how long should i expect to wait for interview date?

[Jeannie & Al 18]

I concur with Nich-Nick - apply for your SSN 10 days after you arrive in the US and before you get married. See what happened to me here as proof - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/442017-ssn-told-i-cant-apply-for-one-as-married-on-k1-visa/

oh ####### - sorry you went through all that. see this lawyer frustrates me a bit.

Would it matter any that my fiance is the man and won't need to change his name or is the main issue some offices not recognizing that he's still here on a K1 after we marry?

[Anna Grant 169]

oh ####### - sorry you went through all that. see this lawyer frustrates me a bit.

Would it matter any that my fiance is the man and won't need to change his name or is the main issue some offices not recognizing that he's still here on a K1 after we marry?

It may matter less as there is no name change involved. However, the main sticking point for me at the first SSA office was the question 'And have you subsequently married?' That starting them off on the whole 'You are no longer a fiancee, so you can no longer use your K1 visa to get an SSN.' They were wrong and I tried to persuade them for some time but they were adamant. I'm no push over but I had to admit defeat and tried another SSA office who were far better trained and knew exactly what to do. You could get an SSA office where they know what they're doing; you might not.

[Azsara 110]

Another day, no mail came. So I called DoS and they told me packet 4 was sent out today and interview is September 24th at 9am

YAY! So relieved!

[Laura. 90]

Another day, no mail came. So I called DoS and they told me packet 4 was sent out today and interview is September 24th at 9am

YAY! So relieved!

Congrats!

[anner87 2]

Another day, no mail came. So I called DoS and they told me packet 4 was sent out today and interview is September 24th at 9am

YAY! So relieved!

Congrats!! See you are still 2 days ahead of us hehe

[Jeannie & Al 18]

It may matter less as there is no name change involved. However, the main sticking point for me at the first SSA office was the question 'And have you subsequently married?' That starting them off on the whole 'You are no longer a fiancee, so you can no longer use your K1 visa to get an SSN.' They were wrong and I tried to persuade them for some time but they were adamant. I'm no push over but I had to admit defeat and tried another SSA office who were far better trained and knew exactly what to do. You could get an SSA office where they know what they're doing; you might not.

good point AG - I'm going to talk to my fiance and the lawyer about it...I think we're okay on the bank account because he is keeping his HSBC acct there and I think they said he can set one up here without it...but sounds like this is much easier to get the SSN number done before we get married.

Another day, no mail came. So I called DoS and they told me packet 4 was sent out today and interview is September 24th at 9am

YAY! So relieved!

yay!! congrats! that's my dad's birthday so it's now even a better day!

[Azsara 110]

Congrats!! See you are still 2 days ahead of us hehe

yea i really have no idea how the system works with giving people dates etc. I guess just like you im relieved its a September date rather than October

Thanks for the congrats guys xx

good point AG - I'm going to talk to my fiance and the lawyer about it...I think we're okay on the bank account because he is keeping his HSBC acct there and I think they said he can set one up here without it...but sounds like this is much easier to get the SSN number done before we get married.

yay!! congrats! that's my dad's birthday so it's now even a better day!

Thanks! What an amazing day to have a birthday on! YAY DAD!

[Enigma23 68]

Another day, no mail came. So I called DoS and they told me packet 4 was sent out today and interview is September 24th at 9am

YAY! So relieved!

Congratulations!!!!! Glad to see you are moving right along!! And you just gave me hope that I can have a Sept. appt too... lol So far all the other miracles fall in place.. this one should too! Glad to see you are doing great!!! Big Hug!! Congrats again!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

oh ####### - sorry you went through all that. see this lawyer frustrates me a bit.

Would it matter any that my fiance is the man and won't need to change his name or is the main issue some offices not recognizing that he's still here on a K1 after we marry?

It probably will go just fine. There are hundreds and hundreds of offices across the US. Some have workers who, like your lawyer, think a K1 is not eligible or don't know how to find the name or any other crazy story. K1s are eligible for 90 days, but the SSA won't process the application when there is only 2 weeks left of your 90 days.

Print off this from the SSA which clearly says a K1 is eligible for a card. if somebody says NO, don't get frustrated and leave. Ask for a supurvisor and try to be helped. https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110211530

My husband had no issues at all. We were already married and had applied for AOS. There is no need for them to ask if you are married. But there is also no telling what any one of thousands of workers might do because a K1 is a rare thing to them.

Edited August 23, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[Anna Grant 169]

good point AG - I'm going to talk to my fiance and the lawyer about it...I think we're okay on the bank account because he is keeping his HSBC acct there and I think they said he can set one up here without it...but sounds like this is much easier to get the SSN number done before we get married.

There are lots of other reasons why it's useful to get an SSN - not just for bank accounts. Officially, an SSN is only supposed to be used so that the government can get taxes off you. However, lots of organizations use it to uniquely identify you. I will need it next week to register for a training course that will lead me to taking a state exam. Theoretically, they don't need the SSN but it makes life a darn sight easier having it. To be added to a spouse's health insurance, it makes it easier. To get your own health insurance, it makes it easier. Life is easier if you get your SSN before you're married. Life for the non-US person is enough of a challenge without adding an unnecessary challenge (you can guess I'm chomping at the bit to get to work - there are only so many classes I can take in preparation for working in the US!)

Another day, no mail came. So I called DoS and they told me packet 4 was sent out today and interview is September 24th at 9am

YAY! So relieved!

Excellent news - congratulations!

[Azsara 110]

Congratulations!!!!! Glad to see you are moving right along!! And you just gave me hope that I can have a Sept. appt too... lol So far all the other miracles fall in place.. this one should too! Glad to see you are doing great!!! Big Hug!! Congrats again!

Thank you! Yea we have been so fortunate with the medical and interview dates ! So far so good! thank u !! xxx

[jola83 19]

Congratulations!!

Another day, no mail came. So I called DoS and they told me packet 4 was sent out today and interview is September 24th at 9am

YAY! So relieved!

[Azsara 110]

Excellent news - congratulations!

Thanks so much Anna!

Congratulations!!

Thanks jola, have u had an update today on ceac? Also maybe worth calling DoS too ? x

[bricklane 0]

Just got my interview date today! 23rd September. Exactly one month today! I called DoS because I saw Azsara's update and the woman said Packet 4 was dispatched today, though there is a bit of confusion about which address it was sent to.

My medical was only one week ago today! So exciting!

Good luck to those still waiting, it seems the Embassy is speeding up a bit now! xxxx

[jola83 19]

No nothing .I think I may call Dos in abit though

Thanks so much Anna!

Thanks jola, have u had an update today on ceac? Also maybe worth calling DoS too ? x