K-1 to Marriage to AOS... where does SSN come in?

[USAYemen 2]

My then fiance entered on a K-1. We got married within the 90 days and sent in our AOS (I-485, I-765 & I-131) also within the 90 days. The SSN topic is confusing. Does my husband get his SNN with the AOS package? Or do we have to apply for that separately? His I-94 expires Oct 13, 2012. Thanks in advance.

Edited October 10, 2012 by USAYemen

[Sirdaniel42 86]

He will not get his SSN with the AOS but will have to apply for it with the Social Security Office.

He has to do this before his I-94 expires or wait untill EAD or Green Card.

[LeftCoastLady 441]

My then fiance entered on a K-1. We got married within the 90 days and sent in our AOS (I-485, I-765 & I-131) also within the 90 days. The SSN topic is confusing. Does my husband get his SNN with the AOS package? Or do we have to apply for that separately? His I-94 expires Oct 13, 2012. Thanks in advance.

Unfortunately, he'll now have to wait until the green card is in hand, since the I-94 is expiring in a couple of days.

Posting a link to the VJ Social Security guide for others: http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

As a K-1 Visa Holder you are eligible to receive a SSN upon producing a valid I-94 (unexpired). Do

not wait until you only have a few weeks left until your I-94 expires to file for a SSN. Many SSA

offices will not allow you to file for a SSN if your I-94 is about to expire (generally 14 days prior

to the expiration on your I-94).

[didopage 337]

Unfortunately, he'll now have to wait until the green card is in hand, since the I-94 is expiring in a couple of days.

Green Card or EAD, whichever comes first. And yes, this is probably too late. You can try to go to the SS office first thing tomorrow morning if you want (with the required documents as explained in the VJ Guide), but it's highly possible that they won't issue your husband a SS# as his I-94 is expiring very soon.

[Pinkrlion 2,716]

My then fiance entered on a K-1. We got married within the 90 days and sent in our AOS (I-485, I-765 & I-131) also within the 90 days. The SSN topic is confusing. Does my husband get his SNN with the AOS package? Or do we have to apply for that separately? His I-94 expires Oct 13, 2012. Thanks in advance.

You have to apply at an SSA Office, I would call your nearest office or go in person to see if it is too late.

[USAYemen 2]

Thank you all. I guess I will wait until he gets his EAD or GC. Thanks again.