QUESTION ON GETTING A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN)

[NYCruiser 423]

Yes it matters. One is right, the other is wrong.

NOT necessarily. We are a same sex couple so it can be fiance-fiance or fiancee-fiancee.

[Bjorn&lyne 20]

According to the social security number application instructions, it appears K-1 visa holders do not qualify for social security numbers, unless you have work authorization like an EAD or Green Card. Anyone with experience in this?

From Page 3 on the official SS number application form...

"If you check “Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work” or “Other,” you must provide a document from a U.S. Federal, State, or local government agency that explains why you need a Social Security number and that you meet all the requirements for the government benefit. NOTE: Most agencies do not require that you have a Social Security number..."

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf

[Zedayn 485]

According to the social security number application instructions, it appears K-1 visa holders do not qualify for social security numbers, unless you have work authorization like an EAD or Green Card. Anyone with experience in this?

From Page 3 on the official SS number application form...

"If you check “Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work” or “Other,” you must provide a document from a U.S. Federal, State, or local government agency that explains why you need a Social Security number and that you meet all the requirements for the government benefit. NOTE: Most agencies do not require that you have a Social Security number..."

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf

K-1 visa holders are LEGAL ALIENS ALLOWED TO WORK

Click here and scroll down to where it says K-1: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110211530

I will clarify something here. For SSA purposes, the K-1 classification is a legal alien allowed to work...BUT it doesn't mean you are immediately authorized to work with just the SSN. The SSN you receive as a K-1 visa holder has restrictions on it. You will need employment authorization before you can actually work with the SSN.

[Marco&Bettina 502]

K-1 visa holders are LEGAL ALIENS ALLOWED TO WORK

Click here and scroll down to where it says K-1: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110211530

I will clarify something here. For SSA purposes, the K-1 classification is a legal alien allowed to work...BUT it doesn't mean you are immediately authorized to work with just the SSN. The SSN you receive as a K-1 visa holder has restrictions on it. You will need employment authorization before you can actually work with the SSN.

Which is why when you go to SSA again to change to married name with your EAD, they remove that wording about the work restrictions.

[Zedayn 485]

Which is why when you go to SSA again to change to married name with your EAD, they remove that wording about the work restrictions.

Actually they don't.

The restriction is removed once you have your green card. Having the EAD does not remove the restriction.

[Marco&Bettina 502]

Actually they don't.

The restriction is removed once you have your green card. Having the EAD does not remove the restriction.

Thanks for correcting me.

[Bjorn&lyne 20]

K-1 visa holders are LEGAL ALIENS ALLOWED TO WORK

Click here and scroll down to where it says K-1: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110211530

I will clarify something here. For SSA purposes, the K-1 classification is a legal alien allowed to work...BUT it doesn't mean you are immediately authorized to work with just the SSN. The SSN you receive as a K-1 visa holder has restrictions on it. You will need employment authorization before you can actually work with the SSN.

Thanks for clarifying and adding the link. That makes total sense!

[ziggy1977 3]

my fiancee arrived January 21 2015 in Chicago , then we waited till February 2 2015 to get her SSN at our local office .

she brought her documents required, passport with visa, birth certificate, and I-94 form that we printed online .

we were assuming she would get her SSN in a couple days coz she brought all the docs and the I-94 ..

BUT THE SSN PERSONAL SAID THEY NEED TO CONTACT AND VERIFY HER DOCUMENTS FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES. AND GAVE THIS LETTER .. READ BELOW.....

IS THIS CORRECT ??? OR ANYONE IN THE SAME SITUATION THAT CAN GIVE ME MORE INFO AND TIME FRAME FOR RECEIVING HER SS CARD IN THE MAIL?????

Social security administration

Important information

Social security

2127 w Lawrence ave

Chicago IL 60625

Reference number : 15033XXXXX

Danica XXXXXXXXXXXXX

4113 W XXXXXXXXXXX

Chicago il 60641

Dear Danica XXXXXXXXX

This is to acknowledge that you applied for social security number on February 2 2015

Before we can issue you a social security number card, we must verify the documents you gave us to show your alien status with the federal, state, or local office in the United States that issued the documents. This may take up to 4 weeks…..

If that office verifies the authenticity of your documents, we will mail you a social security number card. If that office does not verify your documents. You are not eligible for a social security number card and we will inform you this in writing..

