Had issued SSN on prior US visit does my wife need to get another one?

[fcvsff 0]

Hi,

my fiance stayed in the US on a student visa before and already had a SSN issued. After she finsiehd up school, she went back to her home country.

Now, we did the K1 visa process and have already got the visa in hand. I am wondering does she need to go to SSN office again to get information clear up? issue another SSN?

also, for greencard filling, it requires to submit a birth certification, so i am wondering on POE, do immigration office open up the yellow/brown package and took everything? or they return some stuff back. Because I do believe my fiance's birth certificate is in that package.

thanks

[Otto 83]

Social security card/number is issued for life so no need to apply for another one.

For AOS you'll need the birth certificate (copy) and English translation - you might be able to get the original back that you submitted with the K1 petition but that could take time - best to obtain another one (in my opinion).

[YuAndDan 153]

No need to get another SSN card, unless you want one with a married name, you can always wait until after getting green-card and apply for a replacement SSN card.

It is recommended to get a couple of notarial birth certs and translations before leaving China, they will be needed later for other things like marriage, AOS filing, etc..

[fcvsff 0]

thanks so much for the quick replies.

besides birth certification, do i need to prepare other stuff about my fiance (such as police, single certificate) for AOS or marriage?

thanks

[sasaqlain 24]

No. As Told Above, SSN is for life, and there is no need to apply for another one.

[YuAndDan 153]

thanks so much for the quick replies.

besides birth certification, do i need to prepare other stuff about my fiance (such as police, single certificate) for AOS or marriage?

thanks

NO, Police cert, and Single Cert are required by the consulate, and NOT needed later for AOS.