August 2015 K-1 Filers [merged topics]

[tamcloud 92]

Yea but they also recommend you do the SSN before you get married?

Yes, you can absolutely apply for it before you get married. We intend to do that, but won't receive it before we marry. I'm just pointing out that you may not need the SSN to obtain your marriage license and marry. That "requirement" tends to vary by county and may not really be a requirement, even if the county website says it is. So, if you'd like to get the license before the card arrives, give them a call to find out. I went just the other day and acquired our license, and she isn't even in the States, yet. It's good for 90 days, and we plan on her being here on the 14th and us marrying on the 18th - we didn't want to be hindered by the 48 hour waiting period. My SSN was required, because I have one. We'll be married before her's arrives. Since she'll be keeping her last name, we won't need to make that adjustment afterwards on her Social Security card. If you don't want to have to make that change, then you should wait to receive it before the marriage ceremony.

Edited January 22, 2016 by tamcloud

[tamcloud 92]

Yes, you can absolutely apply for it before you get married. We intend to do that, but won't receive it before we marry. I'm just pointing out that you may not need the SSN to obtain your marriage license and marry. That "requirement" tends to vary by county and may not really be a requirement, even if the county website says it is. So, if you'd like to get the license before the card arrives, give them a call to find out. I went just the other day and acquired our license, and she isn't even in the States, yet. It's good for 90 days, and we plan on her being here on the 14th and us marrying on the 18th - we didn't want to be hindered by the 48 hour waiting period. My SSN was required, because I have one. We'll be married before her's arrives. Since she'll be keeping her last name, we won't need to make that adjustment afterwards on her Social Security card. If you don't want to have to make that change, then you should wait to receive it before the marriage ceremony.

Correction...you'll still have to change it after you get married, to reflect the change to your name if there is one.

Edited January 22, 2016 by tamcloud

[Essiej 42]

Congratulations to everyone arrived in the states/married/or further in the process ! Can you guys believe it? We all just speeded trough this process. It is now 6 months ago that we started !

And ck I didnt knew that website, I just read the SSN guide and it said after two weeks u should be in the system lol.

[lueds 6]

I'm sorry to hear this, that's very unfair I hope he'll get his visa soon!!

Thanks for your reply I've read that somewhere too however I've also read it's supposed to be up "immediately". Just waiting for that info to be up on the website so we can apply for my SSN.

I arrived Tuesday and applied for my SSN yesterday (Friday), I was in the system at least as early as Thursday, but possibly within a day. Was told I will receive within 2 weeks. Applied for our marriage license also, have to give 72 hrs notice in TX.

With reference to the 2 week wait: That applied when it was all done manually as I understand. Now they are doing the POE etc electronically you should be able to look up your I94 status immediately, and so apply for your SSN as soon as it shows up. I took my copy of I94, Birth Certificate and Passport, SSN was one of the easiest things I done yet 8-)

Edited January 23, 2016 by lueds

[Meggers 0]

Thank you guys for creating an excellent network. My fiancé's plane just landed stateside and I can't wait until he makes it home this evening.

Warm hugs to everyone who is still waiting to be with their loved one. I hope you get to see them soon.

[Essiej 42]

I arrived Tuesday and applied for my SSN yesterday (Friday), I was in the system at least as early as Thursday, but possibly within a day. Was told I will receive within 2 weeks. Applied for our marriage license also, have to give 72 hrs notice in TX.

With reference to the 2 week wait: That applied when it was all done manually as I understand. Now they are doing the POE etc electronically you should be able to look up your I94 status immediately, and so apply for your SSN as soon as it shows up. I took my copy of I94, Birth Certificate and Passport, SSN was one of the easiest things I done yet 8-)

Oh oops, so I waited two weeks for nothing? So much in laying my trust in the guides here lol. They should change that.

I heared the AOS guide isnt totally accurate either, anyone know?

[lueds 6]

Thank you guys for creating an excellent network. My fiancé's plane just landed stateside and I can't wait until he makes it home this evening.

Warm hugs to everyone who is still waiting to be with their loved one. I hope you get to see them soon.

GRATZ!!! Enjoy your new start 8-)

Oh oops, so I waited two weeks for nothing? So much in laying my trust in the guides here lol. They should change that.

I heared the AOS guide isnt totally accurate either, anyone know?

We are all learning here, that is why this forum operates, we can all help each other. Not sure how to get #Admin to change the guide to reflect the more recent changes.

[Essiej 42]

Thank you guys for creating an excellent network. My fiancé's plane just landed stateside and I can't wait until he makes it home this evening.

Warm hugs to everyone who is still waiting to be with their loved one. I hope you get to see them soon.

Congratz !!!

We are all learning here, that is why this forum operates, we can all help each other. Not sure how to get #Admin to change the guide to reflect the more recent changes.

