SSC name change

[LA&JK 16]

Hello Guys: a question for you!

I already have a ssn and card from the time I worked as an exchange student( 4 years ago) We went to the ssn office to get the name changed and the guy refused to do so and told me you guys got married so you're no longer fiancé but spouse and I won't take k1 but you need to get k3 visa.

I told him he was wrong but he didn't seem to accept that.

I don't care that he knows nothing about immigration my point is. I really can't get my name changed on ssn?! Before I get a green card?

I don't understand it.

Thanks in advance

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You technically can, but you will have to train some SSA workers. The K-3 visa thing is very wrong. Look in the SSN forum for posts from "I Quit" and then ask for a supervisor. But, if you don't succeed in training them, it makes no difference. You can change it once you have our EAD (apply for AOS in married name).

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Wow, they are still trying to tell people they need to turn their K-1 into a K-3 when they get married? Tell them not to try to give immigration advice since they have no clue what they are talking about and stick to learning their own jobs.

You should be able to change the name on your SSN with your marriage certificate and unexpired I-94. As Harpa said, ask for a supervisor or try a different SSA office, if you have another near enough to you. You can also contact the SSA through their website and send them an email about your situation, if the supervisor is of no help still. Sometimes they will send you a letter you can print out and show your local SSA that you are indeed eligible. Fill out your AOS paperwork in your married name. If the SSA keeps refusing you, then just go back when you get your EAD(about 2-3 months after filing) and change it then. Hopefully you will be able to school them about their own jobs/policies and not have to wait those months.