Social Security Number

[LimaVJ 0]

My fiance is with me in the US on a K-1 visa. I read that she can apply for a social security number. Shes not planning on working anytime soon or anything. So does she have to apply for a social security number by law? If not, what is the advantage of doing so? Because it looks like we would have to go to the SSA office after we get married anyway to change her name so can we just take care of the social security number in a few months after were married?

[Inky 1,110]

You need it to get put on a bank account.

you need it to get a drivers license.

you need it to buy or be put on a lease / mortgage.

you need it for health insurance.

you need it for car insurance.

you need it to be put on joint bills.

you need it for a credit card or bank card.

[I+H 11]

If she plans on establishing any type of credit a social secrity card is a must. Drivers license. And I imagine you are going to include her on your taxes, I believe they need a ss # for that too