Friday, August 23, 2013

New Process for Applying for a Social Security Number

As you know, the I-94 document recently went electronic. Au
pairs no longer have the “I-94 card” stapled in their passports
to prove their date of entry into the U.S. Therefore, they are
required to print their information at the Customs and Border
Patrol website before going to the Social Security office to apply for a Social
Security Number. This document will assist the Social Security office with
issuing the number. Occasionally, au pairs may have trouble finding their
information in the system, especially when they have multiple last names.
Please advise au pairs to enter their names exactly as they appear on their
visa. If they are unsuccessful in pulling up the information, sometimes trying
different combinations of names (for example taking one of the names off or
eliminating spaces) will find the results. Also, double check that the information
on the visa (passport number, birthday, etc.) matches the passport.
If all else fails, au pairs can contact the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at
877-227-5511 for assistance.

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