

Well, as stated before, he is back in US now. The question is: he need to show ID and proof of needs of SSN when requesting a replacement card. Will that be a problem? We are just trying to get as much information before we go to the SSA office, so we will be prepared.

Thanks,

 

[sb_tiger]

Visa status has nothing to do with SS Card. SSA will re-issue the card- after veryfying/authenticating. Typically there is no concept of getting a new SSN -> this could lead to fraud. Some people tried to get new SSN# and failed- the old # is re-issued.
HTH

 

[mssjan03]

If he had a SSN earlier he should be on a VISA (H1 etc). then why did a come on a Visitor Visa.

SSN office asks for proof like PP or DL to issue a replacement card.
you can go to the ssa.gov site for details.
(how evidence of your U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were born outside the U.S)