SS Card Rejected!! K1 Visa Holder

[CowBoE 429]

Then I'm afraid to waste our time. The wait just to see someone is an hour. Is there any guarantee that they will approve it with EAD? Greencard I understand but...

I hope so...

[PreciousMJ 2]

I changed my SS from maiden name to married name after getting married. I presented my marriage certificate and EAD To SSA and they accepted it. I havent received my Green Card yet.

My SS card shows now my married name.

The officer in SSA told me that once I got my GC, I'll have to go back to their office to update my immigration status.

[CowBoE 429]

I changed my SS from maiden name to married name after getting married. I presented my marriage certificate and EAD To SSA and they accepted it. I havent received my Green Card yet.

My SS card shows now my married name.

The officer in SSA told me that once I got my GC, I'll have to go back to their office to update my immigration status.

Yup, to remove the working condition written on the SS card.

This is definitely a multi-step process. :-)

[mymarley 14]

you need your ead... i applied my ssn one time only but before 72days of my i94... they stil can change that...

[Marco&Bettina 502]

you need your ead... i applied my ssn one time only but before 72days of my i94... they stil can change that...

Why do "you need your EAD"? The rejection letter I got from the local SSA office said nothing about EAD. They only mentioned the actual marriage cert, saying they couldn't use the copy I provided.

[eastwoodclint 13]

The K-1 Flow chart and Step-by-Step Guide to getting a Social Security Number (SSN) needs to be updated by VisaJourney.com to reflect use of electronic I-94 to obtain initial SS # (no longer need to wait two weeks to obtain) and flowchart indicating to go back to SS office to change name from maiden to married name. From reading several prior post and my experience, SS office does not want to change SS card maiden name to married name until EAD is issued or temp green card is issued.

My experience:

• Fiancee arrived 10-14-2014
• Went to SS office and obtained SS# on 10-16-2014
• Married on 12-14-2014
• Returned to SS office per "K-1 flowchart" to change name from maiden name to married name on 12-16-2014. Was told by SS agent that name could not be changed until EAD or temp green card received. I asked if he was sure and he replied 100%.
• Retuned on 12-18-2014 after confirming what I read on VisaJourney was correct. Spoke with same person who now needed to ask a supervisor after being shown flowchart from VisaJourney. Supervisor said that name change can take place and to wait 2-3 weeks for new card.
• Returned on 01-22-2015 because we never received new card. Spoke with another agent who stated that system shows the name change occurred but since I-94 is now expired "the system" will not allow her to issue a new card. We have to come back once my fiancée receives her EAD.

Bottom line, you don't have to wait 2 weeks to get SS # and I would suggest to wait after receiving EAD or temp green card to change name from maiden to married name. I don't know what the benefit of doing the name change prior to the EAD of temp green card is. We were able to get a joint bank account and charge card with just providing the SS#.

[Marco&Bettina 502]

The K-1 Flow chart and Step-by-Step Guide to getting a Social Security Number (SSN) needs to be updated by VisaJourney.com to reflect use of electronic I-94 to obtain initial SS # (no longer need to wait two weeks to obtain) and flowchart indicating to go back to SS office to change name from maiden to married name. From reading several prior post and my experience, SS office does not want to change SS card maiden name to married name until EAD is issued or temp green card is issued.

My experience:

• Fiancee arrived 10-14-2014
• Went to SS office and obtained SS# on 10-16-2014
• Married on 12-14-2014
• Returned to SS office per "K-1 flowchart" to change name from maiden name to married name on 12-16-2014. Was told by SS agent that name could not be changed until EAD or temp green card received. I asked if he was sure and he replied 100%.
• Retuned on 12-18-2014 after confirming what I read on VisaJourney was correct. Spoke with same person who now needed to ask a supervisor after being shown flowchart from VisaJourney. Supervisor said that name change can take place and to wait 2-3 weeks for new card.
• Returned on 01-22-2015 because we never received new card. Spoke with another agent who stated that system shows the name change occurred but since I-94 is now expired "the system" will not allow her to issue a new card. We have to come back once my fiancée receives her EAD.

Bottom line, you don't have to wait 2 weeks to get SS # and I would suggest to wait after receiving EAD or temp green card to change name from maiden to married name. I don't know what the benefit of doing the name change prior to the EAD of temp green card is. We were able to get a joint bank account and charge card with just providing the SS#.

Thanks for sharing. My wife already has SS Card in maiden name. We're trying to change it to get it out of the way. But it seems like most here that have responded so far think it's best to wait on EAD. It's just weird that all the SSA said they need is to see the original marriage certificate. I think I will try next week anyway with that just to see what happens & post results here.

Edited January 26, 2015 by Marco&Bettina

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Thank you for your comment! My concern is if I can get my SS card with my Married Name on it. My SS# card is my maiden name. I was thinking if I can get that while my AOS is still pending and what citizenship document they need!

A passport, perhaps?

When I changed my maiden name into a married name on SSN card, I have only shown my marriage certificate, EAD - oddly enough she did not ask until I had offered to her-, and my passport. Oh, I also bring my SSN card and showed to her as well.

[raven52 233]

If you take all your paperwork, to your local SS office, and ask for a supervisor, they will get it right for you, it is what we had to do, and took 4 trips to get it done, hang in there, all this "stuff" takes time and patience.

[mymarley 14]

What i mean she needs here EAD on her case..

if she only applied before 72days of her i94 they can stil change her single name to married name... i only applied once because i followed the instructions i red here on VJ.. thanks VJ

SSA need a basis to change it...soo u need an ID coming from the US government...

Edited January 27, 2015 by mymarley

[Marco&Bettina 502]

What i mean she needs here EAD on her case..

if she only applied before 72days of her i94 they can stil change her single name to married name... i only applied once because i followed the instructions i red here on VJ.. thanks VJ

SSA need a basis to change it...soo u need an ID coming from the US government...

That's new info. I mean, we will get her a Texas ID next week. She can use that when it arrives if what you say is true.

[Mike-eeh and Odie 193]

There you go! That's what I mean cos I didn't get one! They said they need my citizenship document in order to get my SS card with married on it!

What they need is your EAD card. Once they have your EAD card, simply visit the SS office, reapply, and they will issue you a new card via mail.