kirinkirin (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} kirinkirin) wrote,@ 2007-03-30 11:06:00 |
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SNN Makes Me CRAZY
Getting into USA is one thing. Getting legal is another.
My lovely American friends tell me that since illegal immigration is so outta hand here, LEGAL immigration is controlled to a T.
I applied for my Social Security Number early Monday morning. No number will be issued until USA checks with Canadia to ensure I am really Shannon Maureen McPhee. No SSN = no Cali driving permit. No permit = no insurance on Vince's car, so no wheels for me. No SSN = no bank account, which means no USA credit card. No credit card and no SSN = no new cell phone. ARGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
No cell phone, no car, no bank account = crazy Shannie. The best part of not getting the phone was this:
S: But yesterday I talked to your service rep. She said I could get a phone with a Canadian credit card and passport number.
Rep: I'm sorry ma'am, but I need your SSN number.
S: I just moved on Monday. I've applied for a number but it will take two weeks. I can't get an SSN before then.
Rep: Well then, do you have state ID?
S (incredulous): I DON'T HAVE STATE ID CAUSE I DON'T HAVE AN SSN NUMBER BECAUSE I JUST MOVED HERE FROM CANADA.
Rep: Then how about a US passport?
At least I know it will get better. Today we are going to Griffith's Park and maybe to see David Lynch and will watch Blades of Glory or Meet the Robinsons or both. AND I am currently addicted to Jerhico.
Getting into USA is one thing. Getting legal is another.
My lovely American friends tell me that since illegal immigration is so outta hand here, LEGAL immigration is controlled to a T.
I applied for my Social Security Number early Monday morning. No number will be issued until USA checks with Canadia to ensure I am really Shannon Maureen McPhee. No SSN = no Cali driving permit. No permit = no insurance on Vince's car, so no wheels for me. No SSN = no bank account, which means no USA credit card. No credit card and no SSN = no new cell phone. ARGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
No cell phone, no car, no bank account = crazy Shannie. The best part of not getting the phone was this:
S: But yesterday I talked to your service rep. She said I could get a phone with a Canadian credit card and passport number.
Rep: I'm sorry ma'am, but I need your SSN number.
S: I just moved on Monday. I've applied for a number but it will take two weeks. I can't get an SSN before then.
Rep: Well then, do you have state ID?
S (incredulous): I DON'T HAVE STATE ID CAUSE I DON'T HAVE AN SSN NUMBER BECAUSE I JUST MOVED HERE FROM CANADA.
Rep: Then how about a US passport?
At least I know it will get better. Today we are going to Griffith's Park and maybe to see David Lynch and will watch Blades of Glory or Meet the Robinsons or both. AND I am currently addicted to Jerhico.
