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shoelace   0

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My husband is American and I am Canadian. We are looking for something that we can get in both of our names as "joint documentation". Short story: We have asked for help on here before, and were given the list of banks, credit cards, home/bills, car/insurance etc but we live in Alabama where the immigration law has just passed, so we're finding it extremely hard to do anything without a SSN. We currently live with his father, so adding my name to any home related things are not an option. I can not be put on his car title because I can not get car insurance without an Alabama driver's permit in which I can not get without a SSN. I can not be added to his work insurance (although we are legally married) until I have a green card. I can not be added to his credit card, or bank account without having a SSN. Bascially anything that we apply for, we are denied because the lack of SSN. So, we are only relying on notarized affidavits that we do live together. But we do not feel comfortable with just that so we're once again asking for any ideas... really. Anything at all possible we can use?!

jdh Community Regular

jdh   103

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
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Do you rent/lease an apartment/condo/home? If so your name should be on the lease for that.

I find it odd that there is no bank that will allow you on the account without a SSN...I know several have policies that allow it with a passport...Chase didn't even require that for me.

July 2005 - met my awesome, hot, amazing love in Lousiana.
July 2006 - Married said love and moved to Canada.
June 2011 - Entered US to visit family, decided to stay.
Feb. 2012 - Sent paperwork to Chicago.

May 2012 - Received green card.

Day 0 - Package sent to Chicago Lockbox - 02/27/2012
Day 2 - UPS Tracking Confirmation - 02/29/2012
Day 4 - NOA Emails Received - 03/02/2012
Day 7 - All Checks Cashed - 03/05/2012
Day 11 - Hard Copy NOA's Received - 03/09/2012
Day 11 - Biometrics Appointment Received - 03/09/2012
--------- - Booked for - 04/03/2012 (day 36)
Day 35 - Early Biometricts Walk-in - 04/02/2012
Day 44 - Received Appointment Letter - 04/11/2012
Day 58 - EAD Approval Online - 04/25/2012
Day 63 - EAD in the mail - 04/30/2012
Day 65 - EAD in hand - 05/02/2012
Day 77 - AOS Interview - 05/14/2012
Day 77 - AOS Approved!
Day 84 - Green Card In Hand - 05/21/2012

sheeshkabelle Proficient

sheeshkabelle   153

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Do you rent/lease an apartment/condo/home? If so your name should be on the lease for that.

I find it odd that there is no bank that will allow you on the account without a SSN...I know several have policies that allow it with a passport...Chase didn't even require that for me.

OP said she lives with her father-in law. Maybe have him draw up a 'rental' agreement with both your names. You can find templates online pretty easy.

She's in Alabama, every bank has to follow that stupid law that was passed.

What Visa did you come to the US on? K-1, K-3 CR-1 or are you adjusting status while in the US? You don't have any of your info filled out on your time line. That can help people answer your questions better.

After AOS K-1, K-3 you get a SSN. CR-1 automatically get a green card and SSN. Most officers realize you're just starting out your life and it's hard to have joint anything until you're settled.

USCIS- 260 Days

6/8/11~ Mailed I-130 Application, withdrew Canadian PR application
6/16/11~ NOA1 email and text message Case routed to CSC (Priority Date)
7/12/11~ The 'Money Order' Incident/Returned to Tennessee
8/03/11~ TOUCHED!
3/2/12~ APPROVED! NOA2!

NVC Electronic Processing- Montreal- 19 Days

3/21/12~ Received case number & IIN 20 Days after NOA2
3/21/12~ Sent in opt-in email
3/22/12~ Opt-in accepted
3/23/12~ DS-261 Submitted, never accepted
3/29/12~ AOS bill invoiced and paid
3/30/12~ AOS shows PAID- AOS Package emailed/received, DS-3032 emailed/accepted
4/2/12~ IV bill invoiced and paid
4/3/12~ AOS Checklist documents emailed(first time)
4/4/12~ IV shows PAID- DS-260 submitted/ IV Package emailed/received
4/4/12~ AOS Checklist documents sent again for CYA (second time)
4/5/12~ IV package accepted! No Checklists!
4/6/12~ AOS Checklist emailed(third time)
4/9/12~ AOS packet accepted (finally)
CASE COMPLETE!!

