SS# Application Prior to Marriage with K1

[LoveMyMiky 35]

Have read through many of the SS# related threads but the following is not clear, any help appreciated.

Can a (non-work authorized) SS# be obtained prior to marriage on a K1 visa?

How long to receive the actual number from date of application?

This is for insurance and not work related.

[Inky 1,110]

Yes a K-1 is entitled to an SSN.

Enter on the K-1, wait 2 weeks, apply at the SSN office for the SSN with passport and valid I-94.

You can use the SSN to open joint bank accounts or be added to an account. For insurance, for drivers license, for drivers insurance etc etc.

[YuAndDan 153]

1) Yes, K-1 is authorized to apply for and get SSN within the 90 days of their I-94 card, this is primarily so that they can apply for a marriage license, some states are strict in their interpretation of a federal law regarding licenses and SSN. A federal law requires applicants for "licenses" to have SSN, this has to do with dead-beat parents, the law was designed to prevent a dead-beat parent from applying for (Driver's license, business license, fishing license, hunting license.) But makes no distinction as to what type of license, so can also prevent application for a marriage license. K-1 is allowed to get SSN in order to marry.

2) Ten days or so

3) K-1 SSN is primarily to get married. Insurance companies should not be asking for SSN to be added to insurance.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Have read through many of the SS# related threads but the following is not clear, any help appreciated.

Can a (non-work authorized) SS# be obtained prior to marriage on a K1 visa?

No, because a K1 is work authorised and will get a SSN that says "Not valid without DHS Authorisation" on it.

If you tick the box that says "not work authorised" you will not get a SSN. A K1 is work authorised for SSN purposes as explained in the SSN guide. Have a look at the SSN guide and make sure you take the appropriate sections of the SSA rules in case you run into issues.

Again, a K1 is work authorised for SSN purposes and THAT is the box you tick on the SS-5 form.

How long to receive the actual number from date of application?

This is for insurance and not work related

around 7-10 business days.

Edited February 7, 2011 by Vanessa&Tony

[baron555 934]

Yes a K-1 is entitled to an SSN.

That's what we did, got the card in another 10 days.

Enter on the K-1, wait 2 weeks, apply at the SSN office for the SSN with passport and valid I-94.

You can use the SSN to open joint bank accounts or be added to an account. For insurance, for drivers license, for drivers insurance etc etc.

[LoveMyMiky 35]

Thanks all! Very helpful!

[ricel jake 1]

hello... may i ask what is I-94? thanks

[baron555 934]

When you enter the US at the POE, your K1 is canceled and a I-94 visa valid for 90 days is stapled Int'l your passport. That is what allows you to stay fir 90 days while you get married.

[Barbara J 115]

1) Yes, K-1 is authorized to apply for and get SSN within the 90 days of their I-94 card, this is primarily so that they can apply for a marriage license, some states are strict in their interpretation of a federal law regarding licenses and SSN. A federal law requires applicants for "licenses" to have SSN, this has to do with dead-beat parents, the law was designed to prevent a dead-beat parent from applying for (Driver's license, business license, fishing license, hunting license.) But makes no distinction as to what type of license, so can also prevent application for a marriage license. K-1 is allowed to get SSN in order to marry.

2) Ten days or so

3) K-1 SSN is primarily to get married. Insurance companies should not be asking for SSN to be added to insurance.

I can't get my license with just my SSN and can't get on car insurance either without my license. Need GC here in parts of Georgia pain in the butt but yes I am on medical insurance

[kikip 12]

I can't get my license with just my SSN and can't get on car insurance either without my license. Need GC here in parts of Georgia pain in the butt but yes I am on medical insurance

Actually my fiance was here for 18 months on a J1 and got a SSN for that, but never got an American license, and Progressive insured him on his foreign license and US SSN. You just will get a fairly terrible rate and only basic coverage, but if you do that for 6 months it should tide you over until you can get your license and a better rate.

Hope this helps

[Barbara J 115]

Actually my fiance was here for 18 months on a J1 and got a SSN for that, but never got an American license, and Progressive insured him on his foreign license and US SSN. You just will get a fairly terrible rate and only basic coverage, but if you do that for 6 months it should tide you over until you can get your license and a better rate.

Hope this helps

No am not going to do that my husband has the car insurance and we will wait, should not be too much longer. I have been here nearly 6 months now and we are due for renewal next month.I am expecting that I should have both DL and GC by then but thankyou