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A_F   172

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Hi all,

 

I was reading the K1 flow chart and the process for applying for an SSN card. Here is some background. My fiancee has previously been in the US for college on a J1 Visa and got an SSN while here. She has already been issued an SSN, so that shouldn't be an issue. I see in the guide that the SSN card for a K1 will say, "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH INS AUTHORIZATION" however her card currently says, "Valid for work only with DHS authorization". It is my understanding that DHS vs INS authorization has to do with the type of stay, with DHS being temporary. Given that a K1 has immigrant intent, we will need to get her a new SSN card that has "INS authorization" rather than "DHS authorization." Am I understanding that correctly?

 

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Suss&Camm   2,213

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 No, mine said also, DHS she doesn't need a new card until/if she

1. Changes name

2. Gets her GC 

If she down the line becomes a citizen, that's the last time she'll need to go back. 

K1 Visa & AOS

Spoiler

2016-03-19         i-129F Sent
2016-03-24         i-129F NOA1
2016-06-14         i-129F NOA2
2016-07-08         NVC Rec'd
2016-07-12         Case #
2016-07-13         NVC Left
2016-07-14         Consulate Rec'd
2016-07-19         Medical
2016-08-11         Interview Date (approved)
2016-09-06         Issued
2016-09-09         Visa In Hand
2016-10-19         POE Dallas Fort-Worth
2016-10-30         Our Halloween Wedding

2016-11-16         AOS package sent (i-485, i-131, i-765, i-864, g-325a, DS-3025)
2016-11-17         AOS package delivered to Chicago lockbox
2016-11-23         NOA1's by e-mail and text (@ 10:30 pm CT)
2016-11-26         NOA1 hard copies
2016-12-03         Biometrics appointment in mail
2016-12-07         Biometrics (Early walk-in Desoto, appointment was for Dec 13th)

2017-02-17         Notice of card in production by email and text (@8:00 am CT, i-765) - Day 92

2017-02-22         Notice of approval by email and text (@1:00 pm CT, i-765 and i-131) - Day 97

2017-02-22         Notice of card being mailed by email and text (@7:00 pm CT, i-765) - Day 97

2017-02-25         EAD/AP combo card arrived in mail - Day 100

2017-03-03         Notice of green card in production by email and text (@4:00 pm CT, i-485) - Day 106

2017-03-03         Notice of approval by email and text (@6:00 pm CT, i-485) - Day 106

2017-03-11          Green card arrived in mail  - Day 113

2018-12-03          First day to file for ROC (i-751)

 

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A_F   172

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2 minutes ago, Suss&Camm said:

 No, mine said also, DHS she doesn't need a new card until/if she

1. Changes name

2. Gets her GC 

If she down the line becomes a citizen, that's the last time she'll need to go back. 

Thanks for the clarification. I found slightly different bits of info on the USCIS (mentioned both DHS and INS) and SSA (only mentioned DHS) websites so I wanted to double check.

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Suss&Camm Experienced

Suss&Camm   2,213

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9 minutes ago, A_F said:

Thanks for the clarification. I found slightly different bits of info on the USCIS (mentioned both DHS and INS) and SSA (only mentioned DHS) websites so I wanted to double check.

It might be old information, of course double checking everything is really important. Dealing with immigration I might or might not have become slightly obsessive compulsive with reading fine-prints lol.

K1 Visa & AOS

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2016-03-19         i-129F Sent
2016-03-24         i-129F NOA1
2016-06-14         i-129F NOA2
2016-07-08         NVC Rec'd
2016-07-12         Case #
2016-07-13         NVC Left
2016-07-14         Consulate Rec'd
2016-07-19         Medical
2016-08-11         Interview Date (approved)
2016-09-06         Issued
2016-09-09         Visa In Hand
2016-10-19         POE Dallas Fort-Worth
2016-10-30         Our Halloween Wedding

2016-11-16         AOS package sent (i-485, i-131, i-765, i-864, g-325a, DS-3025)
2016-11-17         AOS package delivered to Chicago lockbox
2016-11-23         NOA1's by e-mail and text (@ 10:30 pm CT)
2016-11-26         NOA1 hard copies
2016-12-03         Biometrics appointment in mail
2016-12-07         Biometrics (Early walk-in Desoto, appointment was for Dec 13th)

2017-02-17         Notice of card in production by email and text (@8:00 am CT, i-765) - Day 92

