H4-H1 and applying for SSN

[hpjack433]

My Wife who was on H4, got a job in a different state (Texas) and now my question is, do you think she has to be physically present in Florida to apply for SSN or do you think she can apply for SSN while staying in Texas?

She has the state ID of Florida.

The documents required for applying SSN are

1) passport

2) i-94

3) H1B approval copy

Does she need anything else apart from the above list?

Eagerly waiting for your replies :)

[h1b_awaitinggc]

You can apply with these documents in any state.

My Wife who was on H4, got a job in a different state (Texas) and now my question is, do you think she has to be physically present in Florida to apply for SSN or do you think she can apply for SSN while staying in Texas?

She has the state ID of Florida.

The documents required for applying SSN are

1) passport

2) i-94

3) H1B approval copy

Does she need anything else apart from the above list?

Eagerly waiting for your replies :)

[livliv]

She should be able to apply in any SSA office.

Remember, if H1 was approved with change of status she must join her employer at the work location immediately. There is no bench period allowed. SSN has nothing to do with this.

[SV2017]

I got H1 approved without change of status. I want to know that can I apply for SSN for me. Also please let know which documents I need to submit. 

[pontevecchio]

Unless you have an H1 I94, you cannot apply for a SSN.

[JoeF]

You can apply for an SSN when you are in a status that allows working.

If your H1 was approved without COS, you have to go abroad, get an H1 visa, and enter with that visa into H1 status. Then you can apply for an SSN.

And btw, not yet having the SSN is not a valid reason for the employer to not paying you in H1 status. Modern payroll system can handle the situation when the person has applied for an SSN but doesn't have it yet.