Is the SSN still applicable?

[georgearc]

Hi,

While I was in the USA in 2002 on an H1B visa, I applied for and received a Social Security number. I stayed in the US for 4 months and moved on to India. Is the SSN still valid and can I use it for any specific requirement in the United States?
Thanks in advance.

[TenantNet]

We're not SSN experts here .... this is a tenants' rights forum. Suggest you contact the US Social Security Administration. But for tenants' rights, you may be required to give your SSN to a potential landlord as part of the application process, but you do not have to give it to them later on a renewal. However, you might have to give it to a bank holding your rental deposit as part of backup withholding.

[queensborough]

I don't believe that the Social Security Administration gives out temporary SS#'s, but you should check with them to be sure.

[jkgal]

Greetings,

Maybe the INS? If you previously applied for a Visa, you'd presumably be able to speak with that office to check. Thanks, TenantNet for the information, since it's good to know what a LL is allowed to have, personal-information wise.