2017-02-22         Notice of approval by email and text (@1:00 pm CT, i-765 and i-131) - Day 97

2017-02-22         Notice of card being mailed by email and text (@7:00 pm CT, i-765) - Day 97

2017-02-25         EAD/AP combo card arrived in mail - Day 100

2017-03-03         Notice of green card in production by email and text (@4:00 pm CT, i-485) - Day 106

2017-03-03         Notice of approval by email and text (@6:00 pm CT, i-485) - Day 106

2017-03-11          Green card arrived in mail  - Day 113

2018-12-03          First day to file for ROC (i-751)

 

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broppy Collaborator

broppy   204

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14 minutes ago, Suss&Camm said:

It might be old information

It is old information. INS was the Immigration and Naturalization Service - a part of the Department of Justice. In 2003 it was moved to the newly created Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and split into USCIS, ICE, and CBP. Older social security cards would mention "INS authorization", newer ones have "DHS authorization".

ryan_1012 Newbie

ryan_1012   1

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Hello,

The number which your fiancé have when she was an international is not a SSN number. DHS just treat that number as a tax number so she can work in school or under program which DHS allows her to work at most 24 hrs per week. When she gets a green card, she need to go to US Social Security Administration ( local office) to show them that she has a green card. they will remove the " Valid for work only with DHS authorization"  in the system and send her a new SSN card. Same number though. Hope this help. :) 

Suss&Camm Experienced

Suss&Camm   2,213

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19 minutes ago, ryan_1012 said:

Hello,

The number which your fiancé have when she was an international is not a SSN number. DHS just treat that number as a tax number so she can work in school or under program which DHS allows her to work at most 24 hrs per week. When she gets a green card, she need to go to US Social Security Administration ( local office) to show them that she has a green card. they will remove the " Valid for work only with DHS authorization"  in the system and send her a new SSN card. Same number though. Hope this help. :) 

Yes, it is an SSN number.

K1 Visa & AOS

Spoiler

2016-03-19         i-129F Sent
2016-03-24         i-129F NOA1
2016-06-14         i-129F NOA2
2016-07-08         NVC Rec'd
2016-07-12         Case #
2016-07-13         NVC Left
2016-07-14         Consulate Rec'd
2016-07-19         Medical
2016-08-11         Interview Date (approved)
2016-09-06         Issued
2016-09-09         Visa In Hand
2016-10-19         POE Dallas Fort-Worth
2016-10-30         Our Halloween Wedding

2016-11-16         AOS package sent (i-485, i-131, i-765, i-864, g-325a, DS-3025)
2016-11-17         AOS package delivered to Chicago lockbox
2016-11-23         NOA1's by e-mail and text (@ 10:30 pm CT)
2016-11-26         NOA1 hard copies
2016-12-03         Biometrics appointment in mail
2016-12-07         Biometrics (Early walk-in Desoto, appointment was for Dec 13th)

2017-02-17         Notice of card in production by email and text (@8:00 am CT, i-765) - Day 92

2017-02-22         Notice of approval by email and text (@1:00 pm CT, i-765 and i-131) - Day 97

2017-02-22         Notice of card being mailed by email and text (@7:00 pm CT, i-765) - Day 97

2017-02-25         EAD/AP combo card arrived in mail - Day 100

2017-03-03         Notice of green card in production by email and text (@4:00 pm CT, i-485) - Day 106

2017-03-03         Notice of approval by email and text (@6:00 pm CT, i-485) - Day 106

2017-03-11          Green card arrived in mail  - Day 113

2018-12-03          First day to file for ROC (i-751)

 

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usmsbow Proficient

usmsbow   802

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On 11/10/2017 at 7:03 AM, ryan_1012 said:

Hello,

The number which your fiancé have when she was an international is not a SSN number. DHS just treat that number as a tax number so she can work in school or under program which DHS allows her to work at most 24 hrs per week. When she gets a green card, she need to go to US Social Security Administration ( local office) to show them that she has a green card. they will remove the " Valid for work only with DHS authorization"  in the system and send her a new SSN card. Same number though. Hope this help. :) 

 

It was a SSN when she was here as a student, and will forever be her SSN. She also doesn't need to get a new card, but she certainly can get one if she wants. 

 

 

Removing Conditions Timeline

Aug. 10, '17: Mailed in I-751

Aug. 21, '17: NOA1

October 23, '18: NOA2- approval

October 30, 18: 10-year GC received

 
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