About Getting SSN

[adiiann 163]

Hi!

I am thinking of posting information about getting SSN or changing names, when you enter as K1-Visa. This information might helps other esp those who enter with K1-Visa.

Well, I got my SSN before my wedding. It took 2 weeks after our wedding when we received our marriage certificate. So, as soon as we got it, we went to the SSN office to change my maiden name to married name. But the guy at SSN office told me that he couldn't change it anymore because the system would not allow it anymore. He told us that I should had change my name, 14 days before my 90-days expired or else I have to wait for my green card or EAD to change it. Well, our marriage certificate arrived within the 14 days before my 90-days expire, and besides I didn't know that I have to change my name 14 days before 90-days expiration.

Anyway, I hope this information is useful to some.

[eros_EX_Plumber 0]

Hi!

I am thinking of posting information about getting SSN or changing names, when you enter as K1-Visa. This information might helps other esp those who enter with K1-Visa.

Well, I got my SSN before my wedding. It took 2 weeks after our wedding when we received our marriage certificate. So, as soon as we got it, we went to the SSN office to change my maiden name to married name. But the guy at SSN office told me that he couldn't change it anymore because the system would not allow it anymore. He told us that I should had change my name, 14 days before my 90-days expired or else I have to wait for my green card or EAD to change it. Well, our marriage certificate arrived within the 14 days before my 90-days expire, and besides I didn't know that I have to change my name 14 days before 90-days expiration.

Anyway, I hope this information is useful to some.

Interesting information....

Were you able to change your name on SSN 14 days before 90 Days expires? (since you do not say on your post)

or are you waiting for green card or AED?

thanks....

[mRs StOcKwElL 1]

Hi!

I am thinking of posting information about getting SSN or changing names, when you enter as K1-Visa. This information might helps other esp those who enter with K1-Visa.

Well, I got my SSN before my wedding. It took 2 weeks after our wedding when we received our marriage certificate. So, as soon as we got it, we went to the SSN office to change my maiden name to married name. But the guy at SSN office told me that he couldn't change it anymore because the system would not allow it anymore. He told us that I should had change my name, 14 days before my 90-days expired or else I have to wait for my green card or EAD to change it. Well, our marriage certificate arrived within the 14 days before my 90-days expire, and besides I didn't know that I have to change my name 14 days before 90-days expiration.

Anyway, I hope this information is useful to some.

that's right...you have to apply or change 14days before ur 90-day expires...just wait your EAD or GC to come...you can still use your SSN in maiden name...

[adiiann 163]

Hi!

I am thinking of posting information about getting SSN or changing names, when you enter as K1-Visa. This information might helps other esp those who enter with K1-Visa.

Well, I got my SSN before my wedding. It took 2 weeks after our wedding when we received our marriage certificate. So, as soon as we got it, we went to the SSN office to change my maiden name to married name. But the guy at SSN office told me that he couldn't change it anymore because the system would not allow it anymore. He told us that I should had change my name, 14 days before my 90-days expired or else I have to wait for my green card or EAD to change it. Well, our marriage certificate arrived within the 14 days before my 90-days expire, and besides I didn't know that I have to change my name 14 days before 90-days expiration.

Anyway, I hope this information is useful to some.

Interesting information....

Were you able to change your name on SSN 14 days before 90 Days expires? (since you do not say on your post)

or are you waiting for green card or AED?

thanks....

Nope.... I couldn't change it until I receive my EAD or green card 'coz we tried to change it in less than 14 days.

I just sent my AOS package last Friday and my 90-days will expire this coming Thursday.

[RyaNRiza 1]

The changing of name 14 days before the I-94 expires didn't apply to me. The SSN staff in my state (AZ) did not allow me to change my maiden name into married name because she wanted proof of documents from Immigration (EAD or GC) to change my name. I heard that others were allowed to change their names just using the marriage certificate.

[Mike's Lucy 14]

Yes, I wasn't able to use my new family name when I applied for ssn too. We'll have it change once AOS is approved.

The changing of name 14 days before the I-94 expires didn't apply to me. The SSN staff in my state (AZ) did not allow me to change my maiden name into married name because she wanted proof of documents from Immigration (EAD or GC) to change my name. I heard that others were allowed to change their names just using the marriage certificate.

[eros_EX_Plumber 0]

Hi!

I am thinking of posting information about getting SSN or changing names, when you enter as K1-Visa. This information might helps other esp those who enter with K1-Visa.

