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[GheTToJaTTi 0]

so if my husband check on the Ds-230 application.. he should get his SS card in the mail automaticaly we dont have to go apply for it?

If he entered the country as a permanent resident and checked off on the DS-230 and it works as it's supposed to work he should receive an SSN card in the mail within 3 weeks of entering the country. If he doesn't receive it within 3 weeks he needs to go into an SSN office to see what's the problem.

Sometimes it will partially process and there will be a pending application. If they can correct the problem he won't need to complete an application. Otherwise he will need to submit an application at the office and his immigration status will need to be verified before the application can be processed.

If he goes into the office have him take his birth certificate and passport with the I-551 stamp in it or his birth certificate and I-551 card.

RM 00202.315 Enumeration At Entry

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202315

okie dokie thx for the info

[rickynlucy 0]

I-Quit, Can you change your name with SSA after marriage or with a legal name change, if the SAVE database and your immigration docs are still in the maiden/birth name?

[Krikit 1,164]

Hi Sharmaine. I applied for my SSN in my married name. It wasn't a problem. Your best advice when it comes to SSN questions will come from a member called I_Quit. Do a search for his posts.

PS...for women. Apply in your MAIDEN name exactly as on your passport.

Wrong again If applying before getting married as a K-1 it;s the name on the I-94 that you have to use.

RM 00203.210 Changing Numident Name Data

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203210

C. Procedure - Immigration Document as Evidence of Legal Name

When an alien applies for an SSN card, presume the name on the immigration document is the legal name unless the applicant presents evidence of a legal name change (e.g., marriage) that occurred after the immigration document was issued.

I-Quit, Can you change your name with SSA after marriage or with a legal name change, if the SAVE database and your immigration docs are still in the maiden/birth name?

Yes. See the above posts.

[rebeccajo 14]

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[nowhereman 1]

We went to the Social Security office just last week & were told we can't get a SSN for my wife until she gets her green card. My wife arrived in the US in November & since her K-1 Visa is technically expired (past 90 days) they said we had to wait for her green card (we are in the AOS process right now). Apparently we could have gone before the initial 90 days expired, but I didn't know that.

I suspect the SS rep is wrong, but what can I specifically site if I go back & demand a SSN before the green card?

[payxibka 10,045]

We went to the Social Security office just last week & were told we can't get a SSN for my wife until she gets her green card. My wife arrived in the US in November & since her K-1 Visa is technically expired (past 90 days) they said we had to wait for her green card (we are in the AOS process right now). Apparently we could have gone before the initial 90 days expired, but I didn't know that.

I suspect the SS rep is wrong, but what can I specifically site if I go back & demand a SSN before the green card?

The SS rep was right... You are no longer eligible to apply since the I-94 is expired. The actual application window for a K-1 is day1 to day 76 from entry... after that they will not take you application... You will now need to wait until you once again "work authorized"... that will come in the form of the EAD or GC.

[I'm Gone 60]

I-Quit, Can you change your name with SSA after marriage or with a legal name change, if the SAVE database and your immigration docs are still in the maiden/birth name?

Yes, if you change your name after the immigration document was issued and SAVE still shows your maiden name the application can be processed.

RM 00203.210 Changing Numident Name Data

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203210

D. Examples of Legal Name Changes

4. Name Change to a Name Different From Name on Immigration Document

Monica Mumma Stottlemyer applies for a replacement SSN card in her married name. She:

Completes an SS-5 showing her first name as Monica, her middle name as Mumma, and her last name as Smith;

Completes the other names used field, showing that name as “Monica (first name), Mumma Stottlemyer (last name);”

Signs the SS-5 as “Monica M. Smith;”

Submits a U.S. marriage document showing Monica Mumma Stottlemyer and John Smith married last week (the marriage document shows the dates of birth for Monica and John);

Submits a driver's license with her photograph that shows the name Monica M. Smith; and

Submits a DHS employment authorization card with her photograph and showing her name as “Mumma Stottlemyer, Monica.”

The U.S. marriage document supports the legal name change and is acceptable evidence of identity in both the old name and the new name because it shows biographical data (date of birth) that can be compared to the Numident record. Further, the name to be shown on the SSN card agrees with the name on the additional identity document in the new legal name (the driver's license).

SSA can process the name change request. Process the SS-5 to have the name “Monica (first name) Mumma (middle name) Smith (last name) to be shown in the card and enter “Monica (first name) Mumma Stottlemyer (compound surname) as an “other name used.” The compound surname must be entered the same way it is shown on the immigration document. Advise the NH to also contact DHS to change her surname to “Smith” with that agency.

Notice it says advise number holder to contact DHS to change name, not must change the name.

[rickynlucy 0]

I-Quit, Can you change your name with SSA after marriage or with a legal name change, if the SAVE database and your immigration docs are still in the maiden/birth name?

Yes, if you change your name after the immigration document was issued and SAVE still shows your maiden name the application can be processed.

RM 00203.210 Changing Numident Name Data

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203210

D. Examples of Legal Name Changes

4. Name Change to a Name Different From Name on Immigration Document

Monica Mumma Stottlemyer applies for a replacement SSN card in her married name. She:

Completes an SS-5 showing her first name as Monica, her middle name as Mumma, and her last name as Smith;

Completes the other names used field, showing that name as “Monica (first name), Mumma Stottlemyer (last name);”

Signs the SS-5 as “Monica M. Smith;”

Submits a U.S. marriage document showing Monica Mumma Stottlemyer and John Smith married last week (the marriage document shows the dates of birth for Monica and John);

Submits a driver's license with her photograph that shows the name Monica M. Smith; and

Submits a DHS employment authorization card with her photograph and showing her name as “Mumma Stottlemyer, Monica.”

The U.S. marriage document supports the legal name change and is acceptable evidence of identity in both the old name and the new name because it shows biographical data (date of birth) that can be compared to the Numident record. Further, the name to be shown on the SSN card agrees with the name on the additional identity document in the new legal name (the driver's license).

SSA can process the name change request. Process the SS-5 to have the name “Monica (first name) Mumma (middle name) Smith (last name) to be shown in the card and enter “Monica (first name) Mumma Stottlemyer (compound surname) as an “other name used.” The compound surname must be entered the same way it is shown on the immigration document. Advise the NH to also contact DHS to change her surname to “Smith” with that agency.

Notice it says advise number holder to contact DHS to change name, not must change the name.

Thank you.