Hey, Philippine VJers!

[Jo-bel 0]

Welcome to US. Well as soon as possible you will start some documents filling. But enjoy being together first.

SSN# -2 weeks after you arrived you can able to apply for ssn#

State ID- It's optional to apply for State ID but it serves as your Identification. NOTE: In California 60 days before I-94 expires you can apply for State ID

You can file for you SSN the day you arrive, No need to wait a certain time.

State ID - Not gonna happen in Texas until you recieve your EAD or GC, No Driver Licences either until you get either EAD or GC.

It depends upon the State, in California that's the ruling. I think she is from California... I am from Minnesota they didn't allow me to have the ssn# a day after I arrived, I tried it, they said I have to wait until 2 weeks, because they said it's not yet in the system I know there are differnt rulings from different state.

In Modesto California or maybe in all city in CA, 60 days before the I-94 expire they allow an individual to have the state ID, my friend in Modesto, CA need to have her EAD card before she have the permanent in driving (She was not allow to have the state ID because it was over 60 days before her I-94 expires, I applied for my State ID 2 times (Single and then with married name) just to fulfill the 60 days requirements and I have my permanent now) and not eventually the driver's license and need to wait until 90 days after I took my permanent ,I do not have a license in the PH even I know how to drive now. In DMV California Handbook the list of require documents are stated there.

Thanks

[Jo-bel 0]

Welcome to US. Well as soon as possible you will start some documents filling. But enjoy being together first.

SSN# -2 weeks after you arrived you can able to apply for ssn#

State ID- It's optional to apply for State ID but it serves as your Identification. NOTE: In California 60 days before I-94 expires you can apply for State ID

You can file for you SSN the day you arrive, No need to wait a certain time.

State ID - Not gonna happen in Texas until you recieve your EAD or GC, No Driver Licences either until you get either EAD or GC.

It depends upon the State, in California that's the ruling. I think she is from California... I am from Minnesota they didn't allow me to have the ssn# a day after I arrived, I tried it, they said I have to wait until 2 weeks, because they said it's not yet in the system I know there are differnt rulings from different state.

In Modesto California or maybe in all city in CA, 60 days before the I-94 expire they allow an individual to have the state ID, my friend in Modesto, CA need to have her EAD card before she have the permanent in driving (She was not allow to have the state ID because it was over 60 days before her I-94 expires, I applied for my State ID 2 times (Single and then with married name) just to fulfill the 60 days requirements and I have my permanent now) and not eventually the driver's license and need to wait until 90 days after I took my permanent ,I do not have a license in the PH even I know how to drive now. In DMV California Handbook the list of require documents are stated there.

Thanks

Well I thought she is from California. I misunderstood she just flew in California...sorry, but I hope my response will help others esp those who are in California, Minnesota and other state with the same rulings.

[Jasman0717 9]

Welcome

[dan.and.audrey 2]

Thank you for the greetings, guys! By the way, belated Happy Thanksgiving!!!

My next question now is: What's the next step? According to the K1 Process Flowchart, I should apply for a SSN. Is that correct? I hope you can help me.

Thanks in advance!

It depends upon the State, in California that's the ruling. I think she is from California... I am from Minnesota they didn't allow me to have the ssn# a day after I arrived, I tried it, they said I have to wait until 2 weeks, because they said it's not yet in the system I know there are differnt rulings from different state.

In Modesto California or maybe in all city in CA, 60 days before the I-94 expire they allow an individual to have the state ID, my friend in Modesto, CA need to have her EAD card before she have the permanent in driving (She was not allow to have the state ID because it was over 60 days before her I-94 expires, I applied for my State ID 2 times (Single and then with married name) just to fulfill the 60 days requirements and I have my permanent now) and not eventually the driver's license and need to wait until 90 days after I took my permanent ,I do not have a license in the PH even I know how to drive now. In DMV California Handbook the list of require documents are stated there.

Thanks

FYI, we're living in Austin, TX.

[-B&T- 1]

Sooo... you assume she will not be staying long??

Welcome!

I hope you had a good flight and enjoy your stay

To OP, WELCOME to US of A!

[Pinay Wife 47]

You can file for you SSN the day you arrive, No need to wait a certain time.

Not advisable according to VJ's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting SSN

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=ssn

As a K-1 Visa Holder you are eligible to receive a SSN upon producing a valid I-94 (unexpired). Do not wait until you only have a few weeks left until your I-94 expires to file for a SSN. Many SSA offices will not allow you to file for a SSN if your I-94 is about to expire (generally 14 days prior to the expiration on your I-94).

On the other hand, you should also not file for a SSN too soon either. You should wait 2 weeks after you arrived in the US before applying for a SSN. If you go too soon your record of arrival will not be in the SAVE-ASVI system yet, and it will require manual verification from the USCIS. As this will add weeks to the period it takes to process the SSN, it is advisable to attempt to wait the two weeks to be safe. If you have waited the 2 weeks and they tell you they can not verify you arrival record via the SAVE database, you may allow them to to process it (but remember the potential delay for manual verifications). You can ask if they will check the computer again for you in a few days or return personally to have them look again -- thus eliminating the manual verification. The manual verification will require the SSA office to file a G-845 with the USCIS.

