Applying for SSA after entry

[llaz 232]

Hello everyone,

 

How long did people wait to apply for their Social Security Number after entry? It says on VJ timeline to wait two weeks I wonder if really that's necessary?

[KULtoATL 1,551]

People nowadays end up applying within a few days upon entry

 

See if you can find him on SAVE before going to SSA: https://www.uscis.gov/save/casecheck

[Dashinka 24,512]

Agreed, I think we applied about 5 days after entry.  We could have gone earlier as Katya's I 94 was already showing in the system.

 

Good Luck!

[LionessDeon 2,060]

I don't think so as long as you have your I-94 printed to take with you.

[Mr Geminian 691]

I waited for a week after entering into the country and checked for online I-94 and printed it and took it along with my passport and a application form and received the SS card in about 8 or 9 working days. Here is where you get your online I-94. Enter your details and get your latest I-94

 

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home#section

Edited August 28, 2017 by Aviinashh M

[chi6488 94]

Not to derail the thread but why does he or she need a SS card so soon?? I plan to also apply for a SS card shortly after arrival into the US but want to understand the benefits.  

 

Pros:  

Driver license

Once married claim as spouse and dependents if any.  If not married at end of year then can claim as dependent and also children for tax deduction

 

No Affect:

Can't work yet with SS card number

[JFH 12,190]

*~*~*moved from "K-1 visa process and procedures" to "social security numbers" where similar questions are asked*~*~*

[Mr Geminian 691]

2 hours ago, chi6488 said:

Not to derail the thread but why does he or she need a SS card so soon?? I plan to also apply for a SS card shortly after arrival into the US but want to understand the benefits.  

 

Pros:  

Driver license

Once married claim as spouse and dependents if any.  If not married at end of year then can claim as dependent and also children for tax deduction

 

No Affect:

Can't work yet with SS card number

Well, to add more people want to do more things with SSN like opening a bank account, a secured credit card, State ID, Insurance etc

[NatO23 235]

11 hours ago, Aviinashh M said:

Well, to add more people want to do more things with SSN like opening a bank account, a secured credit card, State ID, Insurance etc

I agree with this. I was in a rush to get mine so that I could open a bank account and transfer my savings over from the UK, and get a secured credit card, to start building a credit score with hopes of getting a mortgage with my wife in a few months.

 

OP - if your fiancé/spouse is changing their name when you marry (I realise the man doesn't usually do this, but some people do!) then I would advise waiting until that is done so that the SS card has his married name on it. Of course, if he's not changing anything, just go for it after a few days of being in the country as someone else has already advised.

[Mr Geminian 691]

3 hours ago, NatO23 said:

I agree with this. I was in a rush to get mine so that I could open a bank account and transfer my savings over from the UK, and get a secured credit card, to start building a credit score with hopes of getting a mortgage with my wife in a few months.

 

OP - if your fiancé/spouse is changing their name when you marry (I realise the man doesn't usually do this, but some people do!) then I would advise waiting until that is done so that the SS card has his married name on it. Of course, if he's not changing anything, just go for it after a few days of being in the country as someone else has already advised.

Transferring funds from India was my major concern and so I had to open a bank account. I mean i could have transferred funds from Western Union and used a pre-paid Visa or Mastercard that you get at walmart or other stores but why you wanna do it when you can actually open a bank account and since K1 applicants can't work until they get their EAD they can atleast get a secured credit card and start building their credit by atleast using the credit card for groceries, fuel and other bills. 

[pukka 11]

On 8/28/2017 at 10:34 PM, chi6488 said:

Not to derail the thread but why does he or she need a SS card so soon?? I plan to also apply for a SS card shortly after arrival into the US but want to understand the benefits.  

 

Pros:  

Driver license

Once married claim as spouse and dependents if any.  If not married at end of year then can claim as dependent and also children for tax deduction

 

No Affect:

Can't work yet with SS card number

In my state you need a SSN to apply for the marriage certificate!

[abum 324]

On 8/28/2017 at 0:44 PM, KULtoATL said:

People nowadays end up applying within a few days upon entry

 

See if you can find him on SAVE before going to SSA: https://www.uscis.gov/save/casecheck

Not able to use this link to check my status - i mean i entered all the right information (using Alien number or passport number) and all i got was No case found! (i have a legitimate Alien number/I 551 stamp).

[KULtoATL 1,551]

1 hour ago, abumiqdad said:

Not able to use this link to check my status - i mean i entered all the right information (using Alien number or passport number) and all i got was No case found! (i have a legitimate Alien number/I 551 stamp).

As per the page, contact SAVE.help@uscis.dhs.gov if you require further assistance. 

[KAF 56]

On 9/4/2017 at 10:15 AM, abum said:

Not able to use this link to check my status - i mean i entered all the right information (using Alien number or passport number) and all i got was No case found! (i have a legitimate Alien number/I 551 stamp).

Were u able to fix it still? I am having the same problem right now

[KAF 56]

On 8/28/2017 at 4:39 AM, llaz said:

Hello everyone,

 

How long did people wait to apply for their Social Security Number after entry? It says on VJ timeline to wait two weeks I wonder if really that's necessary?

Did you guys able ti get the ssn after applying right away? Or did u guys waited?