New SSN issued or keep the same?

[rocket34 0]

Hi all. My fiance entered the US on a K1 visa last week. We have obtained her I-94 number and wish to apply for her SSN # in preparation for our marriage to obtain our license.

The caveat is that she previously worked in the US on a temporary basis a few years back and was issued a SSN # having the words (Valid for work only with DHS Authorization).

When submitting for a SSN #, will she be issued a new SSN# or will her old number just be reinstated? I've read on a few threads that they recommend we not bring our old SSN # to the office. I'm not sure if that really matters as I'm just trying to follow protocol here.

Any advice or clarification is appreciated!

[apple21 953]

I think its best to disclose that she's been issued a SS# before.

[aussie_jason 195]

A SSN is for life, it doesn't expire so she shouldn't even need to go to the SS office except to change her name after marriage as the condition on the card will remain until she becomes a USC.

You shouldn't need a SSN to get a marriage license anyway.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Hi all. My fiance entered the US on a K1 visa last week. We have obtained her I-94 number and wish to apply for her SSN # in preparation for our marriage to obtain our license.

The caveat is that she previously worked in the US on a temporary basis a few years back and was issued a SSN # having the words (Valid for work only with DHS Authorization).

When submitting for a SSN #, will she be issued a new SSN# or will her old number just be reinstated? I've read on a few threads that they recommend we not bring our old SSN # to the office. I'm not sure if that really matters as I'm just trying to follow protocol here.

Any advice or clarification is appreciated!

She will not be issued a new SSN. The restriction - valid for work with DHS auth only - still remains, until he receives her EAD. The SSA will not issue a new number - SSN are for life - nor will they reinstate it. It is one less piece of paper she needs to worry about for she already has a SSN. She needs do nothing in that regards.

[rocket34 0]

Thank you all very much for the quick replies and clarification. Looks like she should keep this old SSN # as it doesn't expire so we won't make a trip to the SS office for now.

From the responses, looks like we'll make two trips to the SSA office later? 1) To make a name change from the marriage license and 2) When she receives her EAD, we'll go to the SSA office and remove the "valid for work with DHS auth only" status.

In the meantime, can I assume for bank accounts and applying for driver license, etc no other steps are necessary?

Thank you again!

Edited February 13, 2014 by rocket34

[aussie_jason 195]

Thank you all very much for the quick replies and clarification. Looks like she should keep this old SSN # as it doesn't expire so we won't make a trip to the SS office for now.

From the responses, looks like we'll make two trips to the SSA office. 1) To make a name change from the marriage license and 2) When she receives her EAD, we'll go to the SSA office and remove the "valid for work with DHS auth only" status.

Only once to change the name, you don't get to remove that condition until you are a USC.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Thank you all very much for the quick replies and clarification. Looks like she should keep this old SSN # as it doesn't expire so we won't make a trip to the SS office for now.

From the responses, looks like we'll make two trips to the SSA office later? 1) To make a name change from the marriage license and 2) When she receives her EAD, we'll go to the SSA office and remove the "valid for work with DHS auth only" status.

In the meantime, can I assume for bank accounts and applying for driver license, etc no other steps are necessary?

Thank you again!

You don't need to worry about the restriction. The EAD and, subsequently, the green card, are the very authorization required for employment. Chances are she will never have to show her SS card to any employer. All they really want to see is the green card.

[rocket34 0]

Thank you Gegel and Aussie Jason!