Chapter 11 – Obtaining Status Under the          Table of Contents

                        Social Security Program

Background Information                                                   11-1

The Privacy Act Process and Request                             11-6

The Privacy Act Amendment Process                            11-8

The Privacy Act Amendment Request                           11-10

The Affidavit of Status Supporting Amendment         11-10

The Amendment Appeal                                                  11-10

The Amendment Suit Under the Privacy Act               11-11

The Complaint                                                                   11-17

Filing Your Complaint                                                      11-17

Service of Summons and Complaint                              11-19

Service by Certified Mail                                                  11-19

Brief Description of Sample Suit Documents                11-20

The “I-9” Problem                                                              11-22