SSN

[patient2010 93]

Hello all my fiance POE was a success and we were able to spend our first thanksgiving together my question is can he get a social security number now or does he have to wait until we apply for AOS? My second question is can he get a state ID?

[nickbits 43]

SSN yes but he can't work until you file for AOS and he gets his EAD.

State Id depends on the state. Michigan yes.

[moroccogirlny 100]

Hello all my fiance POE was a success and we were able to spend our first thanksgiving together my question is can he get a social security number now or does he have to wait until we apply for AOS? My second question is can he get a state ID?

Congrats on the visa! You can apply for his SSN now, although it may take up to 2 weeks to get his name in the system. It took about a month to finally receive it. To get a state ID you probably need to have his SSN first. My husband got his but it was noted on the ID that it was temporary since he did not have a green card yet. Once we married, filed AOS and received the GC he went back to change his ID to a permanent one and also had to go back to the SS Office to adjust his SS card.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

** moved from "AOS (Other) Process & Procedures" to " Working & Traveling During US Immigration" as this is relating to SSN & state ID **

[Tero 105]

Hello all my fiance POE was a success and we were able to spend our first thanksgiving together my question is can he get a social security number now or does he have to wait until we apply for AOS? My second question is can he get a state ID?

He can apply for a SSN now but if he does not have the EAD, his SS card will be stamped as not eligible to work. But after he gets the EAD, he can change that. He might decide to get he EAD first and then apply for a SSN just so he does not need to have the stamp on his SS card. He would need a SSN to get an ID in most states, check your state's requirements.

[I'm Gone 60]

He can apply for a SSN now but if he does not have the EAD, his SS card will be stamped as not eligible to work. But after he gets the EAD, he can change that. He might decide to get he EAD first and then apply for a SSN just so he does not need to have the stamp on his SS card. He would need a SSN to get an ID in most states, check your state's requirements.

Wrong Someone applying with K-1 status and using the I-94 and someone applying with an EAD card, are issued the same type of card “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION.” You have to be a permanent resident, or U.S. citizen to be issued an unrestricted card.

[Tero 105]

Wrong Someone applying with K-1 status and using the I-94 and someone applying with an EAD card, are issued the same type of card “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION.” You have to be a permanent resident, or U.S. citizen to be issued an unrestricted card.

My friend brought his fiancée back in April and that was their exact situation with the Social Security Card.

[patient2010 93]

Wrong Someone applying with K-1 status and using the I-94 and someone applying with an EAD card, are issued the same type of card “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION.” You have to be a permanent resident, or U.S. citizen to be issued an unrestricted card.

How do I know if he got I94 stamp were do I look? Im not sure he got one? Thanks in advance

[I'm Gone 60]

I guess you can see this.

[M2MarryN 2]

I am not sure if this is an option for you-but I had two friends recently moved here-who were married to foreigners and went through the K2 visa. One clicked the, mail the social security card to me, the other said they'd pick it up. It was 2 months difference with the one in the mail getting it very late. I am not sure if it's because I am in Maryland where the Social Security Admin is??? But they obviously didn't go there, they just went to the state social security one in Baltimore. Just thought I'd share that with you.

Best of luck and let us know how it goes.

[HeatDeath 430]

How do I know if he got I94 stamp were do I look? Im not sure he got one? Thanks in advance

An I-94 isn't a stamp. It's a white card that is usually stapled (or at least placed) in the passport at PoE. It will have a long number at the top, and will also show the beneficiary's name and visa type. It will have an expiry date, which for a K-1 visa will be 90 days after the day the beneficiary entered.

[I'm Gone 60]

I am not sure if this is an option for you-but I had two friends recently moved here-who were married to foreigners and went through the K2 visa. One clicked the, mail the social security card to me, the other said they'd pick it up. It was 2 months difference with the one in the mail getting it very late. I am not sure if it's because I am in Maryland where the Social Security Admin is??? But they obviously didn't go there, they just went to the state social security one in Baltimore.

K-2 is the child of a K-1. SSN cards are all mailed from SSA Headquarters. It sounds like you are talking about Enumeration At Entry and that is not an option for any type of K visa.

Edited November 29, 2010 by I Quit

[patient2010 93]

I guess you can see this.

Yes i can see it thanks soo much and yes he does have this in his passport....So one last question do we take the passport with the I94 inside to get the SSN?

Thanks everyone for there input he does have an I94 form so I assume I can take his passport with me to apply for SSN? Thanks

[I'm Gone 60]

Yes i can see it thanks soo much and yes he does have this in his passport....So one last question do we take the passport with the I94 inside to get the SSN?

Thanks everyone for there input he does have an I94 form so I assume I can take his passport with me to apply for SSN? Thanks

Yes, take the passport, I-94 and a birth certificate if you have one handy. The I-94 is evidence of employment authorization. The I-94 with the passport is evidence of identity. They may accept the passport as evidence of age, otherwise, you need the birth certificate.

[patient2010 93]

Yes, take the passport, I-94 and a birth certificate if you have one handy. The I-94 is evidence of employment authorization. The I-94 with the passport is evidence of identity. They may accept the passport as evidence of age, otherwise, you need the birth certificate.

Ok perfect thank you.....u have been a great help