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xjoseyx   19

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:unsure: I arrived on a k1 3 weeks ago and got married on Friday. I'm now ready to apply for my social security number but my husband thinks I should have done this before we got married. Is he right? Have I messed up? How do I fix it? Or can I just apply in my married name?

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View my K1 -> ROC Timeline

*Filed I-129F - 21st October 2011* *Applied for SSN - 8th June 2012* *Filed I-751 (arrived) - 26th March 2015

*NOA1 - 28th October 2011* *Filed for AOS, EAD & AP - 26th June 2012* * Check cashed - 30th March 2015
*NOA2 (no RFE) - 26th January 2012* *AOS, EAD, & AP arrive at Chicago Lockbox - 28th June 2012* NOA1 - 26th March 2015 (arrived 3/4/15)

*Packet 3 sent - 27th February 2012* *Email notification of receipt - 3rd July 2012* *No biometrics letter - Service Request submitted 5/4/15
*Medical - February 28th 2012* *Check cashed - 7th July 2012* *Still no biometrics letter - 2nd Service Request submitted - 8/6/15
*Packet 4 received - 17th March 2012* *NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP - 9th July 2012* *Biometrics in Aurora, CO - 8th July 2015*
*Interview in London - 5th April 2012. APPROVED!!!* *Biometrics in Philadelphia (Drummond Road)- 7th August 2012*
*POE Newark, NJ - 16th May 2012 *Biometrics walk in at Philadelphia (Drummond Rd) - 25th July 2012*
*K1 process took 160 days* *Case Transfered to California Service Centre - 26th July 2012*
*SSN DENIED! - 17th August. 10 weeks after I applied!!*

*EAD/AP Approved - 28th August 2012* 59 days
*Married! - 1st June 2012* *EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
*EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
* Re-applied for SSN - 14th September 2012*
*Put in service request at 8mo/3days wait - 19th March 2013*

* AOS Approved!!! - 1st May 2013* Exactly 10 months after applying.

*Green card in hand - 6th May 2013


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Kim.D   3

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You haven't done anything wrong. It is advised not to apply for you SSN till at least two weeks after you arrive. I applied for my SSN after I got married and just needed to bring my passport (with I-94 and visa) and marriage certificate with me. Some people have issues with getting their married name on their card due to lack of knowledge on the SS officers behalf, but you are allowed to do this as long as your I-94 is still valid...I think it has to have 3 weeks left on it but not sure.

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NY_BX   397

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:unsure: I arrived on a k1 3 weeks ago and got married on Friday. I'm now ready to apply for my social security number but my husband thinks I should have done this before we got married. Is he right? Have I messed up? How do I fix it? Or can I just apply in my married name?

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visa, I-94, passport and marriage certificate once you receive it.

Go and apply....

Don't ever do anything you're not willing to explain the paramedics.

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tokyobelle   2

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comment above is correct. I applied for my SSN after I got married so I didn't have to make multiple trips to the SS office just for a name change. just make sure your I-94 is still valid when you do this, bring your marriage certificate for the name change (or whatever applies in your state), and fill in the application with your married name. in my case, I also put in my maiden name in the alias section.

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Visa

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02.11.2011 ~ sent K1 visa application
02.16.2011 ~ NOA1
03.21.2011 ~ NOA2
04.13.2011 ~ Packet 3 received
05.16.2011 ~ Interview (approved)
05.21.2011 ~ visa received

AOS
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10.13.2011 ~ sent AOS application
10.21.2011 ~ NOA
11.14.2011 ~ biometrics appointment (AOS & EAD)
01.06.2012 ~ received EAD/AP combo card (has expiration date error)
04.27.2012 ~ GC production

ROC

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02.26.2014 ~ sent ROC application

03.06.2014 ~ NOA (USCIS CSC)

03.27.2014 ~ biometrics appointment

06.20.2014 ~ GC production

N-400

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02.03.2015 ~ sent N-400 application

02.10.2015 ~ NOA

03.27.2015 ~ In Line notification

03.30.2015 ~ Interview text notification

05.04.2015 ~ Interview: APPROVED!

05.15.2015 ~ 'MURICAN!

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xjoseyx   19

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Phew! Than you all for your replies. I'll go and apply tomorrow. :)

View my K1 -> ROC Timeline

*Filed I-129F - 21st October 2011* *Applied for SSN - 8th June 2012* *Filed I-751 (arrived) - 26th March 2015

*NOA1 - 28th October 2011* *Filed for AOS, EAD & AP - 26th June 2012* * Check cashed - 30th March 2015
*NOA2 (no RFE) - 26th January 2012* *AOS, EAD, & AP arrive at Chicago Lockbox - 28th June 2012* NOA1 - 26th March 2015 (arrived 3/4/15)

*Packet 3 sent - 27th February 2012* *Email notification of receipt - 3rd July 2012* *No biometrics letter - Service Request submitted 5/4/15
*Medical - February 28th 2012* *Check cashed - 7th July 2012* *Still no biometrics letter - 2nd Service Request submitted - 8/6/15
*Packet 4 received - 17th March 2012* *NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP - 9th July 2012* *Biometrics in Aurora, CO - 8th July 2015*
*Interview in London - 5th April 2012. APPROVED!!!* *Biometrics in Philadelphia (Drummond Road)- 7th August 2012*
*POE Newark, NJ - 16th May 2012 *Biometrics walk in at Philadelphia (Drummond Rd) - 25th July 2012*
*K1 process took 160 days* *Case Transfered to California Service Centre - 26th July 2012*
*SSN DENIED! - 17th August. 10 weeks after I applied!!*

*EAD/AP Approved - 28th August 2012* 59 days
*Married! - 1st June 2012* *EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
*EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
* Re-applied for SSN - 14th September 2012*
*Put in service request at 8mo/3days wait - 19th March 2013*

* AOS Approved!!! - 1st May 2013* Exactly 10 months after applying.

