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SSI is a part of the RSTC (as is PADI, NAUI, etc.).
Part of membership in the RSTC means that member organizations are required to honor each other's certifications.
Have you spoken to PADI headquarters about your refusal to honor SSI certifications? I'm guessing that they won't be pleased.