If I’m currently on H1B effective the first of next month and have applied for SSN but not yet received it, what do I do about taking a new job?
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If I’m currently on H1B effective the first of next month and have applied for SSN but not yet received it, what do I do about taking a new job?
Since I have not yet received my SSN, my current pay stubs have dummy SSN value consisting of all 1’s. I have been offered another job and they wish to do H1B transfer. Do I need to wait to receive my SSN for H1B transfer or can company B use my current pay stub containing dummy SSN for the H1B transfer?
Asked on November 27, 2014 under Immigration Law, Virginia
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
you can still have the new employer do the H-1B transfer and use the paycheck stubs but you will need to get the ssn updated with both employers when you get it. it should not take more than about 5 weeks to get the ssn; has it been longer than that for you? if so, you should follow us with the social security administration.
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