Interview 354 days from NOA1/ 362 days from initial filing date
5/29/12~ Medical@ Medisys, Montreal
6/4/12~ Interview APPROVED!!!
08/07/2012~ POE Emerson, MB/Pembina, ND by land
08/09/2012~ HOME!! 424 days from initial filing date!
08/14/2012~ SSN Received
09/10/2012~ Received Green Card

sheeshkabelle Proficient

sheeshkabelle   153

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Ok after doing some digging I see you're adjusting status while in the US.

Once your AOS is done you will have an SSN. Since you don't have one and the law in Alabama does not allow you to get anything in your name with out a valid SSN and green card, don't sweat the small stuff.

Have your father in-law write up a rental agreement with both your names, get your affidavits and use other proof of a relationship than joint documents.

USCIS- 260 Days

6/8/11~ Mailed I-130 Application, withdrew Canadian PR application
6/16/11~ NOA1 email and text message Case routed to CSC (Priority Date)
7/12/11~ The 'Money Order' Incident/Returned to Tennessee
8/03/11~ TOUCHED!
3/2/12~ APPROVED! NOA2!

NVC Electronic Processing- Montreal- 19 Days

3/21/12~ Received case number & IIN 20 Days after NOA2
3/21/12~ Sent in opt-in email
3/22/12~ Opt-in accepted
3/23/12~ DS-261 Submitted, never accepted
3/29/12~ AOS bill invoiced and paid
3/30/12~ AOS shows PAID- AOS Package emailed/received, DS-3032 emailed/accepted
4/2/12~ IV bill invoiced and paid
4/3/12~ AOS Checklist documents emailed(first time)
4/4/12~ IV shows PAID- DS-260 submitted/ IV Package emailed/received
4/4/12~ AOS Checklist documents sent again for CYA (second time)
4/5/12~ IV package accepted! No Checklists!
4/6/12~ AOS Checklist emailed(third time)
4/9/12~ AOS packet accepted (finally)
CASE COMPLETE!!

Interview 354 days from NOA1/ 362 days from initial filing date
5/29/12~ Medical@ Medisys, Montreal
6/4/12~ Interview APPROVED!!!
08/07/2012~ POE Emerson, MB/Pembina, ND by land
08/09/2012~ HOME!! 424 days from initial filing date!
08/14/2012~ SSN Received
09/10/2012~ Received Green Card

MCMLXXXII Collaborator

MCMLXXXII   29

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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There must be a few things that can still be done. I think you should still be able to add an authorized user on a credit card. Try other things such as family gym memberships. Do you have any mail that you receive at your address?

USCIS

07/24/2011 Got married in Toronto

09/12/2011 Filed I-130

09/13/2011 NOA1

09/16/2011 Touched

03/23/2012 NOA2 (192 days from NOA1 date)

NVC

05/08/12: NVC Case Number, IIN, BID Received

05/08/12: Filled DS261 Online

05/08/12: Sent Optin Email for Electronic Processing

05/08/12: AOS Fee Paid

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Israel
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If you can't get stuff then you can't get stuff. You have a valid reason. You will have an interview so they will get a chance to talk to you. Getting one rather silly thing "joint" won't really make much of a difference. You can also send photos and other secondary evidence. Can't pull a rabbit out of thin air.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

MissDinaDee Explorer

MissDinaDee   8

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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My husband has a Southwest Airlines credit card and I was added to that without having a SSN. He lives in MD but applied at the airport and added me without any issue.

Just a thought...

Here is a link to a fact sheet from SSA for noncitizens Social Security Numbers For Noncitizens. It may be helpful to you. I think you may be able to get an SSN as a noncitizen and have your status changed after your receive your AOS.

Good luck!

MrsJ

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USCIS: 175 Days

NVC: 41 Days

NOA1 to Interview: 265 Days

Interview: 20 March 2012 - APPROVED

NVC for Montreal Beneficiaries – Electronic Processing and New Online Forms Guide by Saylin

Please edit your timeline in your profile so you can help others learn how long each step of this process takes. Thanks!

Mama mia Contributor

Mama mia   9

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Tanzania
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--You can be added to the insurance policy as a non driver and most insurance companies don't need a ssn for this.

--If you live an apartment, you can get a renters insurance without a ssn

--You can drive to GA to open a bank account with Chase or Bank of America, don't need ssn with either of these banks.

--Add a home phone in your name through AT&T, usually a $50 deposit will be required for customers without a ssn. Then you can your spouse to the bill later.

Jan 1999- F1 to USA

June 2006- AOS thru D.O.R.A.

Dec 2009- Oath. Finally a U.S Citizen

I am proud to be Tanzamerican!

 
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