Be aware K-I holders.

[Bob and Vladia 0]

Just wanted to inform VJ users that Social Security will not issue a Social Security number if you wait till within 14 days of expiration of the visa, even if you are already married. I found this out the hard way and they said that we need to update the I-94. The only way to do this is to wait for the EAD (work permit) to come in and that will be around another 90 days. I cannot file a joint income tax return until we get my wife a SS#. I will have to wait for my refund. While it is true that you should wait about 3 weeks for the entry record to be filed, make sure you apply for the SS# with more than 2 weeks left on the visa.

[payxibka 10,045]

moving thread from general polls forum

[Richard90027 1]

Just wanted to inform VJ users that Social Security will not issue a Social Security number if you wait till within 14 days of expiration of the visa, even if you are already married. I found this out the hard way and they said that we need to update the I-94. The only way to do this is to wait for the EAD (work permit) to come in and that will be around another 90 days. I cannot file a joint income tax return until we get my wife a SS#. I will have to wait for my refund. While it is true that you should wait about 3 weeks for the entry record to be filed, make sure you apply for the SS# with more than 2 weeks left on the visa.

Procrastination is never a good idea, Most people know this.

[Otto 83]

This is one reason the K-1 Flowchart shows SS# as Step 16 (step 15 being 'enter the US').

[natty bumppo 297]

Just wanted to inform VJ users that Social Security will not issue a Social Security number if you wait till within 14 days of expiration of the visa, even if you are already married. I found this out the hard way and they said that we need to update the I-94. The only way to do this is to wait for the EAD (work permit) to come in and that will be around another 90 days. I cannot file a joint income tax return until we get my wife a SS#. I will have to wait for my refund. While it is true that you should wait about 3 weeks for the entry record to be filed, make sure you apply for the SS# with more than 2 weeks left on the visa.

couldn't she get an ITIN then get the SSN later? This way you can file "joint".

[johncali9 6]

Just wanted to inform VJ users that Social Security will not issue a Social Security number if you wait till within 14 days of expiration of the visa, even if you are already married. I found this out the hard way and they said that we need to update the I-94. The only way to do this is to wait for the EAD (work permit) to come in and that will be around another 90 days. I cannot file a joint income tax return until we get my wife a SS#. I will have to wait for my refund. While it is true that you should wait about 3 weeks for the entry record to be filed, make sure you apply for the SS# with more than 2 weeks left on the visa.

Hello friend

yes,it is true, my wife she was recieved SS# last two weeks ,you must apply before 20days ,your I 94 expired the officer ss told me that

so you have to wait when EADS come to you and then you refile ss again

John

[johncali9 6]

Procrastination is never a good idea, Most people know this.

Helllo friend

nobody know the law gov just was issue,so made sure that, last name mild name and first name DoB are must be correct ,same order ,compare with your Visa, passport

I was got the problem because long mild name isssue

please you guy look at I-94 and compare with passport

They told me that so many people write wrong I-94 first and mild name together

becareful you guy

John

[Bob and Vladia 0]

Hello friend

yes,it is true, my wife she was recieved SS# last two weeks ,you must apply before 20days ,your I 94 expired the officer ss told me that

so you have to wait when EADS come to you and then you refile ss again

John

Yes, I was told that by USCIS. It just means that I have to wait 3 more months for my refund, not a really big deal. I just wanted to let others know this so they won't get caught up.

Procrastination is never a good idea, Most people know this.

I actually forgot over Christmas holidays. I was too much in bliss with my new wife. I am usually not the procrastinator.

[Bob and Vladia 0]

This is one reason the K-1 Flowchart shows SS# as Step 16 (step 15 being 'enter the US').

True dat, but the problem is that you have to wait at least 3 weeks an then it was 1 week from my wedding and I decided to wait until after to file with the married name and then I was in the finals for my Master's degree and then it was Christmas holidays. No excuse but I lost track of the time. Just letting others know not to fall into the same trap. It's not the end of the world but does cause some personal delays. As long as our AOS is on time, we'll be okay.

[Bob and Vladia 0]

couldn't she get an ITIN then get the SSN later? This way you can file "joint".

I looked at that and it still takes 4 to 6 weeks. I'm not sure if it will negatively affect her SS application afterwards. I'm not sure I'm willing to take that chance just to get my refund 2 months earlier. We are still on track for the AOS anyway.

[TBoneTX 45,324]

Helllo friend

nobody know the law gov just was issue,so made sure that, last name mild name and first name DoB are must be correct ,same order ,compare with your Visa, passport

I was got the problem because long mild name isssue

please you guy look at I-94 and compare with passport

They told me that so many people write wrong I-94 first and mild name together

becareful you guy

John

Huh?

[rin and john 71]

I looked at that and it still takes 4 to 6 weeks. I'm not sure if it will negatively affect her SS application afterwards. I'm not sure I'm willing to take that chance just to get my refund 2 months earlier. We are still on track for the AOS anyway.

I'd go the EAD then SSN route. The first year Rin was here we did the ITIN. You have to send your return along with the W-7 to one location. They process the ITIN (Rin's took about 8 weeks) then forward that along with your return to another location to process your taxes. We filed in June 2007, received refund in October 2007.

[I'm Gone 60]

Just wanted to inform VJ users that Social Security will not issue a Social Security number if you wait till within 14 days of expiration of the visa

Actually, it is 14 days before your immigration status expires at the time your immigration status has verified and they are going to clear the application. It is possible for a K-1 to have applied the first day they arrived and entered the 14 day period waiting for immigration status to verify.

Best to give yourself at least a month before your status expires to allow for any delay caused by the verification of your immigration status.

[natty bumppo 297]

I looked at that and it still takes 4 to 6 weeks. I'm not sure if it will negatively affect her SS application afterwards. I'm not sure I'm willing to take that chance just to get my refund 2 months earlier. We are still on track for the AOS anyway.

you can apply for the ITIN at the time of submitting the tax return. attach the W-7 to the tax return. it shouldn't impact the SS application

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96287,00.html

either the ITIN route or waiting for the SS should work for you.

Note: If you wait till April and go the ITIN route, it may take longer to get your refund (if you get one)

[I'm Gone 60]

Page 19 IRS Publication 1915

(Q) What steps do I have to take when I have an ITIN and become eligible for a Social Security Number?

(A) Make proper application for a SSN and upon receipt advise the IRS ITIN Unit in writing of your new SSN. The new SSN will become the primary number and must be used for all future filing purposes. The IRS will void the ITIN. All prior tax information under the ITIN will be associated with the new SSN.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publication 1915:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1915.pdf

You can contact the IRS ITIN office by calling 1-800-908-9982.