I-94 not issued?

[eau_xplain 2]

Unfortunately, as a K3, your wife will not be able to apply for and get an SSN. She will need an EAD card or a green card in order to get an SSN.

[YuAndDan 153]

Unfortunately, as a K3, your wife will not be able to apply for and get an SSN. She will need an EAD card or a green card in order to get an SSN.

Correct SSA will only issue SSN to those who are work authorized, K-3 is not. You need to wait until having EAD card or Green-card in order to apply for SSN.

[JasonTrue 0]

You may want to double-check on the SSN requirement for the Driver's License. Washington state says that they require a SSN or:

"If you haven’t been issued a Social Security number, you may sign a declaration form when you visit the driver licensing office."

You'll still need some proof of residency, but the visa and some joint utility bill or copy of a lease should be enough. I suspect all states have the same exception.

[Munesh and Suz 0]

Your I-94 form is extremely important - it is what shows that you entered the country LEGALLY. Must always keep it with you. You will have to show it for different things as you apply for them until she gets her green card and then that can be used to show she is legal. As of now, she has to apply for her social security card - you should get it in two weeks. You can go to any social security office to do that. Once you have that, you can go on with other things - like the AOS. Of course I haven't done any of this yet but I know from reading on VJ.

[pushbrk 12,877]

You may want to double-check on the SSN requirement for the Driver's License. Washington state says that they require a SSN or:

"If you haven’t been issued a Social Security number, you may sign a declaration form when you visit the driver licensing office."

You'll still need some proof of residency, but the visa and some joint utility bill or copy of a lease should be enough. I suspect all states have the same exception.

Passport and declaration of SSN never issued, got my wife her learner permit in Washington. You'll find this true in many states but you might have to dig for the option.

[john_and_marlene 162]

Your I-94 form is extremely important - it is what shows that you entered the country LEGALLY. Must always keep it with you. You will have to show it for different things as you apply for them until she gets her green card and then that can be used to show she is legal. As of now, she has to apply for her social security card - you should get it in two weeks. You can go to any social security office to do that. Once you have that, you can go on with other things - like the AOS. Of course I haven't done any of this yet but I know from reading on VJ.

The information regarding the SSN you are giving applies to K-1 only. The OP is K-3 and cannot apply for SSN without EAD or GC.

[Damian 0]

Well i called Social Security today and after 20 minutes of trying to figure out how to speak to a human, i finally got my answers: We can only get an SSN if Work Authorization, even for temporary, was given at POE, which it wasn’t. I know many of you have reiterate the same thing in your response but I just wanted to be sure.

I wanted the SSN# for my wife so that she can get a driver's permit, get started in building credit, etc…TO WORK was not the primary objective. I guess we'll have to start the second phase now. I wasn’t planning on applying for EAD since work authorization is given ultimately when you get the green card (correct me on this if I'm wrong, please) but I may have think this idea over.

Thanks for all your help…much appreciated!

Damian

Hey Guys:

I need your help: My wife just arrived home via JFK yesterday evening. She came on a K3 Visa. I was looking into the next steps we have to take and I notice something about I-94 form. We don't have this form. She said she filled something out at the custom officer's desk but was never given anything back.

So my question is this: do you get the I-94 when you come via K3?

Please help!

Thanks in advance.

[pushbrk 12,877]

Well i called Social Security today and after 20 minutes of trying to figure out how to speak to a human, i finally got my answers: We can only get an SSN if Work Authorization, even for temporary, was given at POE, which it wasn’t. I know many of you have reiterate the same thing in your response but I just wanted to be sure.

I wanted the SSN# for my wife so that she can get a driver's permit, get started in building credit, etc…TO WORK was not the primary objective. I guess we'll have to start the second phase now. I wasn’t planning on applying for EAD since work authorization is given ultimately when you get the green card (correct me on this if I'm wrong, please) but I may have think this idea over.

Thanks for all your help…much appreciated!

Damian

Hey Guys:

I need your help: My wife just arrived home via JFK yesterday evening. She came on a K3 Visa. I was looking into the next steps we have to take and I notice something about I-94 form. We don't have this form. She said she filled something out at the custom officer's desk but was never given anything back.

So my question is this: do you get the I-94 when you come via K3?

Please help!

Thanks in advance.

EAD is pretty much guaranteed to be available within 90 days of filing but green card approvals can get hung up for a long time. Since there's no fee for EAD, I'd definitely file the application for it as insurance. With EAD, she can get an SSN and all that does for you, whether the green card comes fast or slow.

[Damian 0]

EAD is not free!!!

its $340. if you file for Adjustment of Status then its free

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00048f3d6a1RCRD

Filing Fee :

$340

Special Instructions :

If you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, then no fee is required to file a request for employment authorization on Form I-765. You may file the I-765 concurrently with your I-485, or you may submit the I-765 at a later date. If you file Form I-765 separately, you must also submit a copy of your Form I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of the filing of an I-485.

