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Interview and the SS card

I have an interview schedule soon for my GC (petitioned by my USC wife) and was wondering about this...
So I have a bit of a complicated issue regarding my SS# and although it has no significant problems, I would prefer not to be bothered much about it during the interview.
I was wondering would the officer ask for the SS card? From your experiences and knowledge, in what extend do they even care and discuss about the SS card? (given that there are no reason to be suspicious of anything wrong)
All of the SS# spots were left blank on all applications by the way, but I believe that is completely normal as most people who apply for GC do not have one anyways, right?

If you are really wondering about why I hesitate about my SS#, which I foresee someone asking... I was brought to US as a young child illegally but now married, but my parents have somehow managed to obtain me an SS#. I dont have a good relationship with my parents so I dont talk to them really, but as far as I know, the SS# itself is completely legitimate but it was made with the basis of an illegitimate visa and it says "valid for work only with INS authorization" on it. I decided not to apply for a brand new SS# with the EAD that I recently received, because I have used my old SS# for everything in my life thus far, such as in all school records and everything else. It worked for me with no problem because like I said, the SS# itself is legitimate. Another reason why I didnt apply a new one with my EAD is because that would technically give me 2 SS#, which Im not supposed to have, and I wasnt sure what actions the SSA would take if their data showed my old (current) SS# and the new application with the same name, address, etc, etc....... Anyways, thats just the background info, if it helps answer my question, thanks!

Did you ever use that SSN to work? Does the SS card match your real name? Is it based on your real date of birth? Did you enter the US with a legitimate visa (and then overstayed)? Yes, I see that your parents got the SSN for you based on a fake visa, but that could have happened after you entered with a legitimate visa (because a genuine tourist visa would not have qualified you for an SSN).

Did you ever use that SSN to work? Does the SS card match your real name? Is it based on your real date of birth? Did you enter the US with a legitimate visa (and then overstayed)? Yes, I see that your parents got the SSN for you based on a fake visa, but that could have happened after you entered with a legitimate visa (because a genuine tourist visa would not have qualified you for an SSN). Ive never used it for work (never been employed yet but plan to since I got my EAD recently. The SS card says "valid for work only with INS authorization" so Ill need to present EAD to my employer, right?), the card matches everything about me including name, DOB, etc etc.
Yes, I did enter US with a legitimate visa and overstayed. Not sure which one exactly (can check and have proof of it at home though) but obviously not one that allows the SS# to be made.
Ideally, I really want to continue to use my current SS# because like I said, it was used for everything thus far like school records and etc. I think applying for an another new SS# would just cause problems such has having 2 SS# with same info, although I cant be sure if they could come across and match them while processing the new SS#. I also cant be 100% sure what negative consequences could happen if I continued to use the current one either. This SS# works with no issue, its only the basis in which it was created.... but I think SSA keep a copy of all documents so Im in a tough situation. This SS# was made for me as a young child.

You do not need to apply for a new ssn since you already have one- if indeed you used your real name, dob etc to obtain it.
You would need to show your EAD card to your employer in addition to the ss card, like you stated.
Once you have the greencard, you can apply for a new ss card (same number) that would not have the restrictions on it.

 
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