Change of name? SSN questions?

[Yodrak 7]

Vinay,

Point of clarification - it isn't the SSA that has to update their computer system (the SAVE data base), its the DHS that has to update their computer system.

The SSA has to verify the applicant with SAVE, but it's not the SSA's system and the SSA does not update it.

Yodrak

It takes the SSN office a couple of weeks after your arrival to update their system with your info. If you apply for an SSN regardless then they have to manually verify your info with USCIS by filling out a form which can take upto ten weeks. So its advisable to only apply after their database is updated.

[janda 0]

It takes the SSN office a couple of weeks after your arrival to update their system with your info. If you apply for an SSN regardless then they have to manually verify your info with USCIS by filling out a form which can take upto ten weeks. So its advisable to only apply after their database is updated.

It allows for immigration to enter info into their system, so that when SSA querys SAVE they can verify your work authorized status. However, SSA procedure says for them to hold off sending the G-845 if they check SAVE and they can't verify the applicant's status and the applicant hasn't been in the U.S. for 10 days. Then recheck SAVE after the person has been here 10 day, then send the G-845 for manual verification if SAVE does verify.

Waiting 10 to 14 days probably isn't going to hurt anything, but is not required.

Thanks for the help guys! MDYoung, you rock! You're always so informative! That definitely gives me hope. I hope the SSN office followed protocol, and she gets her SSN card this week!

[waynelaarni 2]

I applied fro ssn 14 days after i got married using my new family name and the process was fast without questions..just bring along your marriage cert ,passport with I-94 card.good luck