True that !

[ckibs 52]

I arrived Tuesday and applied for my SSN yesterday (Friday), I was in the system at least as early as Thursday, but possibly within a day. Was told I will receive within 2 weeks. Applied for our marriage license also, have to give 72 hrs notice in TX.

With reference to the 2 week wait: That applied when it was all done manually as I understand. Now they are doing the POE etc electronically you should be able to look up your I94 status immediately, and so apply for your SSN as soon as it shows up. I took my copy of I94, Birth Certificate and Passport, SSN was one of the easiest things I done yet 8-)

That was my impression too however I've been checking on the website and I'm still not showing up on the website as having arrived. I arrived 9 days ago I hope I will show up on the site soon!

Congratulations to everyone arrived in the states/married/or further in the process ! Can you guys believe it? We all just speeded trough this process. It is now 6 months ago that we started !

And ck I didnt knew that website, I just read the SSN guide and it said after two weeks u should be in the system lol.

Lol I know it's crazy!!

Yea you got lucky

Yes, you can absolutely apply for it before you get married. We intend to do that, but won't receive it before we marry. I'm just pointing out that you may not need the SSN to obtain your marriage license and marry. That "requirement" tends to vary by county and may not really be a requirement, even if the county website says it is. So, if you'd like to get the license before the card arrives, give them a call to find out. I went just the other day and acquired our license, and she isn't even in the States, yet. It's good for 90 days, and we plan on her being here on the 14th and us marrying on the 18th - we didn't want to be hindered by the 48 hour waiting period. My SSN was required, because I have one. We'll be married before her's arrives. Since she'll be keeping her last name, we won't need to make that adjustment afterwards on her Social Security card. If you don't want to have to make that change, then you should wait to receive it before the marriage ceremony.

Here it's a 72 hour wait - and I do have to have a SSN in order for us to get married :/

[lueds 6]

That was my impression too however I've been checking on the website and I'm still not showing up on the website as having arrived. I arrived 9 days ago I hope I will show up on the site soon!

Lol I know it's crazy!!

Yea you got lucky

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html

This is the link I used to check my I94 status, and printed out to apply for my SSN, hope this is helpful

Oh.. Also here it was stated online that I needed SSN to apply for marriage license, BUT when we went in they did not say it was needed. If you have contacted the local Social security office and you do need... darn... Hope your I94 detail shows up soon

Edited January 23, 2016 by lueds

[ckibs 52]

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html

This is the link I used to check my I94 status, and printed out to apply for my SSN, hope this is helpful

Oh.. Also here it was stated online that I needed SSN to apply for marriage license, BUT when we went in they did not say it was needed. If you have contacted the local Social security office and you do need... darn... Hope your I94 detail shows up soon

Thanks, that's the website I've been checking several times a day since my arrival lol

We'll be calling on Monday however it states that both parties need to show SSN and such in this state / county.

Hoping I will show up soon

[tamcloud 92]

That was my impression too however I've been checking on the website and I'm still not showing up on the website as having arrived. I arrived 9 days ago I hope I will show up on the site soon!

Lol I know it's crazy!!

Yea you got lucky

Here it's a 72 hour wait - and I do have to have a SSN in order for us to get married :/

Well, that's a bummer. I was hoping your situation would be like our's. Hopefully, you'll have it soon.

[ckibs 52]

Well, that's a bummer. I was hoping your situation would be like our's. Hopefully, you'll have it soon.

Thank you We just want to get married already! lol

[Heather&Kevin 25]

Ooooh! I had no idea I could get an SSN before marriage. That's awesome. It will mean I can sort bank accounts etc. I guess. Instead of waiting months.

I have the I-94 and we haven't married yet (We're in Vegas so we can just do that in the blink of an eye whenever we feel like it)

For the SSN I am filling in the form and in the notes for Q5 it says if I tick "legal alien not allowed to work" (which is the case I believe) then i must provide a document from a US Federal, State or local gov agency that explains why i need a SSN.

Can anyone shed any light on this for me???

Edited January 25, 2016 by Heather&Kevin

[Heather&Kevin 25]

Ooooh! I had no idea I could get an SSN before marriage. That's awesome. It will mean I can sort bank accounts etc. I guess. Instead of waiting months.

I have the I-94 and we haven't married yet (We're in Vegas so we can just do that in the blink of an eye whenever we feel like it)

For the SSN I am filling in the form and in the notes for Q5 it says if I tick "legal alien not allowed to work" (which is the case I believe) then i must provide a document from a US Federal, State or local gov agency that explains why i need a SSN.

Can anyone shed any light on this for me???

Ooops. Sorry. You would think after all these months I would research before firing off a question. HA! It's been a while since the 129... )

So i understand on a K1 I am "a legal alien allowed to work" for the purposes of the SSN application. Good. Stand down!