Dear Libra, I am not boasting I am the only who got H1B. You took it other way. I am just asking how long before we can apply for SSN before starting October 2006. Its still two month before at this time and my suspicion is if they do not issue SSN so long before. I am just trying to know the timing so that I can prepare. Thats all. Yeah I understand well 65000+20000 gets H1B. Thanks