Social security

[LloydandMarilu 0]

Hi everybody,

Today we went to the office social security and change my name. I took my passport, marriage license. But unfortunately my visa K1 expired and the woman told us that I need my new status( green card) so then I can change my last name. So . Our concert is.......Maybe we can problems if I file with my married name. My friend told us that I wouldn't have any problems if I file the forms with my married name because once I get my green card with my married name I can my social security.

I am really confused........... .I don't know what to do .

Anyway....................................... I would still hear your advices guys.

Thank you

[HighwayStar 0]

As far as I know, if you apply for your SSN when your K-1 is about to expire, or when it has already expired, they won't give you one. Now you'll have to wait for your EAD, since you will need a SSN if you look for work. As regards married vs. maiden name, I got my SSN in my married name, and filed for AoS with my married name as well. In any case, I carry copies of both my NOA and marriage certificate in my handbag when I am out, so in the (hopefully unlikely) event of a check, I can prove my status is legal (my passport and visa are obviously in my maiden name).

[KIMCORENE 0]

You can file the AOS papers in your married name- just make sure to put your maiden name where it asks for "other names used". When you receive your EAD, you can take that to the SSA and get your number in your new name. It's not a problem to file in your married name, your marriage certificate is legal proof of your name change.