Do I need a S.S. N. to submit the AOS papers??

[frostiana 12]

No rest for me!! Already working on AOS papers. Do I need a social security number before I can submit those papers?? We are rushing to get married so I can submit the papers so I can get the advanced parole asap.

[ronluvme 10]

You do not need ssn for filing aos,just submit your paper work we are in the same boat.good luck.

[S and P 9]

Wow you are ambitious!!

You can file for AOS/EAD/AP without a social security number.

If you apply for a SSN before you file, ( you will need to wait at least 10 business days after your POE for your information to show up in the Social Security computer system before you can even apply) they will issue you a restricted SSN card that says "DHS Authorization required for Work".

If you apply for a SSN after you get your green card, it won't have that restriction printed on it.

Good luck to you!!

[frostiana 12]

Wow you are ambitious!!

You can file for AOS/EAD/AP without a social security number.

If you apply for a SSN before you file, ( you will need to wait at least 10 business days after your POE for your information to show up in the Social Security computer system before you can even apply) they will issue you a restricted SSN card that says "DHS Authorization required for Work".

If you apply for a SSN after you get your green card, it won't have that restriction printed on it.

Good luck to you!!

Phew what a relief - thank you both.

[S and P 9]

Just to add.... you will NEED a SSN for things like getting a drivers license and working.....so I wouldn't wait too long to apply if you want to do either of those things before you get your Green Card.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Why not just run down to the local SSA office and apply for your SSC now? You can go back in a few days and get a printout of the number. Once you have the number it is yours for life and there are a lot of things that depend on that single number--insurance beneficiary for your husband's employment benefits is one of those things that they like to see for AOS and typically requires a SSN.

Just a thought.

Dave

[frostiana 12]

Why not just run down to the local SSA office and apply for your SSC now? You can go back in a few days and get a printout of the number. Once you have the number it is yours for life and there are a lot of things that depend on that single number--insurance beneficiary for your husband's employment benefits is one of those things that they like to see for AOS and typically requires a SSN.

Just a thought.

Dave

very good!! will do that on Monday!!

[S and P 9]

very good!! will do that on Monday!!

You have to wait at least 10 business days (after your POE) before you will even show up in the computer system...

Edited November 11, 2011 by S and P

[pocheros 101]

You don't need it for AOS but it's good to have for a bank account, health insurance, driver's license, etc. I waited 14 days after POE and I still didn't show up in the system so they had to send a request to USCIS. It took four weeks before my SSN arrived in the mail. Also, the SSN is delivered with certified mail so make sure that the SSN is either addressed to "Care of <your spouse's name>" or have your name registered with the mailbox. They might return the SSN otherwise!

[frostiana 12]

very good!! will do that on Monday!!

YIKES! another excellent note... name on mailbox! Thanks again!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Apply for your SSN in the name you currently use if you are changing your name after marriage. That way you will get the card without a delay. You can always go and change the name on your card after you are married but some people have experienced problems trying to get that first SSN in their married name until USCIS 'catches' up on the name change. You are supposed to be able to use the marriage certificate for that purpose but that doesn't always work, so best course of action is the get the SSN as soon as you can and then update the information as required.