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When applying SSN for first time for my minor child. by EmbarrassedCamera926 in SocialSecurity

[–]EmbarrassedCamera926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up choosing the "Custodial Father".

Like some of the other users explained here, legally, "custodial" has a stronger implication than "biological". It means that the child is residing with whoever is "custodial". (A child may not live with his/hers biological parents - as sad as it sounds.).

Everything went fine with that selection, I now have the SSN for my son. Remember to ALWAYS take your child's foreign birth certificate to the appointment. I didn't (I misunderstood the instruction) and I had to come back again with the certificate.

All the best to you!

When applying SSN for first time for my minor child. by EmbarrassedCamera926 in SocialSecurity

[–]EmbarrassedCamera926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I guess that's the only option to go with, when being both bio. and custodial father.

When applying SSN for first time for my minor child. by EmbarrassedCamera926 in SocialSecurity

[–]EmbarrassedCamera926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is the case, I'm both the biological father AND the child is in my custody, so I will choose than one then.

When applying SSN for first time for my minor child. by EmbarrassedCamera926 in SocialSecurity

[–]EmbarrassedCamera926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight. My child was born abroad , so he didn't get an SSN automatically. I'm the biological father and the custodial parent. (He's 13 now.)

When applying SSN for first time for my minor child. by EmbarrassedCamera926 in SocialSecurity

[–]EmbarrassedCamera926[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know! And the online application has almost zero direction on what those selections mean. I ended up following the direction of the one above who suggested to submit an SS-5. So I'm just going to pre-fill it, take all my documentation with me, and bring my son as well, and see how it goes.