SSN Problem

[marcus_arlyn1226 0]

I have a problem.I did not get her Social Security Number before married.So,I'm told that I cant get in the new name ,cause;it complfict with the system.What are my options to correct this problem.The SSN officer told me to change the name on the I-94.Is that even possible?I know i need the SSN for her to get the things we wil neeed for AOS.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I have a problem.I did not get her Social Security Number before married.So,I'm told that I cant get in the new name ,cause;it complfict with the system.What are my options to correct this problem.The SSN officer told me to change the name on the I-94.Is that even possible?I know i need the SSN for her to get the things we wil neeed for AOS.

Get it in her MAIDEN name, i.e. her name before marriage. Problem solved. Then go back when you have her GC or EAD and have it changed to her married name.

And no, you cannot change the name on the I-94, because she didn't enter under her (now) married name.

**Edited to remove typo

Edited August 5, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Get it in her MAIDEN name, i.e. her name before marriage. Problem solved. Then go back when you have her GC or EAD and have it changed to her married name.

And no, you cannot change the name on the SSN, because she didn't enter under her (now) married name.

You meant the name on her I-94.

[marcus_arlyn1226 0]

I was told she had to get her named change before marriage and it had to be her maiden name.The i-194 is for K-1 Visa.So,the clerk said that since she married already the 1-94 is no longer valid and she cant get new in the married name.

[belinda63 3,046]

You could just go in and apply for the SSN and "pretend" you aren't married yet, thus obtaining the SSN in her maiden name. Or you can wait until she receives her EAD or green card. BUT it look like from your time line you have waited too long. If she arrived on May 28 I don't think you will have enough time before the I-94 expires.

[DukeOfYork 28]

The SSA clerk told us the same thing last Monday, but she went ahead and tried to enter my wife's new name in the system and it took it. She mentioned the old system wouldn't take it, but this one took her married name and her maiden name. You might want to try again.

[john_and_marlene 162]

We put Marlene's maiden name in the "Other names used" block and applied after we were married using her married name. We showed her visa, I-94, and the marriage certificate.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

You meant the name on her I-94.

Yes I'm an idiot changing now also

** moved from "Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from Family Based Visas" to " Working & Traveling During US Immigration" as this is relating to a SSN**

Edited August 5, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I was told she had to get her named change before marriage and it had to be her maiden name.The i-194 is for K-1 Visa.So,the clerk said that since she married already the 1-94 is no longer valid and she cant get new in the married name.

The clerk is an idiot. You should have asked to speak to a supervisor. If there was any truth in what the clerk said then her passport would have also become invalid when she got married. I assure you that her I-94 remains valid until the expiration date stamped on it by the CBP.

It's not uncommon for people to have problems getting an SSN for a K1 visa holder, but it's more common for the clerk to simply deny that a K1 is eligible because it's a non-immigrant visa. We were fortunate that we got a clerk who had prior experience dealing with K1's, and knew exactly how to handle it. We were also already married, and brought our marriage certificate, though they didn't even ask to see it, probably because my wife kept her family name. That was my decision because women in Asia don't take their husband's name when they get married.

I think you should go back to the SSA office and ask to speak with a supervisor this time.

[I'm Gone 60]

May 28, 2010 and August 6, 2010 70 Days So you still have 6 days to get the SSN assigned based on the K-1 status. At this point about your only hope it to apply with the name that is on the I-94 and hope it verifies on the initial verification and the application is cleared right away. Just go back to that office or another office without wedding rings and apply,

[h1a1 5]

I think you should go back to the SSA office and ask to speak with a supervisor this time.

You can ask to see a supervisor but that doesn't mean the clerk will allow you to speak to one. I got my head bitten off twice for politely asking to speak to a supervisor or manager.

[marcus_arlyn1226 0]

ok ..late posting,but....

I went to different SSN office and got the same answer.I

[marcus_arlyn1226 0]

Sorry the forum would not let me edit..

Ok ..late posting,but....

I went to different SSN office and got the same answer.I even pretended no to be married.We had more then 14 days to file and it was the 15th date.They keep telling me i need to file for I-765.I spoke to the boss and they all act they dumb.I provided papers from there own wedsite.I called the US Customs and border and USCIS and they told me also to file at EAD.All this is very confusing Information and I fear things could get worst. Any ideas what could happen from this point on?

[I'm Gone 60]

Sorry the forum would not let me edit..

Ok ..late posting,but....

I went to different SSA office and got the same answer.I even pretended no to be married.We had more then 14 days to file and it was the 15th date.They keep telling me i need to file for I-765.I spoke to the boss and they all act they dumb.I provided papers from there own web site.I called the US Customs and border and USCIS and they told me also to file at EAD.All this is very confusing Information and I fear things could get worst. Any ideas what could happen from this point on?

Not sure how long you waited to try to again apply, since at the time you only had six days of eligibility to be assigned an SSN based on your K-1 status. If you went during that time they were wrong, If you didn't they were right. Now you are going to have to file your AOS and wait until you have an EAD card (I-766) or the AOS is approved and you have an I-551 stamp or card.