SSN Problems

[cp1436 0]

My fiancee went yesterday to the local SS office and they told her that her numbers were not in the system. We waited almost 4 weeks until we tried to obtain the SSN, as suggested on the VJ guides, and her information still wasn't in the system. We plan on having the wedding in about a month, and in my state (TN) she must have a SSN before Marraige Certificate can be issued. Is there any thing I can do to see why and/or when her information will be entered into the system?

[Bosco 1]

My fiancee went yesterday to the local SS office and they told her that her numbers were not in the system. We waited almost 4 weeks until we tried to obtain the SSN, as suggested on the VJ guides, and her information still wasn't in the system. We plan on having the wedding in about a month, and in my state (TN) she must have a SSN before Marraige Certificate can be issued. Is there any thing I can do to see why and/or when her information will be entered into the system?

I don't know what to advise about SS#, however, I would say make sure that the SS# is absolutely required. Many states say it is required - this is usually on their website or information line - but if you actually talk to someone, they may tell you it is not actually required. This was the case in my state (MD) and I have heard others say the same is true where they live.

I hope it works out.

Rebecca

[olutayo82 0]

My fiancee went yesterday to the local SS office and they told her that her numbers were not in the system. We waited almost 4 weeks until we tried to obtain the SSN, as suggested on the VJ guides, and her information still wasn't in the system. We plan on having the wedding in about a month, and in my state (TN) she must have a SSN before Marraige Certificate can be issued. Is there any thing I can do to see why and/or when her information will be entered into the system?

Hey you,

you are from Tennessee right?If i am correct, your fiance does not need SSN before you get married.

I am from Tennessee too.When i called, i asked them about a K1 Visa status.They told me all the fiance needs is the copy of the passport where the k1 visa is stamped and the 1-94 arrival /departure record. i as the U.S Citizen would need by SSN and possibly passport/BC to show citizenship.

I also asked the county clerk what are the requirements for getting marriage certificate, i was told as long as i pay $4.00, for each copy , i'm good.

Call the county clerk in Nashville and verify this.

Unless you meant something else.

I called the SSN office and they advise 2 wks after the fiance arrival, one should apply for the SSN by coming into the office.I don't know why yours took 4 wks but that should not deter you from getting married.

[I'm Gone 60]

My fiancee went yesterday to the local SS office and they told her that her numbers were not in the system. We waited almost 4 weeks until we tried to obtain the SSN, as suggested on the VJ guides, and her information still wasn't in the system. We plan on having the wedding in about a month, and in my state (TN) she must have a SSN before Marraige Certificate can be issued. Is there any thing I can do to see why and/or when her information will be entered into the system?

SSA will not assign an SSN or issue a card if your status has expired or is within 14 days of expiring.

K-1 status is good for 90 days, so that only gives you 76 days to be assigned an SSN and issued a card. After that time you will need an EAD or I-551 card to establish authorization to work. Before that time your I-94 showing K-1 status is the document that establishes authorization to work for SSN purposes.

The status/documents of all aliens must be verified before SSA will assign an SSN and/or issue a card and the 14 day limit applies even if you pass the 76th day while waiting for your status to be verified.

The SSA office will try to verify your status through the SAVE system while you are in the office. If they can't, they will send a form G-845 to immigration for manual verification. This could delay the assigning of an SSN and/or issuing a card for weeks and some times months.

If the SSA office does send the G-845, suggest that you go back to the SSA office no more that once week with your documents to (1) ask them to check SAVE again (2) ask if they sent a G-845 (3) if yes, did it come back (4) after 30 days ask if they have followed up on the G-845 by calling or sending another mark “second request.”

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203720

RM 00203.720 Verifying Immigration Documents

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203735

RM 00203.735 Requesting Online (Primary) Verification By SAVE

You can try calling the SSA Regional Office if you have waited at least 30 days and your local SSA office doesn't seem to be concerned about following up on the G-845

http://www.ssa.gov/otherssasites/

Refer them to:

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203740

RM 00203.740 Requesting Additional (Manual) Verification By DHS

Step 6

DHS should respond to SSA within 15 federal work days after receiving the Form G-845. If DHS does not respond within 15 federal work days from the receipt of the G-845 from SSA, follow-up with the DHS, USCIS Immigration Status office. (Allow 15 days plus five additional federal work days of mail time for the G-845 to be received at and returned from DHS. Follow local practice to follow-up with DHS.

Some SSA offices have an arrangement with the DHS, USCIS office to telephone for the follow-up contact; other SSA offices send a copy of the original G-845 annotated “second request.”) If the DHS response is still not received within 15 federal work days after the follow-up contact (if the follow-up is by mail allow five additional federal work days of mail time for the G-845 to be received at and returned from DHS), make a second follow-up contact. If the DHS response is not received within 15 federal workdays (again, if the follow-up is by mail, allow five additional federal work days of mail time for the G-845 to be received at and returned from DHS), after two follow-ups, contact the Regional Office (RO). Also report to the RO any trend that shows a serious deviation by DHS from the above time frames. The RO will consult with central office.

Edited March 17, 2006 by mdyoung