will they give me a ssn?

[chrissa 0]

hi, i've been here in NJ since oct 5. i just dont know if I can get a ssn. i asked one lawyer here if i can apply for it but he said that ssa wont give me the ssn because im not married yet, they will need a working permit if i want to have one. is my I-94 not enough?

[YuAndDan 153]

Your question is hard to answer when you don't fill in profile details or timeline.

How did you enter the USA???? K-1 or K-3 visa???

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=54132

You filed for SOMETHING, I assume country is Pilippeans, how about showing that? http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...rCP&CODE=01

If entry is by K-1, you can apply for SSN with 76 days of entry, after that and EAD or Green-card will be needed, if SSA is not giving you a SSN and you do have K-1 and is less than 76 days since entry, either go to another SSA office, or go back and demand a supervisor, they CANNOT deny a K-1 the SSN while I-94 is valid, and less than 76 days have passed since entry. You may be dealing with a MORON at SSA.

Print out an bring: https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203500 Point pr part C

If by K-3, you will need EAD or Green-card to get SSN

Edited October 24, 2008 by YuAndDan

[sunlyk 1]

hi, i've been here in NJ since oct 5. i just dont know if I can get a ssn. i asked one lawyer here if i can apply for it but he said that ssa wont give me the ssn because im not married yet, they will need a working permit if i want to have one. is my I-94 not enough?

Well you lawyer is WRONG I got my SSN before I got married for as long as your I94 form still have 14 days before expire.

[chrissa 0]

yea i got here with K1 visa. so i'll just show them my I-94? on the application for a ss card, should i check "legal alien allowed to work" or "legal alien not allowed to work"?

[payxibka 10,045]

yea i got here with K1 visa. so i'll just show them my I-94? on the application for a ss card, should i check "legal alien allowed to work" or "legal alien not allowed to work"?

I-94 & K-1 visa

indicate "Legal alien allowed to work"

[YuAndDan 153]

yea i got here with K1 visa. so i'll just show them my I-94? on the application for a ss card, should i check "legal alien allowed to work" or "legal alien not allowed to work"?

Legal Alien allowed to work.

Bring passport/ visa/ and I-94 card, along with some other form of ID if you have.

[chrissa 0]

great, i was already near the ssa bldg in NY but i had to meet the lawyer to seek advice but he told me the wrong thing. i'll just go find another one that's near here in NJ. oh i can file on any ssa office right?

thanks for the advice guys!

[YuAndDan 153]

great, i was already near the ssa bldg in NY but i had to meet the lawyer to seek advice but he told me the wrong thing. i'll just go find another one that's near here in NJ. oh i can file on any ssa office right?

thanks for the advice guys!

Yes, you can go to any SSA office.

[diday 0]

my thoughts to you is to visit the nearest SSA and you will know. Bring passport with the I-94. I was given an SSN before my marriage but not indicating that i will be allowed to work, they told me to come back after marriage to change my name. when i came back, they cant give me since In need my EAD and green card. I also knew some that when they applied SSN after marriage they were granted.

hi, i've been here in NJ since oct 5. i just dont know if I can get a ssn. i asked one lawyer here if i can apply for it but he said that ssa wont give me the ssn because im not married yet, they will need a working permit if i want to have one. is my I-94 not enough?

Edited October 25, 2008 by diday

[Ban Hammer 13,333]

mbc

[Johnnie J 0]

great, i was already near the ssa bldg in NY but i had to meet the lawyer to seek advice but he told me the wrong thing. i'll just go find another one that's near here in NJ. oh i can file on any ssa office right?

thanks for the advice guys!

Chrissa if you need help there are plenty of people here who can. I live in NJ so I can also give you a couple of pointers or help if you need any.

Take care.

[I'm Gone 60]

You can go to any SSA office unless you live in an area serviced by a Card Center and then you would have to apply at a Card Center. If you do actually live in NJ, then you can go to any SSA or if you prefer, even a Card Center.

Find SSA offices:

http://www.ssa.gov/locator

If you have K-1 status and have not been here 76 days, you are eligible to be assigned a work authorized SSN based on the K-1 status and the I-94 as the proof of your K-1 status before or after getting married.

After the 76th day or if you have K-3 status you will need an Form I-766 (EAD card) or I-551 stamp or card to be assigned a work authorized SSN.

You will need to provide proof of age identity and work authorization. In most cases the I-94, I-766 or I-551 and passport is all you need before getting married, but I suggest taking your birth certificate as well.

After getting married for the corrected card you just need the I-94, I-766 or I-551 and the marriage cerificate as long as the marriage certificate has info such as your age or date of birth that can be compared to the SSN record. If waiting to apply for the original SSN and card until after getting married take the passport and birth certificate too.

[lokashadow04 0]

"I applied ssa after my wedding and it was granted.Im also a K1,SSA TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD APPLY SSA 1ST B4 WEDDING,but then they let me applied and put married and last name of my husband on my form.after 3 weeks,i got my ssa card with my hubby last name after my 1st and mid name..yeheyyyyy!!!

God bless,

Irene