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[hopelives]

Checked with local utilty on process for adding wife to the account for the I-130, and I received an email requesting social security number. Oh Well, I will call on Monday, but a little "catch-22" action coming my way

 

Jim

Edited April 19, 2008 by hopelives (see edit history)

[michaelt]

Checked with local utilty on process for adding wife to the account for the I-130, and I received an email requesting social security number. Oh Well, I will call on Monday, but a little "catch-22" action coming my way

 

Jim

Didn't have a problem with FP&L (Florida) recently, but could only add wife as my name, and then "c/o" her name. I can live with that.

[Sebastian]

I had called customer service to add her name on all utilities. Didn't have a problem, but hey - things vary by locale, hard to say what the 'right answer' is - as what worked for me may not work for you at all. The SSN is usually asked for to do a credit check, but if you already have established account, most will not bother about it for the 2nd named person. YMMV !

[LeeFisher3]

Checked with local utilty on process for adding wife to the account for the I-130, and I received an email requesting social security number. Oh Well, I will call on Monday, but a little "catch-22" action coming my way

 

Jim

You can explain to them she doesn't have one at this time and ask them to process the request. They are wanting to run a credit check on your wife.

 

Links at SSA:

Can a noncitizen obtain a Social Security number to get a driver's license?

I am lawfully admitted to the United States, but not allowed to work. I still need a Social Security number. How do I obtain one?

Basically, if they can not provide one of the following, they can not require an SSN for the purpose of doing business with her:

• A federal statute or regulation requires the noncitizen to provide an SSN to get a particular benefit or service; or
  
• A state or local law requires the noncitizen to provide a SSN to get general assistance benefits.
  

Edited April 20, 2008 by LeeFisher3 (see edit history)

[hopelives]

Checked with local utilty on process for adding wife to the account for the I-130, and I received an email requesting social security number. Oh Well, I will call on Monday, but a little "catch-22" action coming my way

 

Jim

You can explain to them she doesn't have one at this time and ask them to process the request. They are wanting to run a credit check on your wife.

 

Links at SSA:

Can a noncitizen obtain a Social Security number to get a driver's license?

I am lawfully admitted to the United States, but not allowed to work. I still need a Social Security number. How do I obtain one?

Basically, if they can not provide one of the following, they can not require an SSN for the purpose of doing business with her:

• A federal statute or regulation requires the noncitizen to provide an SSN to get a particular benefit or service; or
  
• A state or local law requires the noncitizen to provide a SSN to get general assistance benefits.
  

Great Information thanks