Question about Social Security Number application

[David-J 0]

Hi everyone.

It's been 2 weeks since I entered the US on my K1 visa. I got married this last weekend. kicking.gif and I want to apply for the Social Security Number.

I looked at the application and I have one doubt about it. Where it says "citizenship". I'm guessing I would be "legal alien allowed to work".

Please let me know if this is correct.

I'm taking my passport with my K1, my I-94 attached to it and my Birth Certificate (original in Spanish and a translated copy). Is this enough or do I need something else?

Cheers

[Hannah+Vito 0]

i wasn't sure about which box to tick either so she did it for me. from memory i think she ticked legal alien allowed to work. because k1 is work authorized so you can get your ssn. but when you get it it will have with dhs work authorization only stamped on the card.

If you are going into the office in person you could always do what i did and wait to tick that box and ask which one applies to you unless someone else can confirm that my memory is is not wrong.

[David-J 0]

Hi everyone.

It's been 2 weeks since I entered the US on my K1 visa. I got married this last weekend :dance: and I want to apply for the Social Security Number.

I looked at the application and I have one doubt about it. Where it says "citizenship". I'm guessing I would be "legal alien allowed to work".

Please let me know if this is correct.

I'm taking my passport with my K1, my I-94 attached to it and my Birth Certificate (original in Spanish and a translated copy). Is this enough or do I need something else?

Cheers

[sjr09 155]

Hi everyone.

It's been 2 weeks since I entered the US on my K1 visa. I got married this last weekend :dance: and I want to apply for the Social Security Number.

I looked at the application and I have one doubt about it. Where it says "citizenship". I'm guessing I would be "legal alien allowed to work".

Please let me know if this is correct.

I'm taking my passport with my K1, my I-94 attached to it and my Birth Certificate (original in Spanish and a translated copy). Is this enough or do I need something else?

Cheers

Do you have "employment authorization" if not NO! If you been in the US for 2 weeks then I'm sure you dont.

[sjr09 155]

Hi everyone.

It's been 2 weeks since I entered the US on my K1 visa. I got married this last weekend :dance: and I want to apply for the Social Security Number.

I looked at the application and I have one doubt about it. Where it says "citizenship". I'm guessing I would be "legal alien allowed to work".

Please let me know if this is correct.

I'm taking my passport with my K1, my I-94 attached to it and my Birth Certificate (original in Spanish and a translated copy). Is this enough or do I need something else?

Cheers

Do you have "employment authorization" if not NO! If you been in the US for 2 weeks then I'm sure you dont.

You need a EAD to be legal to work http://www.***removed***/greencard/sample-e...n-card-ead.html

[David-J 0]

Hi everyone.

It's been 2 weeks since I entered the US on my K1 visa. I got married this last weekend :dance: and I want to apply for the Social Security Number.

I looked at the application and I have one doubt about it. Where it says "citizenship". I'm guessing I would be "legal alien allowed to work".

Please let me know if this is correct.

I'm taking my passport with my K1, my I-94 attached to it and my Birth Certificate (original in Spanish and a translated copy). Is this enough or do I need something else?

Cheers

Do you have "employment authorization" if not NO! If you been in the US for 2 weeks then I'm sure you dont.

You need a EAD to be legal to work http://www.***removed***/greencard/sample-e...n-card-ead.html

THe reason why I asked this is because I'm sure I saw somewhere on the forums that you can. Also I found this two links. the second talks about K1 in section C.

ssn

ssn2

I just wanted to double check about all this.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Hi everyone.

It's been 2 weeks since I entered the US on my K1 visa. I got married this last weekend :dance: and I want to apply for the Social Security Number.

I looked at the application and I have one doubt about it. Where it says "citizenship". I'm guessing I would be "legal alien allowed to work".

Please let me know if this is correct.

I'm taking my passport with my K1, my I-94 attached to it and my Birth Certificate (original in Spanish and a translated copy). Is this enough or do I need something else?

Cheers

Do you have "employment authorization" if not NO! If you been in the US for 2 weeks then I'm sure you dont.

You need a EAD to be legal to work http://www.***removed***/greencard/sample-e...n-card-ead.html

THe reason why I asked this is because I'm sure I saw somewhere on the forums that you can. Also I found this two links. the second talks about K1 in section C.

ssn

ssn2

I just wanted to double check about all this.

Wow! That's interesting! It says a K1 can work without an EAD, but a K3 needs an EAD to work.

[Danu 19]

We can`t work without an EAD, but we can get a SSN without it, whereas the K3`s have to wait for their EAD to get their SSN as far as I know. I havent applied for one, so I`m not sure what you fill in, I just know that you can get one without having your EAD yet. Gary or someone may have a better idea, I`m sure they will be along at some point to post.

Edited June 16, 2009 by Danu

[sjr09 155]

Hi everyone.

It's been 2 weeks since I entered the US on my K1 visa. I got married this last weekend :dance: and I want to apply for the Social Security Number.

I looked at the application and I have one doubt about it. Where it says "citizenship". I'm guessing I would be "legal alien allowed to work".

Please let me know if this is correct.

