SSN card

[Ellesse 11]

Hi everyone

So, whilst waiting for the much-anticipated packet 4 to drop through my letterbox, I thought I'd start looking at the next part of this process.

I know that some people here have posted about the process for applying for a social security number and that this should be done prior to getting married. However, I already have an SSN number from when I worked in the States years ago. That being the case, I wondered if anyone knew what to do in this instance/if anyone else has been in the same situation? Do I update the information they already have for me once I get over to the States? And, if so, where do I start? And when should I do this? I'm guessing I'll still need to wait a couple of weeks after POE to ensure that my K1 information has been entered into their system? As I've already got a card, is there any need to do any of this prior to getting married? Trying to understand how this fits into the rest of the process.

Thanks

L

[canadian_wife 1,822]

SSN card and number is good for life

I assume since you had a card before it says something alone the lines of "not valid without DHS authorization" on it? To get that removed you'll need your green card

Before then, nothing you need to do, your non-immigrant status will carry from when the card was issued until when you enter the US on your k1. Update their system when you get your green card.

Good luck

[Ellesse 11]

SSN card and number is good for life

I assume since you had a card before it says something alone the lines of "not valid without DHS authorization" on it? To get that removed you'll need your green card

Before then, nothing you need to do, your non-immigrant status will carry from when the card was issued until when you enter the US on your k1. Update their system when you get your green card.

Good luck

Thanks for your reply! The card says 'Valid for work only with INS Authorization' (which is the same as what you state, as I understand that INS has been replaced by DHS). It is terrific if I don't need to do anything prior to that - I wasn't sure if I needed to update their systems with my new information once I'm over there but, yeah, it makes sense if I only do that after my green card as I can't use it before then anyway. Wasn't sure if I would need to do anything if I get an EAD prior to the green card.

L

Edited July 17, 2011 by Ellesse

[canadian_wife 1,822]

The EAD will be your INS/DHS authorization.

You can update them if you like but I am sure it won't be necessary

Good luck

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

You can apply for a new SS card once you have a Green Card, but since you will never, ever, not in a million years need to show your card to anybody ever again if you don't want to, you really don't have to do anything until you become a US citizen.

I kept my 1991-issued "Not Valid for Work" SS card until I became a US citizen. Then and only then I changed it primarily because I had changed my US name and thus needed new US documents, such as a driver's license.

The Green Card is a LIST A document (google "I-9 form") and as such proves your identity and your authorization all in one card. No need to show your SS card, unless you do not want to show your Green Card when applying for a job.

[Ellesse 11]

You can apply for a new SS card once you have a Green Card, but since you will never, ever, not in a million years need to show your card to anybody ever again if you don't want to, you really don't have to do anything until you become a US citizen.

I kept my 1991-issued "Not Valid for Work" SS card until I became a US citizen. Then and only then I changed it primarily because I had changed my US name and thus needed new US documents, such as a driver's license.

The Green Card is a LIST A document (google "I-9 form") and as such proves your identity and your authorization all in one card. No need to show your SS card, unless you do not want to show your Green Card when applying for a job.

Thanks for that. I figure that if I change my name then both my passport and SSN card will need to reflect that?

L