AOS - Pending: SSN & Biometrics

[Jeff/In-In 0]

We have received I-797 receipt notices for I-485, EAD & AP. My wife didn't apply for her social security # during

her 90 day period prior to her I-94 expiring. What will we need to bring to our local Soc. Sec. Admin. office besides

her passport, certified marriage certificate and the I-797 receipts?

Also, we had a scheduled biometrics appointment at the local Application Support Center in St. Paul but my wife

was turned away since she didn't bring her certified marriage certificate. I spoke with an immigration attorney and

was told this was not a requirement for the biometrics appt. The office then told us to come back Saturday 9/05/09

but the office was closed for the Labor Day holiday. The agent did write in red ink we could come back Saturday so hopefully all will be fine if go back this Saturday.

I called the customer service support center and didn't get a clear answer on what we should do other than to mail

back the receipt notice and check the box saying my wife needs to reschedule.

Also, one more question, the receipt notice for the I-485 states, "your file has been reassigned to the California

Service Center for faster Does this mean that we will avoid a local interview in St. Paul at this stage

of our AOS?

[summersurf 10]

hello,

All the information you need to apply for your wife's SS # is available on www.ssa.gov.

And yeah i think its pretty weird that they wanted your Marriage Certificate for the Biometric appointment, i'm sorry you guys were turned away, but hopefully on Saturday everything will go well.

And yes, they already transferred your wife's file to make it faster (hopefully so).

I dont know if you will have no interview at the local USCIS office, but that seems impossible, you will have to come to the nearest local USCIS Office from where you live for the AOS interview, they will let you know though, hope things are going good with you guys.

Say hello to your wife.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

The Social Security Administration will not issue her a SSN with only a receipt of applying for AOS. At this point, she should wait for the green card since she missed the window of getting one during her first 90 days. Photo id and birth date, etc on the GC and her passport should identify her and her authorization in the US to live and work. Taking the certified marriage certificate, not a photocopy, would help show the legal name change since the GC and passport would be in different names.

[tinyrosie 0]

Your wife should be able to get her SSN once she receives her EAD card, which usually arrives a few weeks after biometrics.

I was asked for certified marriage certificate too for biometrics appointment, just to show. At that time we brought all of our legal paperworks with us, so no problem. It should be fine once you bring yours.

Our AOS was transferred from Missouri to California too and we weren't called for interview. I think in most transferred cases, no interview is called for. But it is always good to be prepared, just in case. We all know how unpredictable USCIS can be. If you do have to go for an interview, it will be at the local office closest to your home.

Good luck

D

We have received I-797 receipt notices for I-485, EAD & AP. My wife didn't apply for her social security # during

her 90 day period prior to her I-94 expiring. What will we need to bring to our local Soc. Sec. Admin. office besides

her passport, certified marriage certificate and the I-797 receipts?

Also, we had a scheduled biometrics appointment at the local Application Support Center in St. Paul but my wife

was turned away since she didn't bring her certified marriage certificate. I spoke with an immigration attorney and

was told this was not a requirement for the biometrics appt. The office then told us to come back Saturday 9/05/09

but the office was closed for the Labor Day holiday. The agent did write in red ink we could come back Saturday so hopefully all will be fine if go back this Saturday.

I called the customer service support center and didn't get a clear answer on what we should do other than to mail

back the receipt notice and check the box saying my wife needs to reschedule.

Also, one more question, the receipt notice for the I-485 states, "your file has been reassigned to the California

Service Center for faster Does this mean that we will avoid a local interview in St. Paul at this stage

of our AOS?

[Jeff/In-In 0]

hello,

All the information you need to apply for your wife's SS # is available on www.ssa.gov.

And yeah i think its pretty weird that they wanted your Marriage Certificate for the Biometric appointment, i'm sorry you guys were turned away, but hopefully on Saturday everything will go well.

And yes, they already transferred your wife's file to make it faster (hopefully so).

I dont know if you will have no interview at the local USCIS office, but that seems impossible, you will have to come to the nearest local USCIS Office from where you live for the AOS interview, they will let you know though, hope things are going good with you guys.

Say hello to your wife.

Thank you very much for your information on the SSA website. We did have success with my wife's biometrics on Saturday. We also asked when will we get our appointment letter or further documents for the I-131, travel document (AP) and he said I am sorry I should have asked if you also applied for this. He proceeded to have my wife get her biometrics taken again for this. He said if you receive any appointment letter to just disregard it.

I would remind everyone to present all receipt notices once you arrive for your biometrics, the agent that helped us was too quick to rush us thru and we didn't want to rock the boat with this fast service and thus forgot to show all paperwork initially. We had no idea that this required a separate biometrics.

Terima Kashih, selamat melam

The Social Security Administration will not issue her a SSN with only a receipt of applying for AOS. At this point, she should wait for the green card since she missed the window of getting one during her first 90 days. Photo id and birth date, etc on the GC and her passport should identify her and her authorization in the US to live and work. Taking the certified marriage certificate, not a photocopy, would help show the legal name change since the GC and passport would be in different names.

Thanks alot for your information!

[Jeff/In-In 0]

Your wife should be able to get her SSN once she receives her EAD card, which usually arrives a few weeks after biometrics.

I was asked for certified marriage certificate too for biometrics appointment, just to show. At that time we brought all of our legal paperworks with us, so no problem. It should be fine once you bring yours.

Our AOS was transferred from Missouri to California too and we weren't called for interview. I think in most transferred cases, no interview is called for. But it is always good to be prepared, just in case. We all know how unpredictable USCIS can be. If you do have to go for an interview, it will be at the local office closest to your home.

Good luck

D

Thanks for all of your help!

We have received I-797 receipt notices for I-485, EAD & AP. My wife didn't apply for her social security # during

her 90 day period prior to her I-94 expiring. What will we need to bring to our local Soc. Sec. Admin. office besides

her passport, certified marriage certificate and the I-797 receipts?

Also, we had a scheduled biometrics appointment at the local Application Support Center in St. Paul but my wife

was turned away since she didn't bring her certified marriage certificate. I spoke with an immigration attorney and

was told this was not a requirement for the biometrics appt. The office then told us to come back Saturday 9/05/09

but the office was closed for the Labor Day holiday. The agent did write in red ink we could come back Saturday so hopefully all will be fine if go back this Saturday.

I called the customer service support center and didn't get a clear answer on what we should do other than to mail

back the receipt notice and check the box saying my wife needs to reschedule.

Also, one more question, the receipt notice for the I-485 states, "your file has been reassigned to the California

Service Center for faster Does this mean that we will avoid a local interview in St. Paul at this stage

of our AOS?

[Jeff/In-In 0]

hello,

All the information you need to apply for your wife's SS # is available on www.ssa.gov.

And yeah i think its pretty weird that they wanted your Marriage Certificate for the Biometric appointment, i'm sorry you guys were turned away, but hopefully on Saturday everything will go well.

And yes, they already transferred your wife's file to make it faster (hopefully so).

I dont know if you will have no interview at the local USCIS office, but that seems impossible, you will have to come to the nearest local USCIS Office from where you live for the AOS interview, they will let you know though, hope things are going good with you guys.

Say hello to your wife.

Hi,

Thank you very much for your information on the SS website, that should be very helpful.

I wish you guys well also.

Terima kasih

[summersurf 10]

you're very welcome,

keep us up to date with how things going with you guys, alright?

Best luck!!!

Say hello to your wife.