Well, I got my SSN before my wedding. It took 2 weeks after our wedding when we received our marriage certificate. So, as soon as we got it, we went to the SSN office to change my maiden name to married name. But the guy at SSN office told me that he couldn't change it anymore because the system would not allow it anymore. He told us that I should had change my name, 14 days before my 90-days expired or else I have to wait for my green card or EAD to change it. Well, our marriage certificate arrived within the 14 days before my 90-days expire, and besides I didn't know that I have to change my name 14 days before 90-days expiration.

Anyway, I hope this information is useful to some.

Interesting information....

Were you able to change your name on SSN 14 days before 90 Days expires? (since you do not say on your post)

or are you waiting for green card or AED?

thanks....

Nope.... I couldn't change it until I receive my EAD or green card 'coz we tried to change it in less than 14 days.

I just sent my AOS package last Friday and my 90-days will expire this coming Thursday.

Again...thanks for the info...

It will helpful to us...when we get to that point....

[Dylan&Douglas 0]

when i went to the SSN office i brought my passport(with I-94), BC, and marriage certificate. after 3 weeks i received my SSN with my married name...

[arch and cel 0]

Hi!

I am thinking of posting information about getting SSN or changing names, when you enter as K1-Visa. This information might helps other esp those who enter with K1-Visa.

Well, I got my SSN before my wedding. It took 2 weeks after our wedding when we received our marriage certificate. So, as soon as we got it, we went to the SSN office to change my maiden name to married name. But the guy at SSN office told me that he couldn't change it anymore because the system would not allow it anymore. He told us that I should had change my name, 14 days before my 90-days expired or else I have to wait for my green card or EAD to change it. Well, our marriage certificate arrived within the 14 days before my 90-days expire, and besides I didn't know that I have to change my name 14 days before 90-days expiration.

Anyway, I hope this information is useful to some.

I changed mine after our marriage and presented all required documents including marriage certificate and got no problem!

Good Luck!

arch & cel

[Rocky_nBullwinkle 6]

Hi!

I am thinking of posting information about getting SSN or changing names, when you enter as K1-Visa. This information might helps other esp those who enter with K1-Visa.

Well, I got my SSN before my wedding. It took 2 weeks after our wedding when we received our marriage certificate. So, as soon as we got it, we went to the SSN office to change my maiden name to married name. But the guy at SSN office told me that he couldn't change it anymore because the system would not allow it anymore. He told us that I should had change my name, 14 days before my 90-days expired or else I have to wait for my green card or EAD to change it. Well, our marriage certificate arrived within the 14 days before my 90-days expire, and besides I didn't know that I have to change my name 14 days before 90-days expiration.

Anyway, I hope this information is useful to some.

Interesting information....

Were you able to change your name on SSN 14 days before 90 Days expires? (since you do not say on your post)

or are you waiting for green card or AED?

thanks....

Nope.... I couldn't change it until I receive my EAD or green card 'coz we tried to change it in less than 14 days.

I just sent my AOS package last Friday and my 90-days will expire this coming Thursday.

Right on. I didn't change my last name to my married name until I got my EAD because I needed to show them SSS folks a valid ID.

[thepizzadude 26]

when i went to the SSN office i brought my passport(with I-94), BC, and marriage certificate. after 3 weeks i received my SSN with my married name...

When did your I-94 expire, I see you applied July 7th, was it more than 14 days prior to the I-94 expiring?

[adiiann 163]

Hi again...

When I get to the SSN office, though the guy tried to change my name. Their system didn't accept changes coz my I-94 expiring soon. And he said, I should have my name change before the 14 days prior to my I-94 expiration.

Anyway, the SSN staff here in my place is nice. He said, as soon as I get my EAD or green card, I could change my name.

Anyway, I have my state ID in my married name, so I am bit okay going out and I'm okay with my husband's insurance. My only concern is in the bank for my SSN 'coz it's still in my maiden name.

[Dylan&Douglas 0]

when i went to the SSN office i brought my passport(with I-94), BC, and marriage certificate. after 3 weeks i received my SSN with my married name...

When did your I-94 expire, I see you applied July 7th, was it more than 14 days prior to the I-94 expiring?

i applied july 9th,... yes more than 14days

[bluemist 0]

I changed my ssn to married name 5 days after we got married and by that time,my I-94 was still valid for 1 1/2 month.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Unless you have a reason for having an SSN, say for tax purposes, or for establishing a medical record, you can wait until you get your EAD if you plan to work, or when you get your LPR, when you can get your permanent, unrestricted card. My wife just received her third card, removing the work restrictions a few weeks ago. We got one before she married, another when she received her EAD, and after a bit of procrastinating, we finally went over to get her latest card.