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    hila28030 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 5, 2011, 11:20 AM
    Can a visa l1 get you ssn
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    Feb 5, 2011, 12:07 PM

    Are you asking about an H-1 visa?

    If you work in the US you MUST pay into Social Security and Medicare so you MUST get a SS number.

    It's not automatic. You have to apply.
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    Feb 5, 2011, 03:15 PM

    L-1 can get SSN, yes. Apply for one here: Social Security Number and Card
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