*Green card in hand - 6th May 2013


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Yep, I applied after marriage as well. :) Didn't feel like having to change my name on the card at a later date. I showed up with my passport, other ID, and my marriage certificate. Had no problems!

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with a k 1 visa you cannot file ahead of time for SS number

That's not true. The K-1 beneficiary can apply for the SSN a couple of weeks after they arrive in the US. They don't have to wait until they're married to get it, though many females may opt to wait to avoid multiple trips if they're planning to change their name. As long as the I-94 hasn't expired, it's fine to get it as soon as the SSA has the info in their system.

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

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Phew! Than you all for your replies. I'll go and apply tomorrow. :)

You will need a marriage certificate from the city or county office that issues them. Anything you received the day of the wedding will likely not be accepted.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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xjoseyx   19

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You will need a marriage certificate from the city or county office that issues them. Anything you received the day of the wedding will likely not be accepted.

Thanks. I picked up my marriage certificate today. I have everything ready now.

View my K1 -> ROC Timeline

*Filed I-129F - 21st October 2011* *Applied for SSN - 8th June 2012* *Filed I-751 (arrived) - 26th March 2015

*NOA1 - 28th October 2011* *Filed for AOS, EAD & AP - 26th June 2012* * Check cashed - 30th March 2015
*NOA2 (no RFE) - 26th January 2012* *AOS, EAD, & AP arrive at Chicago Lockbox - 28th June 2012* NOA1 - 26th March 2015 (arrived 3/4/15)

*Packet 3 sent - 27th February 2012* *Email notification of receipt - 3rd July 2012* *No biometrics letter - Service Request submitted 5/4/15
*Medical - February 28th 2012* *Check cashed - 7th July 2012* *Still no biometrics letter - 2nd Service Request submitted - 8/6/15
*Packet 4 received - 17th March 2012* *NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP - 9th July 2012* *Biometrics in Aurora, CO - 8th July 2015*
*Interview in London - 5th April 2012. APPROVED!!!* *Biometrics in Philadelphia (Drummond Road)- 7th August 2012*
*POE Newark, NJ - 16th May 2012 *Biometrics walk in at Philadelphia (Drummond Rd) - 25th July 2012*
*K1 process took 160 days* *Case Transfered to California Service Centre - 26th July 2012*
*SSN DENIED! - 17th August. 10 weeks after I applied!!*

*EAD/AP Approved - 28th August 2012* 59 days
*Married! - 1st June 2012* *EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
*EAD/AP card in hand - 1st September 2012*
* Re-applied for SSN - 14th September 2012*
*Put in service request at 8mo/3days wait - 19th March 2013*

* AOS Approved!!! - 1st May 2013* Exactly 10 months after applying.

*Green card in hand - 6th May 2013


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with a k 1 visa you cannot file ahead of time for SS number

I do not know what you meant by 'file ahead of time', but someone who enters with a K-1 is certainly eligible to apply for their SNN. They are usually advised to wait at least 10 days after entry to make sure their name is in the database. http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

Since we are here to be helpful and trying to give people the most accurate answers, I will paraphrase something important I was told before: If you are not confident you understand the question and know the correct answer, it is best for you not to answer and let others that are confident of the answer respond to the question instead. It will avoid confusion and misinformation being given out.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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Dont get to upset if they dont issue you your SSN.

I married pretty much right away too, and went for my SSN after. I was denied because the K1 and my married name were now different last names. I had to wait for the marriage license to catch up with the immigration papers. Now in all fairness, I had all the documents that verifide that I was the same person named on the K1 and when I posted on here what had happened, I was told by the members here that the officer I saw was incorrect in not giving me the SSN that day. That may be or may not be, end result was I had to wait a month before I could Reapply. So even though people here give you their opinions, it really comes down to the office you go to and their proceedures. However, dont fret, you are entitled to the SSN and eventually all the paperwork will work out.

dont stress

~~~ Hes the chance Im taking ~~~

April 2007 - Met online

Oct. 2008 - He came to Canada to meet me

Dec 25 2009 officially engaged

March 2010 - sent off I-129F

March 27 2010 - Vermont receives package :)

April 3 2010 - Informed through mail that cheque is cashed NOA1

May 28 2010 - RFE notification ( yeah Im online checking alot >.< )

June 5 2010 - RFE hardcopy received

June 18 2010 - RFE returned ( had done it June 7 - but USPS returned grrrr )

--- case says we should hear from them in 60 days from June 18 ---

June 23 - Touched

Aug4 - Email notification of NoA2 :)

Aug. 10 - NOA2 Hardcopy received

Sept. 13 - Faxed off Package 3

Sept 14 - Interview notification set for Oct. 5

Oct. 5 2010 Interview Passed

March 17 2011 POE Canadian/US border

April 1 2011 Marriage

Mailed AOS June 1

Chicago Lockbox confirms delivery June 3

Check cashed through bank - notification June 9

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photomile   101

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Thanks. I picked up my marriage certificate today. I have everything ready now.

I'd suggest you get duplicates if you can. Mind you, you know what I'm like!

FYI sabi on here told me about a massive balloon festival. I assume you still have your Nikon? Road trip!

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I do not know what you meant by 'file ahead of time', but someone who enters with a K-1 is certainly eligible to apply for their SNN. They are usually advised to wait at least 10 days after entry to make sure their name is in the database. http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

Since we are here to be helpful and trying to give people the most accurate answers, I will paraphrase something important I was told before: If you are not confident you understand the question and know the correct answer, it is best for you not to answer and let others that are confident of the answer respond to the question instead. It will avoid confusion and misinformation being given out.

This is a great post.

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