Social Security Number

[LaPrincesa 0]

I read somewhere, I think it was on the USCIS website, that K-1s are allowed to get a SS number upon entering the USA. It was a bulletin and it suggested printing it out and taking it to the local office with you just in case they were unaware of the fact that k-1s could get their SS number. Has anyone read this or know where it is? Let me know!!!!

Thanks in advance....

[Zee Bee 61]

Here it is: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=ssn

[YuAndDan 153]

Not upon entry, give it a few weeks before attempting to get SSN, It takes USCIS 2-6 weeks to update the database used by SSA to confirm immigrations status.

[payxibka 10,045]

Not upon entry, give it a few weeks before attempting to get SSN, It takes USCIS 2-6 weeks to update the database used by SSA to confirm immigrations status.

What you say about verification process might be true, but a K-1 visa holder can certainly make an application for SSN at ANY time after entry and up to day 76 .....

[pushbrk 12,892]

Not upon entry, give it a few weeks before attempting to get SSN, It takes USCIS 2-6 weeks to update the database used by SSA to confirm immigrations status.

What you say about verification process might be true, but a K-1 visa holder can certainly make an application for SSN at ANY time after entry and up to day 76 .....

[one_day_at_a_time 0]

I found the attached on this site a number of weeks back and found it helpful.

[Tsup2 0]

My suggestion would be to get your Social Security Card before you get married. My wife was refused a Social Security card once we got married. They said that our marriage changed our immigration status and the K1 was no longer valid.

[one_day_at_a_time 0]

I found the attached on this site a number of weeks back and found it helpful.

Let's try this again. I'm new at this. Here is the attachmentEM_00154.pdf

[chuck_n_rose 0]

Thanks for all the info about getting the social security card. Another thing to add to our to do list in the future.

[Kass 0]

Not upon entry, give it a few weeks before attempting to get SSN, It takes USCIS 2-6 weeks to update the database used by SSA to confirm immigrations status.

Per our local Social Security Office it takes Immigration up to 10 business days to update the system. However, you can bring all of the required information and completed application into your local office and have them file while awaiting immigration. Then they will mail you, your card with number.

Keep in mind that before they issue your fiance' their card they must verify all documents to show either citizenship (N/A in our cases) or alien status with the Federal, State or local office. This can take up to four weeks. Once verified, again you will receive your card in the mail.

Contact information for Social Security on the official site is not the route to go for information or status of your application. You must contact your local office only for this. The 1-800-772-1213 number is for those who already have a social security number or need assistance with benefits or other NON IMMIGRANT matters.

In ending if you are not a U.S. citizen and are applying for a S.S. card for employment purposes and your immigration status allows you to work (yes, a K1 allows you to work), you may legally begin employment while you await the issuance of a card.

Cheers!

Edited January 10, 2008 by Kass