SSN after receiving K3

[Kiki&me 0]

Hi, how do you get a SSN after you have your K3 visa? The guide says you have to have a approved EAD before they will grant you a SSN? That could take months! How do I get my spouse health insurance in the US till then without a SSN? Please advise if you have already gone through this. Thanks

[YuAndDan 153]

Nothing unique about Asia:South, you are talking about an AOS / Working-Traveling before AOS issue:

SEE Duplicate post in AOS forum: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=142105

[Black Velvet 4]

Hi, how do you get a SSN after you have your K3 visa? The guide says you have to have a approved EAD before they will grant you a SSN? That could take months! How do I get my spouse health insurance in the US till then without a SSN? Please advise if you have already gone through this. Thanks

Your spouse must have an EAD (work permit) before becoming eligible for a SSN. My husband receive an EAD in 2 months. I added him to my health insurance w/o his SSN. My employer requires that any changes to the plan occur within 30 days of a life change (marriage, birth of a child, etc).

[journeyman 0]

You don't need an SSN to get health coverage.