SSN outside of 76 day K1 window?

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Hi all,

I made a stupid mistake regarding applying for my new wife's SSN. I knew I couldn't wait until the last minute, but time got away from me planning and then having our wedding and honeymoon, and I accidentally waited too long to file. (Boo on me.)

I know from reading the guides that you must apply for the SSN before day 76 of the 90 day K1 visa. Unfortunately, we were going to go today, and I realized that we are now on day 78.

My question is this: if I'm not worried yet about work authorization (she is not going to work until she gets adjusted, gets a driver's license, etc), is there any way to get her an SSN now only for things like bank accounts? Or do I have to (or is it best) to now wait for EAD?

Thanks!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Hey hon, sorry to hear that...

You must now wait till either EAD or her Green Card

Best of luck!

[Carlawarla 1]

Some banks require the SSN for opening an account or adding her to an account, but that's so individual and I don't know where you bank. I couldn't get a library card without my SSN.

If you've applied for AOS, EAD, AP...you'll have some documentation shortly..maybe 3 months? Then you could get started in obtaining other ID then.

[I'm Gone 60]

When am I legally required to provide my Social Security number:

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cf....php?p_faqid=78

[MIDUVIL 34]

Hello,

Maybe you can go on SSA (the office) and try.

Maybe you can find a agent who don't know the rules (that happens often that agents don'k know all the rules of their jobs ), so you can have you SSN .

good luck

Edited August 5, 2008 by MIDUVIL

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Yes, I was afraid this would be the answer. I might call and ask to see if there is a sympathetic ear, but its my own fault for not following easy directions. Oh well, will just make my next few months a bit annoying. Epic sigh.