Well i called Social Security today and after 20 minutes of trying to figure out how to speak to a human, i finally got my answers: We can only get an SSN if Work Authorization, even for temporary, was given at POE, which it wasn’t. I know many of you have reiterate the same thing in your response but I just wanted to be sure.

I wanted the SSN# for my wife so that she can get a driver's permit, get started in building credit, etc…TO WORK was not the primary objective. I guess we'll have to start the second phase now. I wasn’t planning on applying for EAD since work authorization is given ultimately when you get the green card (correct me on this if I'm wrong, please) but I may have think this idea over.

Thanks for all your help…much appreciated!

Damian

Hey Guys:

I need your help: My wife just arrived home via JFK yesterday evening. She came on a K3 Visa. I was looking into the next steps we have to take and I notice something about I-94 form. We don't have this form. She said she filled something out at the custom officer's desk but was never given anything back.

So my question is this: do you get the I-94 when you come via K3?

Please help!

Thanks in advance.

EAD is pretty much guaranteed to be available within 90 days of filing but green card approvals can get hung up for a long time. Since there's no fee for EAD, I'd definitely file the application for it as insurance. With EAD, she can get an SSN and all that does for you, whether the green card comes fast or slow.

you have an excellent point....i'll start the entire process in a few days. i already have all the necessary docs

Well i called Social Security today and after 20 minutes of trying to figure out how to speak to a human, i finally got my answers: We can only get an SSN if Work Authorization, even for temporary, was given at POE, which it wasn’t. I know many of you have reiterate the same thing in your response but I just wanted to be sure.

I wanted the SSN# for my wife so that she can get a driver's permit, get started in building credit, etc…TO WORK was not the primary objective. I guess we'll have to start the second phase now. I wasn’t planning on applying for EAD since work authorization is given ultimately when you get the green card (correct me on this if I'm wrong, please) but I may have think this idea over.

Thanks for all your help…much appreciated!

Damian

Hey Guys:

I need your help: My wife just arrived home via JFK yesterday evening. She came on a K3 Visa. I was looking into the next steps we have to take and I notice something about I-94 form. We don't have this form. She said she filled something out at the custom officer's desk but was never given anything back.

So my question is this: do you get the I-94 when you come via K3?

Please help!

Thanks in advance.

[pushbrk 12,877]

Right. You said you would wait for the green card. You get the green card as a result of filing the I-485 so I concluded you'd file them together.

EAD is not free!!!

its $340. if you file for Adjustment of Status then its free

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00048f3d6a1RCRD

Filing Fee :

$340

Special Instructions :

If you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, then no fee is required to file a request for employment authorization on Form I-765. You may file the I-765 concurrently with your I-485, or you may submit the I-765 at a later date. If you file Form I-765 separately, you must also submit a copy of your Form I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of the filing of an I-485.

Well i called Social Security today and after 20 minutes of trying to figure out how to speak to a human, i finally got my answers: We can only get an SSN if Work Authorization, even for temporary, was given at POE, which it wasn’t. I know many of you have reiterate the same thing in your response but I just wanted to be sure.

I wanted the SSN# for my wife so that she can get a driver's permit, get started in building credit, etc…TO WORK was not the primary objective. I guess we'll have to start the second phase now. I wasn’t planning on applying for EAD since work authorization is given ultimately when you get the green card (correct me on this if I'm wrong, please) but I may have think this idea over.

Thanks for all your help…much appreciated!

Damian

Hey Guys:

I need your help: My wife just arrived home via JFK yesterday evening. She came on a K3 Visa. I was looking into the next steps we have to take and I notice something about I-94 form. We don't have this form. She said she filled something out at the custom officer's desk but was never given anything back.

So my question is this: do you get the I-94 when you come via K3?

Please help!

Thanks in advance.

EAD is pretty much guaranteed to be available within 90 days of filing but green card approvals can get hung up for a long time. Since there's no fee for EAD, I'd definitely file the application for it as insurance. With EAD, she can get an SSN and all that does for you, whether the green card comes fast or slow.

[Reba 2]

If you'll be filing your joint taxes soon, your wife will need to be issued an ITIN, she may be able to use that to get a driver's license. Some states allow it, some do not, so check the DMV website for your state.

[Nikita2Charles 32]

The best thing to do is to apply for AOS right away, that way you'll get all the documentation needed for ssn and driver's license. in the meantime you can add your wife to bank account, make a join statement, add her to your credit card she'll get one on her name. all of thatm combine over a period of time will start to build her credit. within a year my wife was already over 700 based on those things i did when she moved here, next thing you know you'll start to get all of those junk mail for credit card offers. Again Wishing both of you all the best and Welcome to the states.