Social Security number for K-1 s

[BKelly 1]

Wasnt sure where to post this , but since hes in on K-1 thought I would post it hear. So I called the Social Security office as we had planned to go down to the office to get his SS number. I was told he could not get a SS card due to the fact he cannot work. I said we need this inorder to open up a joint bank account as the bank requires a ss number before the account can be open . How are we suppose to meet the requirements when we AOS if we cant even obtain a number (joint bank account ect. ) ?

[BKelly 1]

Wasnt sure where to post this , but since hes in on K-1 thought I would post it hear. So I called the Social Security office as we had planned to go down to the office to get his SS number. I was told he could not get a SS card due to the fact he cannot work. I said we need this inorder to open up a joint bank account as the bank requires a ss number before the account can be open . How are we suppose to meet the requirements when we AOS if we cant even obtain a number (joint bank account ect. ) ?

[Darnell 8,478]

don't pay attention to anyone on the phone.

K-1 visa holders with valid I-94s are legally able to get a SSN.

Most folk that work for the SSA are stupid, not well trained, and don't give a sh|t about their job, and make stuff up all the time.

Have a read, twice.. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/405546-ssn-howto/

Edited May 31, 2013 by Darnell

[BKelly 1]

don't pay attention to anyone on the phone.

K-1 visa holders with valid I-94s are legally able to get a SSN.

Most folk that work for the SSA are stupid, not well trained, and don't give a sh|t about their job, and make stuff up all the time.

Have a read, twice.. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/405546-ssn-howto/

Thought so! Thanks So much she had me hot ... She was like call immigration. You know that government loop where no one knows anything and cant help you cause its not there job lol. Immigration would have been like um we dont deal with SS # you will have to call them lol

[skiptex 225]

you can get a social.. take your I-94 to the OFFICE>. what city are you in? is there a large legal/illegal immigrant population?

austin does.. and it was no problem.. (reason i say that is they will have seen more requests for SSN card requests of your nature)

the SSN will say something like "NOT FOR WORK" or something of that nature..

also.. if you get married and want to make a name change.. you have do it prior to 2 weeks before you I-94 expires!! they will not change it after that!.. just a little fyi

this was at AUSTIN SS office

[skiptex 225]

double post

[BKelly 1]

you can get a social.. take your I-94 to the OFFICE>. what city are you in? is there a large legal/illegal immigrant population?

austin does.. and it was no problem.. (reason i say that is they will have seen more requests for SSN card requests of your nature)

the SSN will say something like "NOT FOR WORK" or something of that nature..

also.. if you get married and want to make a name change.. you have do it prior to 2 weeks before you I-94 expires!! they will not change it after that!.. just a little fyi

this was at AUSTIN SS office

He will not need to do a name change , but thanks for the info , I being a Cit will do the name change , have the marriage licence and they gave me a nice packet for this with instructions. We have to go to the Roanoke Va office. its an hour away ... Plan to do this Monday its been 2 weeks since he entered and we have his printed I-94 . Will let you guys know how it goes! Once we file AOS what will we need to do , about the not able to work on his SS card? Obviously have to wait for the Authorization to work..

[JohnR! 5,495]

Wasnt sure where to post this , but since hes in on K-1 thought I would post it hear. So I called the Social Security office as we had planned to go down to the office to get his SS number. I was told he could not get a SS card due to the fact he cannot work. I said we need this inorder to open up a joint bank account as the bank requires a ss number before the account can be open . How are we suppose to meet the requirements when we AOS if we cant even obtain a number (joint bank account ect. ) ?

They should be able to get your fiance a SSN on his K-1 only. Consider going to the SSO in person. If they still refuse to issue him a SSN, get him a ITIN instead. You can do it at the SSO. The ITIN is a SSN-like number he can use as he would a SS until he gets his SS card.

Good luck!

Edited May 31, 2013 by Gegel

[Inky 1,110]

How to get a SSN http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

[Darnell 8,478]

uhm - he came on on 18 May 2013 - so 2 things to note:

1. i say try next thursday - maybe the SAVE system has his record by then from CBP and

2. he has a real paper I-94? If not, get one from that new online system thingie , to bring in to the SSA office.

[skiptex 225]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/433476-social-security-number-for-k-1-s/

other post on same topic from same op..

[BKelly 1]

uhm - he came on on 18 May 2013 - so 2 things to note:

1. i say try next thursday - maybe the SAVE system has his record by then from CBP and

2. he has a real paper I-94? If not, get one from that new online system thingie , to bring in to the SSA office.

Hopefully the system has him in , You now have to go to a web-sight to print off a copy of the I-94. He came in on the 18th correct. Thanks all of you guys for the help. I also saw that I accidentally double posted . Sorry about that .

[BKelly 1]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/433476-social-security-number-for-k-1-s/

other post on same topic from same op..

Sorry for the double post . Not sure what happened there .

They should be able to get your fiance a SSN on his K-1 only. Consider going to the SSO in person. If they still refuse to issue him a SSN, get him a ITIN instead. You can do it at the SSO. The ITIN is a SSN-like number he can use as he would a SS until he gets his SS card.

Good luck!

Thanks for the advice!

[JohnR! 5,495]

Sorry for the double post . Not sure what happened there .

Thanks for the advice!

NP!!!.. It happens all the time...

You're welcome and good luck!!!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Wasnt sure where to post this , but since hes in on K-1 thought I would post it hear. So I called the Social Security office as we had planned to go down to the office to get his SS number. I was told he could not get a SS card due to the fact he cannot work. I said we need this inorder to open up a joint bank account as the bank requires a ss number before the account can be open . How are we suppose to meet the requirements when we AOS if we cant even obtain a number (joint bank account ect. ) ?

I wrote out a very detailed thing on how to get a SSN for somebody who has difficulty understanding the guides. It explains how you handle an uninformed worker that a K1 is "legal alien allowed to work" and eligible for a SSN based on the class of admission. If you want to read it, go here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428857-my-full-story/?p=6258653