Enter the:
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“From Date” in the “Program Start Date” field; and
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“To Date” in the “Expires” field.
When the J1 exchange visitor files for a Social Security Number (SSN) within 14 days
of the program end date, continue processing the SSN application when:
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the SSN application date is within the program begin and end date described in RM 10211.355A.3.; and
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the J1 exchange visitor will be in the U.S. for 14 days or more from the date of filing
for the SSN to receive the SSN card at the mailing address provided.
In this situation, enter the date the J1 will depart the United States (U.S.) in the
“Expires” field.
NOTE: If the J1 exchange visitor does not meet all of these requirements, do not process
the SSN application since the exchange visitor will not be in the U.S. in 14 days,
the timeframe it takes for the SSN card to arrive in the mail.