Applying EAD but no SSN yet

[GodgavemeU 1]

Hello fellow VJ'ers!

We got married a little close to the expiration of my K1 visa. We went to SSN Office and was told that I have to wait till my AOS is complete. Now, this is the question: Can I apply for AED now or should I wait till I get my SSN?

Your reply based on experience will be appreciated. Thanks!

[amykathleen2005 441]

Why did you not apply for EAD with AOS? That is what most do.

[GodgavemeU 1]

Why did you not apply for EAD with AOS? That is what most do.

Because I wasn't sure about not having the SSN

[GodgavemeU 1]

Why did you not apply for EAD with AOS? That is what most do.

And yeah, thanks for answering my query with a question!

[iluvmy_hubbybunny 9]

You can apply EAD even if u dont have SSN.. and anyways u will need EAD to apply SSN so u dont have to wait for ur CGC.

[Moomin 292]

Fill out the I765 and submit the relevant supporting evidence along with a copy of NOA1 from AOS. That way, it costs you nothing. You might have to go to a biometrics appointment again if you already went for the AOS. It's still worth it in case AOS is taking a long time. I know it took 7 months for my AOS(without interview). EAD only takes around 3 months.

[AdamandLulu 2]

You can apply your EAD and I-131 application with your AOS even you haven't SSN bcoz there's some state that need your GC before you can apply SSN..EAD and I-131 are free if you file that together with your AOS.

[Dave&Roza 748]

You can apply your EAD and I-131 application with your AOS even you haven't SSN bcoz there's some state that need your GC before you can apply SSN..EAD and I-131 are free if you file that together with your AOS.

As a K-1 visa holder you have a window from about 2 weeks after arrival to 2 weeks before the I-94 expires in order to apply for a SSN. After that period you must wait for the EAD or GC before the SSA will issue a SSC. SInce the original poster did not get a SSN with the K-1 and has not filed for the EAD, he will have to wait for the GC before applying for a SSN. Or he can file the EAD with the NOA1 for the AOS and not have to pay the fee for the EAD. Either way he will have to wait for some work authorization from the USCIS before being able to get the SSC. Your comment about some states does not apply for the SSA as it is a Federal agency. Now for a DL that is state specific.

Dave

[GodgavemeU 1]

As a K-1 visa holder you have a window from about 2 weeks after arrival to 2 weeks before the I-94 expires in order to apply for a SSN. After that period you must wait for the EAD or GC before the SSA will issue a SSC. SInce the original poster did not get a SSN with the K-1 and has not filed for the EAD, he will have to wait for the GC before applying for a SSN. Or he can file the EAD with the NOA1 for the AOS and not have to pay the fee for the EAD. Either way he will have to wait for some work authorization from the USCIS before being able to get the SSC. Your comment about some states does not apply for the SSA as it is a Federal agency. Now for a DL that is state specific.

Dave

Thanks Dave for making it crystal clear.

[Tahoma 2,292]

As a K-1 visa holder you have a window from about 2 weeks after arrival to 2 weeks before the I-94 expires in order to apply for a SSN. After that period you must wait for the EAD or GC before the SSA will issue a SSC. SInce the original poster did not get a SSN with the K-1 I-94 and has not filed for the EAD, he will have to wait for the GC before applying for a SSN. Or he can file the EAD with the NOA1 for the AOS and not have to pay the fee for the EAD. Either way he will have to wait for some work authorization from the USCIS before being able to get the SSC. Your comment about some states does not apply for the SSA as it is a Federal agency. Now for a DL that is state specific.

Dave

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