Another SSN# QUESTION..

[stephandmuz 0]

MY husband is going to apply for his SSN tomorrow. The form/application for his ss card he has to fill out is a bit confusing.

I have provided the link to the app.

http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf

On question # 3 it ask to check either us citizen which he of course is not, legal alien allowed to work or legal alien not allowed to work. I'm assuming he has to check legal but not allowed to work?

[YuAndDan 153]

K-1 is "Legal alien allowed to work" for the first 76 days after entry to the USA. After that and SSA will not issue a number until he is again a "Legal alien allowed to work" that is when he has EAD or Green-card.

They wont issue to a "Legal Alien NOT allowed to work" unless there is a compelling reason to issue a number, and NOT because DMV wont issue a DL without SSN.

Edited June 19, 2008 by YuAndDan

[spookyturtle 9,465]

My fiance entered on a K1 visa, we were married and she applied for a ss card within the 76 day window and the card states that it is valid for work only with DHS authorization.

Edited June 19, 2008 by spookyturtle

[paothao 0]

K-1 is "Legal alien allowed to work" for the first 76 days after entry to the USA. After that and SSA will not issue a number until he is again a "Legal alien allowed to work" that is when he has EAD or Green-card.

They wont issue to a "Legal Alien NOT allowed to work" unless there is a compelling reason to issue a number, and NOT because DMV wont issue a DL without SSN.

so long you have this one, I believe the real one or permanent one will come/issue later...

[paothao 0]

MY husband is going to apply for his SSN tomorrow. The form/application for his ss card he has to fill out is a bit confusing.

I have provided the link to the app.

http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf

On question # 3 it ask to check either us citizen which he of course is not, legal alien allowed to work or legal alien not allowed to work. I'm assuming he has to check legal but not allowed to work?

you would check "other", provide SSA with K1 visa, passport and I-94 ...

[Pineapple 0]

Yes in new york state!Yu and Dan is absolutely correct

[spookyturtle 9,465]

If he has a K1 and it is within 76 days of entry he is a legal alien allowed to work and that it the appropriate box to check.

[I'm Gone 60]

A restricted SSN card is the same as an unrestricted SSN card except that you can't use it as proof of authorization to work. SSN cards do not expire, so they are all permanent.

RM 00202.115 Form SS-5 Item 3 — Citizenship

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202115

B. Procedure - Answer To Item 3

2. Legal Alien Allowed to Work

The applicant should check this block if he/she alleges to be a lawfully admitted alien with work authorization.

RM 00203.500 Employment Authorization for Nonimmigrants

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203500

C. Policy - Employment Authorization by Class of Admission

The following policy applies to employment authorization by class of admission:

1. Aliens Work Authorized Without Specific DHS Authorization

The following sections list nonimmigrants, by alien class of admission codes, who are authorized to work in the U.S. without specific authorization from DHS. The person’s I-94 will not have the DHS employment authorization stamp and the alien will generally not have an EAD.

K-1 Fiancé(e) of U.S. citizen