AOS and SSN

[mrsSpitze 9]

So I'm almost ready to send out my AOS package.

I do have one concern, I haven't applied for my SSN yet.

Thinking of doing that sometime this week (we waited for the marriage certificate so we don't have to deal with name change).

Would that be an issue if I didn't put my SSN on the forms.. I know it said "if any" but just making sure..

Thanks!!!

[didopage 337]

No issue. SSN is not required to file for AOS. Send your package if it's all ready and complete.

File for a SSN as soon as possible (no later than 2 weeks before your I-94 expiration date).

[Tintin and Mike 127]

No issue. SSN is not required to file for AOS. Send your package if it's all ready and complete.

File for a SSN as soon as possible (no later than 2 weeks before your I-94 expiration date).

[Dave&Roza 748]

So I'm almost ready to send out my AOS package. I do have one concern, I haven't applied for my SSN yet. Thinking of doing that sometime this week (we waited for the marriage certificate so we don't have to deal with name change).

I do not want to be a kill joy, but given the education of the local SSA employee you may have problems getting the SSN in the married name without a second trip. Here is what you should do:

Go to your local SSA office with the I-94 that is valid for at least 2 weeks, the passport, a birth certificate or seconday form of ID and the Marriage Certificate. Complete the SS-5 form and wait. When called note all details like the day, time, how long the wait was and the name of the person you are dealing with. Present the SS-5 and any documents they ask for and see what happens. If they cannot find you in the SAVE data base or say that you cannot get the SSC in the married name, politely ask for a supervisor. Note this person's name as well. Try again. If they insist that you are no longer eligible for the SSN because of marriage, thank them and leave. Go home and send an e-mail to the main SSA office so they can give you a e-mail to educate the local employees. If you do not get an e-mail from the main SSA office, go back and apply in the MAIDEN name. Then go back and change the name using the Marriage Certificate. You are supposed to be able to apply in the MARRIED name but there are those SSA employees that think once you get married the visa is no longer valid and you need the EAD or GC. FYI the visa was invalidated once it was used to enter the US.

Good luck,

Dave

Edited June 19, 2013 by Dave&Roza

[mrsSpitze 9]

I do not want to be a kill joy, but given the education of the local SSA employee you may have problems getting the SSN in the married name without a second trip. Here is what you should do:

Go to your local SSA office with the I-94 that is valid for at least 2 weeks, the passport, a birth certificate or seconday form of ID and the Marriage Certificate. Complete the SS-5 form and wait. When called note all details like the day, time, how long the wait was and the name of the person you are dealing with. Present the SS-5 and any documents they ask for and see what happens. If they cannot find you in the SAVE data base or say that you cannot get the SSC in the married name, politely ask for a supervisor. Note this person's name as well. Try again. If they insist that you are no longer eligible for the SSN because of marriage, thank them and leave. Go home and send an e-mail to the main SSA office so they can give you a e-mail to educate the local employees. If you do not get an e-mail from the main SSA office, go back and apply in the MAIDEN name. Then go back and change the name using the Marriage Certificate. You are supposed to be able to apply in the MARRIED name but there are those SSA employees that think once you get married the visa is no longer valid and you need the EAD or GC. FYI the visa was invalidated once it was used to enter the US.

Good luck,

Dave

Yikes!

We will be bringing all documents you've mentioned. Hopefully I don't have t go through with the second trip. Praying...

But will be prepared for the worst.

Thanks Dave!