Getting SS card after marriage

[lou_7979 0]

Hello. My wife, who came on a K-1 visa, went to the social security office today to get another social security card with her new last name on it. But they told her that she has to wait until her I-94 expires (hasn't been 90 days yet) and until she gets a letter from Immigration stating that we are indeed married. Is this true, I haven't heard this from others. Can anyone tell me how it works, how does she get her new ss card after marriage? Thx

[Kez/JWolf 6]

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203410 Suggest that individuals apply for a corrected SSN card to update the SSN record when there has been a name change due to marriage.

Only the marriage document (foreign or domestic) is needed if it meets the following criteria:

-- The new name can be derived from the marriage document, i.e. bride takes the groom's last name, groom takes bride's last name, compound name (with or without hyphen) of each spouse's original name for either or both parties.

Hope this helps

Kez

[lou_7979 0]

Kez, she did bring her original marriage certificate, plus passport, visa, I-94, etc. But they still told her she needs to return after her I-94 expires and she gets this letter from Immigration (which I'm not even sure what letter they are talking about). Has anyone else encountered this situation after they got married and tried to get an update ss card with their new last name?

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203410 Suggest that individuals apply for a corrected SSN card to update the SSN record when there has been a name change due to marriage.

Only the marriage document (foreign or domestic) is needed if it meets the following criteria:

-- The new name can be derived from the marriage document, i.e. bride takes the groom's last name, groom takes bride's last name, compound name (with or without hyphen) of each spouse's original name for either or both parties.

Hope this helps

Kez

[~krakatoa~ 27]

Hello. My wife, who came on a K-1 visa, went to the social security office today to get another social security card with her new last name on it. But they told her that she has to wait until her I-94 expires (hasn't been 90 days yet) and until she gets a letter from Immigration stating that we are indeed married. Is this true, I haven't heard this from others. Can anyone tell me how it works, how does she get her new ss card after marriage? Thx

I don't know for others. All I know is that my waiting for that SS card is longer than applying in my maiden name (3 days I got it in the mail).

You can check the link though http://www.ssa.gov/gethelp1.htm, might help you and wife with the procedure..And try another SS office, usually works!

What I did was I went back to the same SS office that approved my SS application while single then, and then filled up their form and showed them my marriage certificate and passport. They gave me back the copy of the marriage certificate and the application receipt. I am to expect the "corrected" card within 2 weeks. It has been 6 days since I went. I am in CA.

Goodluck!

[~krakatoa~ 27]

Try another SS office.

Edited May 1, 2007 by mysticbluerose

[Ngoc-Anh 1]

well, I am not sure about the agent told you because as soon as your I-94 expires you will have to wait until you got your EAD or GC to apply for a SSC.

The only thing you really need is Passport, I-94 and marriage certificate

[Jashley820 0]

They had no problem giving me my SSN when I brought in my marriage certificate and passport, exactly 10 days after I entered on a K1. I also printed out the SSN instructions from this website, and she referenced it a couple of times.

[I'm Gone 60]

Hello. My wife, who came on a K-1 visa, went to the social security office today to get another social security card with her new last name on it. But they told her that she has to wait until her I-94 expires (hasn't been 90 days yet) and until she gets a letter from Immigration stating that we are indeed married. Is this true, I haven't heard this from others. Can anyone tell me how it works, how does she get her new ss card after marriage? Thx

At which SSA office did the geniuses tell you this?

SSA will not assign an SSN or issue a card to an individual that is within 14 days of his or her alien status expiring. Until the 76th day after entry an individual with K-1 status only needs to provide an unexpired I-94 showing current K-1 status to establish employment authorized status for SSN purposes.

Once, an individual that entered the United States with K-1 status has been in the United States 76 days he or she will need another document, i.e. I-551, I-688B or I-766 to establish employment authorized status for SSN purposes.

RM 00203.500 Employment Authorization for Nonimmigrants:

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203500#C1 RM 00203.410 Evidence of Alien Status for an SSN Card for an Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence:

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203410 Suggest that individuals apply for a corrected SSN card to update the SSN record when there has been a name change due to marriage.

