Temporary Social Security for fiance in USA?

[sofianiami 0]

Can my fiance get a temporary social security before marriage so he can work during his 3 months stay before marriage in USA?

Please help!

[Otto 83]

Your fiance can get a SS#/Card (not a 'temp' but the real thing - no such thing as a temporary SS card). shortly after entering the US (even before you marry) but it by itself is not a work authorization - in fact the card will say "Not Valid For Work Without DHS Authorization" (this authorization would be the EAD).

For a K-1 entrant to be work authorized, they need to file AOS (and EAD) once married.

[prettyunique 1]

Can my fiance get a temporary social security before marriage so he can work during his 3 months stay before marriage in USA?

Please help!

He can apply for a social security. Once someone is given a social security number they keep that number for thier entire stay. Even if you leave and live in another country and come back you keep that number. It is an identification number not an document that verifies employement eligiblity. Sometimes it takes a couple of weeks before the beneficary is seen in the system so many wait about 10-14 days after arrival. It will have a big black stamp on it that says "Not Valid For Work Without DHS Authorization" If you are thinking about money and needing for him to work, then get marry as soon as possible so that you can file for AOS and the employment authorization.