[Jo-bel 0]

You can file for you SSN the day you arrive, No need to wait a certain time.

Not advisable according to VJ's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting SSN

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=ssn

As a K-1 Visa Holder you are eligible to receive a SSN upon producing a valid I-94 (unexpired). Do not wait until you only have a few weeks left until your I-94 expires to file for a SSN. Many SSA offices will not allow you to file for a SSN if your I-94 is about to expire (generally 14 days prior to the expiration on your I-94).

On the other hand, you should also not file for a SSN too soon either. You should wait 2 weeks after you arrived in the US before applying for a SSN. If you go too soon your record of arrival will not be in the SAVE-ASVI system yet, and it will require manual verification from the USCIS. As this will add weeks to the period it takes to process the SSN, it is advisable to attempt to wait the two weeks to be safe. If you have waited the 2 weeks and they tell you they can not verify you arrival record via the SAVE database, you may allow them to to process it (but remember the potential delay for manual verifications). You can ask if they will check the computer again for you in a few days or return personally to have them look again -- thus eliminating the manual verification. The manual verification will require the SSA office to file a G-845 with the USCIS.

Yes, this was the answered of the lady at the SSA Office because after I arrived I applied for SSN# but asked me to come back after 2 weeks because my records is not yet on database on that time.

Edited December 1, 2009 by Muns3n

[Jo-bel 0]

Thank you for the greetings, guys! By the way, belated Happy Thanksgiving!!!

My next question now is: What's the next step? According to the K1 Process Flowchart, I should apply for a SSN. Is that correct? I hope you can help me.

Thanks in advance!

It depends upon the State, in California that's the ruling. I think she is from California... I am from Minnesota they didn't allow me to have the ssn# a day after I arrived, I tried it, they said I have to wait until 2 weeks, because they said it's not yet in the system I know there are different rulings from different state.

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In Modesto California or maybe in all city in CA, 60 days before the I-94 expire they allow an individual to have the state ID, my friend in Modesto, CA need to have her EAD card before she have the permanent in driving (She was not allow to have the state ID because it was over 60 days before her I-94 expires, I applied for my State ID 2 times (Single and then with married name) just to fulfill the 60 days requirements and I have my permanent now) and not eventually the driver's license and need to wait until 90 days after I took my permanent ,I do not have a license in the PH even I know how to drive now. In DMV California Handbook the list of require documents are stated there.

Thanks

FYI, we're living in Austin, TX.

Sorry, I misunderstood it. I apologize.

In my case, a day after I arrived I applied for SSN# waited for almost 1 hr but asked me to go back after 2 weeks.

I also applied for state ID for identification purpose (it took 2 weeks after my application) , opening a joint account after marriage, beneficiary enrollment, credit card transaction. I also used it for AOS filling.

I read in this forum that in TX you are not allow to have a state ID or to have written test for driving if you do not have the EAD Card or GC? I am not sure of it because I am not from TX. I advise you to call your local DMV Office or licensing center if you want to have the state ID, it's your choice or it's optional if your allow to have it.

In my case, I also used my state ID in my written test for driving because in our place we need to know how to drive. I also shown my passport and unexpired I-94, DMV officer also asked for the AOS receipt but on that time I just filled it and I do not yet receive my NOA1 but I was able to take my permanent.

You need the marriage license... after your wedding you can apply for AOS for $1,010+ I-693 expenses. Be sure about the documents you will send because I and my husband checked the documents required many times but still we have the RFE.

I hope it helps. Thanks

[Tahoma 2,292]

You can file for you SSN the day you arrive, No need to wait a certain time.

Not advisable according to VJ's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting SSN

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=ssn

As a K-1 Visa Holder you are eligible to receive a SSN upon producing a valid I-94 (unexpired). Do not wait until you only have a few weeks left until your I-94 expires to file for a SSN. Many SSA offices will not allow you to file for a SSN if your I-94 is about to expire (generally 14 days prior to the expiration on your I-94).

On the other hand, you should also not file for a SSN too soon either. You should wait 2 weeks after you arrived in the US before applying for a SSN. If you go too soon your record of arrival will not be in the SAVE-ASVI system yet, and it will require manual verification from the USCIS. As this will add weeks to the period it takes to process the SSN, it is advisable to attempt to wait the two weeks to be safe. If you have waited the 2 weeks and they tell you they can not verify you arrival record via the SAVE database, you may allow them to to process it (but remember the potential delay for manual verifications). You can ask if they will check the computer again for you in a few days or return personally to have them look again -- thus eliminating the manual verification. The manual verification will require the SSA office to file a G-845 with the USCIS.