Only the marriage document (foreign or domestic) is needed to establish the name change if it meets the following criteria:

-- The new name can be derived from the marriage document, i.e. bride takes the groom's last name, groom takes bride's last name, compound name (with or without hyphen) of each spouse's original name for either or both parties.

Note: State law must also allow the type of name change wishing to be made

-- The marriage occurred within the past two years

-- The marriage document shows sufficient identifying information, e.g., biographical data

such as age, date of birth or parent's names, and

-- The identifying information matches the information on his/her current Social Security

number record.

The applicant will need to submit an identity document in the old name along with the marriage document if:

-- The marriage occurred within the last two years and has biographical information, e.g.,

age, date of birth or parent's names which does not match our records, e.g., the SSN

record.

-- The marriage occurred within the last two years, but does not show biographical

information, or

-- The marriage occurred over two years ago (with or without biographical information.)

The identity document used to establish the old name must match the name on the current SSN record. The identity document is acceptable even if over two years old or expired.

When issuing immigration documents, the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security issue them in the person’s legal name. The legal name is also generally the name in which the foreign passport was issued.

When an alien applies for an SSN card, SSA presumes the name on the immigration document is the legal name unless the applicant presents evidence of a legal name change (e.g., marriage) that occurred after the immigration document was issued.

This is in addition to proof of current lawful employment authorized status.

You can refer SSA office personnel to EM-06064 for current procedures for a name change due to marriage.

When requesting an SSN card, the documents presented, as evidence must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. SSA will not accept uncertified or notarized photocopies as evidence.

The documents acceptable as evidence of identity are now based on three factors: (1) the applicant’s age, (2) the applicant’s citizenship/alien status, and (3) the relative probative value of documents.

Primary Evidence of identity for an alien:

-- Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (includes temporary I-551 stamp in combination with an

unexpired foreign passport when the I-551 Permanent Resident Card has not yet been issued)

-- Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record in combination with an unexpired foreign passport

-- Form I-766, Employment Authorization card

-- Form I-688B, Employment Authorization card

However, the acceptability of an identity document must be evaluated on a case by case basis by the office processing the application, taking into consideration the applicant's situation and exploring what evidence is available for the person.

You can find detailed information regarding evidence that establishes identity on the SSA Website at:

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203200#E

SSA will not accept an application filing receipt or notice of action in place of an immigration document.

Take the required documents, to the nearest Social Security office.

You can obtain the address and directions to the nearest Social Security office from the Social Security Office Locator, which is available on the Internet at:

http://www.ssa.gov/locator

Note: Individuals that live or receive mail in the Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY and Las Vegas,NV areas must apply in person at a Card Center:

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cf...hp?p_faqid=1412

When an alien requests an SSN or replacement/corrected SSN card, SSA will verify his or her documents and current status with the appropriate Bureau of the Department of Homeland Security. If the initial verification is not available through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system, SSA may need to send Form G-845 for manual verification.

Note: If the applicant has changed his/her name after an immigration document, i.e. I-94, was issued, e.g., married and is now using the married name, but has not obtained a corrected immigration document showing the new name; this is not a name discrepancy for enumeration purposes, i.e. SAVE clearance, if the applicant can provide an acceptable legal name change document to establish the new name.

The 14 day status expiration limit for assigning an SSN and/or issuing a card applies even if an individual submitted his or her application before being within the 14 day period and entered the 14 day period while waiting for his or her status to be verified.

Note: For applications submitted after 01/06/2007 SSA offices can submit an additional electronic verification request, that in most cases eliminate the need for a Form G-845 to be sent.

If your status does not verify through the initial SAVE request be sure that the secondary request has been made and return to the SSA office no more than once a week to see if the SSA office has received a response from the secondary verification request. Be sure to take your document whenever going into the SSA office.

All cards are mailed from Social Security Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland to the postal address provided on the application.

You may find additional SSN and employment information on the Internal Revenue Service Website at:

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/intern...=129227,00.html