I'm taking my passport with my K1, my I-94 attached to it and my Birth Certificate (original in Spanish and a translated copy). Is this enough or do I need something else?

Cheers

Do you have "employment authorization" if not NO! If you been in the US for 2 weeks then I'm sure you dont.

You need a EAD to be legal to work http://www.***removed***/greencard/sample-e...n-card-ead.html

THe reason why I asked this is because I'm sure I saw somewhere on the forums that you can. Also I found this two links. the second talks about K1 in section C.

I have come to the U.S. to marry my boyfriend. My immigration document shows K-1. How do I get a Social Security number so I can work?

Answer

Is this what your talking about? If so Look at: Work eligibility? SSN may look at diff. then USCIS?

The K-1 symbol indicates you are the fiancé of a U.S. citizen. As such, you are eligible for a Social Security number and for employment. To apply for a Social Security number:

• Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); and

• Show us documents proving:

o Immigration status;

o Work eligibility;

o Age; and

o Identity.

ssn

ssn2

I just wanted to double check about all this.

Edited June 16, 2009 by sjr09

[sjr09 155]

Hi everyone.

It's been 2 weeks since I entered the US on my K1 visa. I got married this last weekend :dance: and I want to apply for the Social Security Number.

I looked at the application and I have one doubt about it. Where it says "citizenship". I'm guessing I would be "legal alien allowed to work".

Please let me know if this is correct.

I'm taking my passport with my K1, my I-94 attached to it and my Birth Certificate (original in Spanish and a translated copy). Is this enough or do I need something else?

Cheers

Do you have "employment authorization" if not NO! If you been in the US for 2 weeks then I'm sure you dont.

You need a EAD to be legal to work http://www.***removed***/greencard/sample-e...n-card-ead.html

If you are not a U.S. citizen, Social Security must see your current U.S. immigration documents. Acceptable documents from the Department of Homeland Security include your:

Form I-551 (includes machine-readable immigrant visa with your unexpired foreign passport);

I-94 with your unexpired foreign passport; or

Work permit card (I-766 or I-688B).

THe reason why I asked this is because I'm sure I saw somewhere on the forums that you can. Also I found this two links. the second talks about K1 in section C.

I have come to the U.S. to marry my boyfriend. My immigration document shows K-1. How do I get a Social Security number so I can work?

Answer

Is this what your talking about? If so Look at: Work eligibility? SSN may look at diff. then USCIS?

The K-1 symbol indicates you are the fiancé of a U.S. citizen. As such, you are eligible for a Social Security number and for employment. To apply for a Social Security number:

• Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); and

• Show us documents proving:

o Immigration status;

o Work eligibility;

o Age; and

o Identity.

ssn

ssn2

I just wanted to double check about all this.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi everyone.

It's been 2 weeks since I entered the US on my K1 visa. I got married this last weekend :dance: and I want to apply for the Social Security Number.

I looked at the application and I have one doubt about it. Where it says "citizenship". I'm guessing I would be "legal alien allowed to work".

Please let me know if this is correct.

I'm taking my passport with my K1, my I-94 attached to it and my Birth Certificate (original in Spanish and a translated copy). Is this enough or do I need something else?

Cheers

Yes, legal alien. Doesn't matter if you check allowed/not allowed. Makes no difference. Out dated form. The SS card will have a "not vaild for work without DHS authorization" stamp either way.

Apply for the card in your MAIDEN name. DO NOT try to use your married name (if you will change it) at this time. Wait until you have your green card and go back and change the name.

[payxibka 10,045]

Hi everyone.

It's been 2 weeks since I entered the US on my K1 visa. I got married this last weekend :dance: and I want to apply for the Social Security Number.

I looked at the application and I have one doubt about it. Where it says "citizenship". I'm guessing I would be "legal alien allowed to work".

Please let me know if this is correct.

I'm taking my passport with my K1, my I-94 attached to it and my Birth Certificate (original in Spanish and a translated copy). Is this enough or do I need something else?

Cheers

Do you have "employment authorization" if not NO! If you been in the US for 2 weeks then I'm sure you dont.

wrong... K-1 is eligible to apply for SSN. needs to be done before day 76 of entry as the SSA will not accept an application if less than two weeks left before the I-94 expires

Edited June 16, 2009 by payxibka

[BermyCat 1]

I used my married name to get my SSN and had no problems. I brought my marriage certificate, passport and birth certificate to the SSA office. The option I checked was "legal alien allowed to work" but the clerk didn't really use that form. She asked me for the information instead. As long as the staff at the SSA office near you are knowledgeable, you shouldn't have a problem.

Good luck,

Catherine

[motu 5]

Yes, check legal alien allowed to work - most of the K1 people use that category. Good Luck

[turbo2253 0]

Hello, once you are married, you are no longer eligible for a social security card or work, you must file for adjustment of status, you can also file for advance parole (for travel) and EAD (employment authorization document). You could have gotten the soc. sec. card before you got married, but technically you would not be able to work after you marry. Many people have found it quite hard to find employment with a temp. Soc Sec card and no EAD, you will receive the necessary documents usually within 3 mos, so file for AOS, ASAP, Mike & Yizhen