Married as K1, can't change name on SSC

[RedSheep 0]

Hi guys,

I got married on my K1 visa and went in to have my name changed but they refused!!! They say I can only change the name after getting the green card (which will happen I-don't-know-when).

Is that right?? I always thought there were K1 people out here who did change their name on the SSC before getting the GC.

My problem is that I can't get a drivers license, nor bank account nor a job using my new name!!! I'm like #######!!!!! My old name is NOT VALID anymore but they make me use it everywhere just because of this dumb SSC issue...

Does anyone have experience with this?

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

You can't work anyway before you get your EAD. With the EAD you'll be able to change your name with the SSA.

[ricpope 13]

my wife got her SSC before we got married, about one week after entering the country. we got married within three weeks and had her name changed on her SSC. i had to speak to a supervisor because the agent was new.as long as you have two weeks left before the I-94 expires, you can change the name. if not then you will have to wait until you have the GC. my wife has her EAD and now she can get a Driver license.i hope you had enough time left before the I-94 expired.