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Re: URGENT! dv lottery creencard confusion Posted on: Mon, 04 Oct 2004 18:31:14 +0000


> confused1000 wrote:
> > if anyone can help it would be very much appriciated...
> >
> > I recieved a diversity visa through the lottery. I have to enter the
> > US by november 26th 2004 or it will expire. I'm flying there on the
> > 7th of november.
> >
> > my problem is this:
> >
> > I've been offered a job in NY starting mid-january. I also have a
> > job
> > contract in my home country ending december 2004.
> >
> > How soon after entering the US will I be issued with... A) a social
> > security number... and B) an actual green card?
> >
> > Also how soon after first entering the US can a travel back to my
> > home country?
> >
> > basically what I need to know is if i fly to the US for a few weeks
> > in
> > november... then fly back to my home country for one month... then
> > go
> > back to america in january for good.
>
> My wife entered with CR-1 in 2002 and received an I-551 stamp in her
> passport. We left the US 2 days later and did not return for good for
> 3
> months. I don't think you have to stay in the US for any minimuk time
> after entry on an immigrant visa
>
> I don't know when you might receive an SSN or the greencard but the
> I-551 stamp is equivalent to a greencard for travel purposes
>
> I think as long as you have the 551 stamp and do not stay out of the
> US
> too long you won't have a problem in my opinion. With the 551 stamp
> you
> can go to any SSA office and request an SSN. I think they will have to
> verify your status so it could take some time (but I've no idea how
> long) before you receive the number
>
> If I recall one of the forms has a question similar to "Do you want to
> be issued a social security number." I've no experience with this
> since
> we answered 'no' and chose to visit the SSA office in person to apply
> for a number

thank you very much Mr Jones. that helps alot.

If anyone has anything to add to this please dont hesitate

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