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Social Security Number with a K1

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Adam D   32

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Hi,

 

I just wanted to double-check something. I have arrived on my K1 visa (17th January, POE Philadelphia International Airport - couldn't have been smoother!)

 

I have seen the guide on this website that suggests I should wait 2 weeks to make sure I am on the 'SAVE-ASVI' system. What I am less sure about is the possibility of applying for the SSN in advance of getting my I-485 (I will apply for my I-765 at the same time). I went to the Social Security website and it says:

 

"If you do not have permission to work: Lawfully admitted noncitizens can get many benefits and services without a Social Security number. You do not need a number to conduct business with a bank, register for school, apply for educational tests, obtain private health insurance, apply for school lunch programs or apply for subsidized housing. You cannot get a Social Security number for the sole purpose of obtaining a driver's license."

 

My K1 allows me to apply for a permission to work but I understood that it was not in itself a permission to work. So the Social Security Administration website appears to be saying I can't apply for one until I get my I-765. The advice on this site points to being able to apply for a SSN once the 2 week window has passed and in any event no later than 14 days prior to my I-94 expiring (this will be 16th April, almost 2 months after the wedding).

 

Am I being over-cautious about this? Have others arriving on a K1 been able to get their SSN in advance of receiving I-765 authorization?

 

Thanks

 

Adam

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Chardon Ne'   71

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Get it now! lol

Pkg Sent:9/13/16


Received at Chicago Lock box: 9/16/16


Received Texts: 9/30/16


NOA1 Received: 10/4/16 : Receipt Date of 9/19/16


Bio Appt letter Received: 10/12/16


Bio Appt completed: 10/24/16


Card in production: 11/17/16


Combo Card received 11/25/16

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DrEllaNJ   288

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Once you obtain your EAD, you can work, so you wouldn't get the SSN solely for drivers' licence purposes. And it does make applying for a DL soooo much easier. So yes, I'd recommend to go get it ASAP, especially now that you still have time to sit in waiting rooms for a long time...

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TBoneTX   45,309

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Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the Social Security Numbers subforum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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