You live in Cali? That is absurd, you got a SSN because your legal status is...well...LEGAL! They shoulnd't have to check absolutely anything, that is bullshit...There are plenty of people from cali here, ask Calidreamer, look for her on the members board and ask her, I think she got approved already...she would be able to tell you. And you should ask help from your senator if that is the case, I would think this is descrimination.