[vache 0]

my fiancee arrived January 21 2015 in Chicago , then we waited till February 2 2015 to get her SSN at our local office .

she brought her documents required, passport with visa, birth certificate, and I-94 form that we printed online .

we were assuming she would get her SSN in a couple days coz she brought all the docs and the I-94 ..

BUT THE SSN PERSONAL SAID THEY NEED TO CONTACT AND VERIFY HER DOCUMENTS FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES. AND GAVE THIS LETTER .. READ BELOW.....

IS THIS CORRECT ??? OR ANYONE IN THE SAME SITUATION THAT CAN GIVE ME MORE INFO AND TIME FRAME FOR RECEIVING HER SS CARD IN THE MAIL?????

Social security administration

Important information

Social security

2127 w Lawrence ave

Chicago IL 60625

Reference number : 15033XXXXX

Danica XXXXXXXXXXXXX

4113 W XXXXXXXXXXX

Chicago il 60641

Dear Danica XXXXXXXXX

This is to acknowledge that you applied for social security number on February 2 2015

Before we can issue you a social security number card, we must verify the documents you gave us to show your alien status with the federal, state, or local office in the United States that issued the documents. This may take up to 4 weeks…..

If that office verifies the authenticity of your documents, we will mail you a social security number card. If that office does not verify your documents. You are not eligible for a social security number card and we will inform you this in writing..

This is correct (well for me in Michigan) I ended up waiting about 6 weeks and got sent another one of these letters after the first 4 weeks! Now I tried to change my name on my SS card and I have received this exact letter again and am waiting again for my updated card.

I can't say that they were particularly helpful at the office.

[TBoneTX 45,289]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Social Security Numbers subforum -- topic is an SSN issue. ***

[CowBoE 429]

my fiancee arrived January 21 2015 in Chicago , then we waited till February 2 2015 to get her SSN at our local office .

she brought her documents required, passport with visa, birth certificate, and I-94 form that we printed online .

we were assuming she would get her SSN in a couple days coz she brought all the docs and the I-94 ..

BUT THE SSN PERSONAL SAID THEY NEED TO CONTACT AND VERIFY HER DOCUMENTS FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES. AND GAVE THIS LETTER .. READ BELOW.....

IS THIS CORRECT ??? OR ANYONE IN THE SAME SITUATION THAT CAN GIVE ME MORE INFO AND TIME FRAME FOR RECEIVING HER SS CARD IN THE MAIL?????

First, please update your timeline.

Second, were you married at the time she applied for SSN?

If so, was she trying to apply using your last name?

In our case...

1. She arrived in US

2. Applied for SS card (received it in 5 business days)

3. Applied for marriage license (with her SSN...because at the time

it sounded like it was required, but later I'm learning that SSN may

not be required)

4. Got married

5. Went back to SSA to change her last name

and apparently it got rejected without us receiving any notice.

6. We are not waiting for EAD card, before going back to change her SS card name.

[ziggy1977 3]

First, please update your timeline.

Second, were you married at the time she applied for SSN?

If so, was she trying to apply using your last name?

In our case...

1. She arrived in US

2. Applied for SS card (received it in 5 business days)

3. Applied for marriage license (with her SSN...because at the time

it sounded like it was required, but later I'm learning that SSN may

not be required)

4. Got married

5. Went back to SSA to change her last name

and apparently it got rejected without us receiving any notice.

6. We are not waiting for EAD card, before going back to change her SS card name.

no were not married yet

no she applying in her name

[baron555 934]

That's strange. My wife's card showed up 10 business days later including the Xmas holidays.

[TBoneTX 45,289]

A couple of off-topic bickering posts have been removed. Play nicely, folks.

Two similar-themed threads merged. OP, please pose related questions in this thread, rather than starting another new one.

TBoneTX

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[ziggy1977 3]

That's strange. My wife's card showed up 10 business days later including the Xmas holidays.

Ok but did you get this letter ????????????

Dear Danica XXXXXXXXX

This is to acknowledge that you applied for social security number on February 2 2015

Before we can issue you a social security number card, we must verify the documents you gave us to show your alien status with the federal, state, or local office in the United States that issued the documents. This may take up to 4 weeks…..

If that office verifies the authenticity of your documents, we will mail you a social security number card. If that office does not verify your documents. You are not eligible for a social security number card and we will inform you this in writing..