Social Security Number

Katerina now has a social security number. The only remaining things for us are the periodic updates for the Russian Government and the registering with the Russian Consulate which has already been taken care of. We are just awaiting the return of the deposit check.

The social security number adds a bit of citizenship in my eyes. Obviously the passport tamp and then the Certificate of Citizenship were proof but there is just something about the number itself. Now she can work :) legally haha.

Social Security Number

Katerina and I went to our local Social Security Administration Office today. When our number was called, I carried Katerina up and calmly said, "this young lady would like to get a social security card." I also did not feel comfortable putting her Certificate of Citizenship in the mail. By going in person, I got it all back after the person assisting us finished entering the data.

I know the certificate of citizenship is the important thing. But, I still feel like having the SSN is so important. In my eyes, it takes citizenship to a higher level of proof. As if it is the absolute proof of Katerina being an American.

I know it is probably crazy but that is how I view it. In a couple of weeks, she will have a SSN and a SS Card. :)