Getting an SSN after I-94 has expired

[paknet 0]

Hi,

My wife and stepson arrived here in July on K-1 (fiance) and K-2 visas. She and I are now married, and we've already received a Notice of Action for their Adjustment of Status, as well as for their I-765s. However, I did not get them social security numbers prior to the expiration of their I-94s. So, my question is: What do I now need to do so they can get social security numbers?

If I end up having to request ssn's for reasons other than employment, what are considered valid reasons? For example, getting health insurance, opening a bank account, etc. -- all require an ssn.

TIA,

Paul

[Kez/JWolf 6]

You will have to wait for the EAD or greencard to get a SSN now....

Nothing else you can do.... SSA will not issue on because you want to open a bank account... get health insurance... etc

You can do all of those things without a SSN you just have to look around for someone willing to do it...

[Waiting in Vancouver 6]

Hi,

My wife and stepson arrived here in July on K-1 (fiance) and K-2 visas. She and I are now married, and we've already received a Notice of Action for their Adjustment of Status, as well as for their I-765s. However, I did not get them social security numbers prior to the expiration of their I-94s. So, my question is: What do I now need to do so they can get social security numbers?

If I end up having to request ssn's for reasons other than employment, what are considered valid reasons? For example, getting health insurance, opening a bank account, etc. -- all require an ssn.

TIA,

Paul

You should have applied for the SSN prior to the 76th day (I think it is) of your I-94 ... Anytime after that they will not issue a SSN card ... Unfortunately you missed the boat on that and now have to wait till you get the EAD or greencard ...

[paknet 0]

Thanks for the information. Can you tell me how long it typically takes to get the EAD after the NOA? They have their biometrics exam in about a week.

Thanks.

Hi,

My wife and stepson arrived here in July on K-1 (fiance) and K-2 visas. She and I are now married, and we've already received a Notice of Action for their Adjustment of Status, as well as for their I-765s. However, I did not get them social security numbers prior to the expiration of their I-94s. So, my question is: What do I now need to do so they can get social security numbers?

If I end up having to request ssn's for reasons other than employment, what are considered valid reasons? For example, getting health insurance, opening a bank account, etc. -- all require an ssn.

TIA,

Paul

You should have applied for the SSN prior to the 76th day (I think it is) of your I-94 ... Anytime after that they will not issue a SSN card ... Unfortunately you missed the boat on that and now have to wait till you get the EAD or greencard ...