SSA CONFUSION

[meant4eachother 0]

Hello Everyone!

I was married 9/9/09 (wed) and went to the SSA Office to apply for a SSN/card 2 days after(Friday). I presented all my papers(passport, I-94, K1 Visa(on the passport) and marriage certificate/license. The office i went to was havin a slow day, so the man who assisted me just asked all my papers and the infos verbally, bec i wasnt done filling out the form when he called my number. I told him that I'll be using my married name (husband's surname). When i told him what kind of visa i have, he was a bit confused and uncertain of what to do next, but he said that he can help me and that he can process my papers. Shortly after, he came saying that I cannot use my married name yet, bec. accdg to him he needs to follow whatever infos/name I have in my visa.

Im confused, im already married, presented him my marriage license and certificate but still he said i cant use my married name. Whats goin on?

Any thoughts?

[Otto 83]

So did they (or will they) send you the SS Card? (How did you leave it?)

[meant4eachother 0]

Sorry for not ending my situation well,haha!

Well, he just said that they're gonna go with my single name, the same name that is indicated on my K1 Visa. My card will be delivered in 2 weeks, bearing my unmarried name.

Cant the SSA change my maiden name since ive provided evidence of marriage? The reason why i ddnt apply for a SSN when i 1st got here was because i was waiting to get married so when i apply, i can use my married name already.

[LasVegasUSA 0]

Hello Everyone!

I was married 9/9/09 (wed) and went to the SSA Office to apply for a SSN/card 2 days after(Friday). I presented all my papers(passport, I-94, K1 Visa(on the passport) and marriage certificate/license. The office i went to was havin a slow day, so the man who assisted me just asked all my papers and the infos verbally, bec i wasnt done filling out the form when he called my number. I told him that I'll be using my married name (husband's surname). When i told him what kind of visa i have, he was a bit confused and uncertain of what to do next, but he said that he can help me and that he can process my papers. Shortly after, he came saying that I cannot use my married name yet, bec. accdg to him he needs to follow whatever infos/name I have in my visa.

Im confused, im already married, presented him my marriage license and certificate but still he said i cant use my married name. Whats goin on?

Any thoughts?

wait for your EAD to have ur married name in ur SS.

[Otto 83]

Sorry for not ending my situation well,haha!

Well, he just said that they're gonna go with my single name, the same name that is indicated on my K1 Visa. My card will be delivered in 2 weeks, bearing my unmarried name.

Cant the SSA change my maiden name since ive provided evidence of marriage? The reason why i ddnt apply for a SSN when i 1st got here was because i was waiting to get married so when i apply, i can use my married name already.

Well - if its any consolation - you've got (or will get) the number, that's the important part - hang on to it, then later (after you get your PR/Green Card) go back and change the name and get the "Not Valid For Work Without DHS Authorization" notation removed.

[LasVegasUSA 0]

Sorry for not ending my situation well,haha!

Well, he just said that they're gonna go with my single name, the same name that is indicated on my K1 Visa. My card will be delivered in 2 weeks, bearing my unmarried name.

Cant the SSA change my maiden name since ive provided evidence of marriage? The reason why i ddnt apply for a SSN when i 1st got here was because i was waiting to get married so when i apply, i can use my married name already.

Before or after the wedding, you cant still use your married name, not unless u apply for AOS and receive even EAD card and present it to them...they will tell you that it will takes one month to receive the card bcoz they will ask USCIS if EAD card is real even if they know its a real card.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Sorry for not ending my situation well,haha!

Well, he just said that they're gonna go with my single name, the same name that is indicated on my K1 Visa. My card will be delivered in 2 weeks, bearing my unmarried name.

Cant the SSA change my maiden name since ive provided evidence of marriage? The reason why i ddnt apply for a SSN when i 1st got here was because i was waiting to get married so when i apply, i can use my married name already.

Don't try to chnage your name with SS until you have your green card. MUCH easier just to get it in the name as on your passport and visa. Change it later. The name on the SS card is of no importance, the number is what is important and it never changes.

[meant4eachother 0]

Thank you everyone for the response

Btw,got my SS Card today