Important Things to do

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Important Things to do

Postby samdonowa » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:13 pm

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Hi All,

Once I arrive in the US on a TN, what are the things I have to do? I mean in terms of the US Govt.all i can think of right now is applying for my Social security number.

Thanks.
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Postby SarniaGrl » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:04 pm

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When I applied for my SSN, I went to the local office with my passport (TN visa stapled inside), and lease agreement to confirm a U.S. address. At that time, the clerk told me it takes about 10 days after your TN is issued at the border for you to 'appear' in their system, my SSN arrived in the mail quick from that point, though.

For my employer, they had me fill out the tax form and I-9 and attached a copy of my passport ID and visa for their I-9 compliance records.
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Postby MarieR19 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:42 pm

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Once you get your SSN, if you do not have an international driver's license, then you should go get an American one. You'll need your SSN and your passport with the TN stamp. The driver's license will expire on the day of your TN termination, so it's a bit of a pain when comes time to renew any license.
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Postby samdonowa » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:02 pm

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do i have to apply for the SSN in the same state i'll be living in? i'll be in NY for a few days, can I apply there even though i wont be working in NY?
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