Question about Social Security

[abbie 0]

i was wondering if i can apply for ssn even im not married yet...for example since im not married yet and i apply now for ssn...after i got married i will file again for my change of statu?how many days after i got married i can change my surname..i mean using husbands surname.thanks.hope can anyone help me.thanks

[TimandJoyce 1]

Not sure if you can apply before you move to the States. It also will depend on the State you're getting married in. Some require SSN for the marriage license ( like SC) and K-1's can apply because of that. If you don't need it for that...wait until you get your EAD, then you can apply in your married name.

Hopefully someone else with lots more knowledge can help you with this. I'm just going by some of the things that I read.

[sjr09 155]

i was wondering if i can apply for ssn even im not married yet...for example since im not married yet and i apply now for ssn...after i got married i will file again for my change of statu?how many days after i got married i can change my surname..i mean using husbands surname.thanks.hope can anyone help me.thanks

You need to fill in your timelines! Are you eligible? I don't think you are, so if I'm right then NO but you can get a ITIN W7 http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf

[sjr09 155]

i was wondering if i can apply for ssn even im not married yet...for example since im not married yet and i apply now for ssn...after i got married i will file again for my change of statu?how many days after i got married i can change my surname..i mean using husbands surname.thanks.hope can anyone help me.thanks

You need to fill in your timelines! Are you eligible? I don't think you are, so if I'm right then NO but you can get a ITIN W7 http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf

Sorry got cut off what do you need ssn for? If your not in the U.S.

[abbie 0]

i was wondering if i can apply for ssn even im not married yet...for example since im not married yet and i apply now for ssn...after i got married i will file again for my change of statu?how many days after i got married i can change my surname..i mean using husbands surname.thanks.hope can anyone help me.thanks

You need to fill in your timelines! Are you eligible? I don't think you are, so if I'm right then NO but you can get a ITIN W7 http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf

Sorry got cut off what do you need ssn for? If your not in the U.S.

i already here at US...we will get married soon what im thinking about is if i can apply even we are not married yet and how i will change my surname after we got married...its just that im confused.thanks

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

K1 can get a SSN shortly after arriving in the US. VJ Guides explain http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=ssn

There's a section on K1 if you scroll down. If you don't apply within 76 days of arrival, then you have to wait until you get the green card because your I-94 is too close to expiration.

The SS card will be marked with a restriction that it is not for work unless DHS authorized. After you get the green card, then go back and change your name and get the condition removed at the same time. Your marriage license will show your name change. They will mail a new card in your married name that does not say valid for work with DHS authorization.

Edited May 22, 2009 by Nich-Nick

[rebeccajo 14]

Get your card as soon as you can. Don't worry about having to go back a second time for a name change. That's a simple procedure.

[emi82 0]

You cannot get ssn without work permitt and as fas as i know you are not allowed to work yet (k1 visa holder)

[Nicoxcx 1]

You CAN get an SSN before you have your work permit (like was stated by other posters) you can't use it to work (yet) of course, but some States require a valid ssn number to get married, I needed one, I got one, I have one.