K2 social security needs EAD??

[Kish.2328 9]

I am a K1 visa holder and applied for social security 3 weeks when I got here in the US. However, I did not apply one for my son which is a K2. I am now married to the man of my dreams and is now starting a life together as one. He is processing papers for us to be a part of his insurance but he needs social security number for my son. I called Social Security office in our area and told me I need to call Department of Homeland Security for employment authorization before he can have a social security number. He is just 7 years old, does he need EAD? Should I just wait for his 2-year conditional green card before he can be part of my husband's insurance? What can I do? Please enlighten me. Thanks!

[Scott and Mhay 57]

you guys can apply for an ITIN....that will hold them over until you guys get your green cards.

[Kish.2328 9]

you guys can apply for an ITIN....that will hold them over until you guys get your green cards.

Hi Scott and Mhay! How does it work? If you can give me more information that would be really great. Thanks!

[Robert&Karen 264]

I had this issue yesterday. Went to the SS office with 3 forms for cards and they only took the K1 applicant. They said the kids on K-2 have to wait until they have a green card and to contact the IRS in the meantime for a tax number.

Someone needs to post that K2 folks are in no need of a SS card before the green card unless they are of working age.

Edited October 14, 2011 by aorobert

[Kish.2328 9]

I had this issue yesterday. Went to the SS office with 3 forms for cards and they only took the K1 applicant. They said the kids on K-2 have to wait until they have a green card and to contact the IRS in the meantime for a tax number.

Someone needs to post that K2 folks are in no need of a SS card before the green card unless they are of working age.

I posted another topic about this and I've received answers about my question. As one poster said, its up to the insurer whether they will include the child in the insurance without SSN and this has nothing to do with SSN or IRS. Some were able to have their step child be covered with their insurance using alien number or just leaving it blank until a SSN is obtained.

[Robert&Karen 264]

Oh interesting point! I will check with the insurance company when I get the time, thank you for this angle.