SSN?

[Travis & Kim 0]

hi!

I am new to the boards - he just popped the question Sat night

I have been going thru the posts and was unclear about SSN's

we are eloping next week before I have to head back to canada (I have been here 2 months)

we are going the IR-1/CR1 route

after we get married can I apply for a SSN right away or do I have to wait till I am approved (the I-130)?

[thermophile 0]

you can't get a SSN until you are authorized to work. so in your case, until you activate your CR1 visa.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Ditto - no SSN until you actually arrive in the US with your CR1 visa.

[Travis & Kim 0]

Thanks for the quick response

[Flames9_RN 358]

Welcome to VJ!!! Were a friendly bunch in the Cdn forum. can't promise it is that way in Off Topic,lol

Onm one of the forms, think it is DS 230, there is a box one can check off for the SSN--which u will get AFTER u get approved for the visa and cross the border into the USA!! JUST be aware that if u check the box, the SSN doesn't always come!! Does for some, someit does not!! If after 10-14 business days, no SSN, then one has to goto ur local SSN office and reapply, but thats down the road and not a worry right now. Welcome to VJ

[Travis & Kim 0]

Thanks for the welcome

I am still a bit overwhelmed with everything right now - it happened so fast

I mean, we both knew it was going to happen - but just not like this

we figured getting married and then sending in the ppwk that we were already married would be the fastest route for us.

we are going to have the bigger wedding in '09 - and eloping for now

The part I am not looking forward to is the long wait until we will be able to see each other again once I am back in Canada

I think we will probably try to visit each other while waiting for the approval tho - just hope we don't get denied at the boarder crossing

[Flames9_RN 358]

You can do a search on here. many cdns do visit with success and yes some do get denied, but I think the Success stories are well out ahead of the denials by a fair margine. But one has to be aware it could happen, and if ur flying, one is out of $$$! Driving, isnt such a big deal!! I flew monthly to DC from Canada and never had a problem, but thats just me,lol Best of luck

[Travis & Kim 0]

I think we would try me driving and him flying up to Ohio

our friends live there - so even if I get denied at the Windsor/Detriot crossing at least he would still have friends to visit and not be a total waste

[Krikit 1,164]

Welcome to VJ, Kim! And congratulations!!!!!