June 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Waiting2005 18]

Hello All,

 

I hope everyone is progressing in their journey.  

 

i am looking into getting a Social Security Card for my finance who just arrived in the US.  Does anyone have any advice on this.  I keep reading she can't get one unless she can work here but I think she needs one to get Married.

 

Thanks!

[K1visaHopeful 2,867]

15 minutes ago, Waiting2005 said:

Hello All,

 

I hope everyone is progressing in their journey.  

 

i am looking into getting a Social Security Card for my finance who just arrived in the US.  Does anyone have any advice on this.  I keep reading she can't get one unless she can work here-Nope! but I think she needs one to get Married-Double Nope!!

 

Thanks!

For "not fake news" please check out the following link:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

[Greenbaum 12,259]

13 hours ago, Waiting2005 said:

Hello All,

 

I hope everyone is progressing in their journey.  

 

i am looking into getting a Social Security Card for my finance who just arrived in the US.  Does anyone have any advice on this.  I keep reading she can't get one unless she can work here but I think she needs one to get Married.

 

Thanks!

As a K-1 Visa Holder you are eligible to receive a SSN upon producing a valid I-94 (unexpired). Do not wait until you only have a few weeks left until your I-94 expires to file for a SSN. Many SSA (Social Security Administration) offices will not allow you to file for a SSN if your I-94 is about to expire (generally 14 days prior to the expiration on your I-94). On the other hand, you should also not file for a SSN too soon either.

 

You should wait 2 weeks after you arrived in the US before applying for a SSN. UPDATE: It's been reported recently that you no longer need to wait 2 weeks till you are in the SAVE database that you can go the next business day. If you go too soon your record of arrival will not be in the SAVE-ASVI system yet (what is SAVE), and it will require manual verification from the USCIS. As this will add weeks to the period it takes to process the SSN, it is advisable to attempt to wait the two weeks to be safe. If you have waited the 2 weeks and they tell you they cannot verify your arrival record via the SAVE database, then personally return on another day to have them search again -- thus eliminating the manual verification (you don't want to do the manual verification as it adds so much more time to the process).

 

To apply for a SSN you will need to go to your local SSA office and bring the documents below. These documents are proof of your eligibility to file for a SSN:

 

1. The SS-5 form  download and complete the application (they have some at the office if you forget).
2. Your Passport (with the K-1 Visa attached)
3. Your valid I-94
4. Another form of valid ID (birth certificate will do nicely)
5. You should also print and bring the document RM 10211.530 , in the event that the agent is not knowledgeable that K-1/K-2 are eligible to receive a SSN.

 

Make sure to bring all the documents above because some offices have staff that are not aware that a K-1 Visa Holder is eligible to file for a SSN. A friendly reminder is a nice thing to have -- if not you could be turned away incorrectly

Once you have successfully applied for your SSN, the SSN card will come in the mail in about 2 weeks.

K2 visa holders must first have a work permit (EAD) to get a social security number.

After marriage

Carry your marriage certificate to the social security office to get the social security card in the new name. If you applied for a social security number before marriage, you can go back to the social security office after marriage and get your name changed on your social security card.

 The social security card will be marked “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH USCIS AUTHORIZATION”.  That means, you need to get your EAD first before you can actually work.  Hopefully, when you submitted your AOS you included the EAD. If not you will now need to submit the paperwork for an EAD prior to working.

[JB yang 10]

finally im done with  my us embassy interview today and im APPROVED😊 they didn't get anything from me even to look my documents except for my birth certificate  cenomar nbi and passport that's it and they only ask me 3 questions it was too fast😊 yeheyy thank so much for the people who help to answer my questions here.

[Mike & Tanja 309]

6 minutes ago, JB yang said:

finally im done with  my us embassy interview today and im APPROVED😊 they didn't get anything from me even to look my documents except for my birth certificate  cenomar nbi and passport that's it and they only ask me 3 questions it was too fast😊 yeheyy thank so much for the people who help to answer my questions here.

congrats

[JB yang 10]

17 minutes ago, Mike & Tanja said:

congrats

thank you

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[BluesDancer 147]

On 9/11/2018 at 7:11 AM, JB yang said:

finally im done with  my us embassy interview today and im APPROVED😊 they didn't get anything from me even to look my documents except for my birth certificate  cenomar nbi and passport that's it and they only ask me 3 questions it was too fast😊 yeheyy thank so much for the people who help to answer my questions here.

Congratulations to the both of you, we wish you the best!!! 

[JB yang 10]

10 hours ago, BluesDancer said:

Congratulations to the both of you, we wish you the best!!! 

thank you!

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[Ann and Meet 95]

Hello Everyone, 

I hope everyone is well. My fiance had his interview on Sept 7th and was approved, I also went to India to be with him for his interview. 

Now, I am trying to start the next process. I have a question about the NOA2 expiration. Our NOA2 is good until October 8th. Now, my question is what does it mean, is it only for interview and approval or we have to get married before that and have all documentation for adjustment of status sent to USCIS before October 8th. I have read it can be extended but not much in regards to how to extend it. 

Also, if you guys can guide me to adjustment of the status forum so I do everything correctly for that. Thank you so much to everyone's help and answering my questions. I really really appreciate this forum. I wish everyone only the best, now I will update my timeline. 

[K1visaHopeful 2,867]

21 minutes ago, Ann and Meet said:

Hello Everyone, 

I hope everyone is well. My fiance had his interview on Sept 7th and was approved, I also went to India to be with him for his interview. 

Now, I am trying to start the next process. I have a question about the NOA2 expiration. Our NOA2 is good until October 8th. Now, my question is what does it mean, is it only for interview and approval or we have to get married before that and have all documentation for adjustment of status sent to USCIS before October 8th. I have read it can be extended but not much in regards to how to extend it. 

Also, if you guys can guide me to adjustment of the status forum so I do everything correctly for that. Thank you so much to everyone's help and answering my questions. I really really appreciate this forum. I wish everyone only the best, now I will update my timeline. 

It means you had to have your interview and be approved by the NOA2 expiry date. You could have extended it in four month increments if you had to but now that you are approved, that date doesnt mean much.

 

I'll let someone else chime in on the form links as I'm tired. Today was "apply for SSN before marriage day". My peti works til 3am and we had to be up by 7 to get there for 9am. Was still 19th in line. 

PS. My SS application is going through the "manual check" as the info on my K1 Visa stamp "doesnt match" my immigration info with USCIS. The agent didnt understand why he didnt get approval right away as he was knowledgable on the K1 right to SSN before AOS.

PSS. Maybe because he added the word "Can"  to my hometown name as that's what my Canadian Passport said for place of birth and he swore he must go by what my passport says (even though it obviously stood for "Canada".

Or maybe it's because my father's whole middle name didnt "fit" in his system so he had to leave out a letter.

Handed me a paper with the info that he input into his system from my passport WITH the errors that I tried to correct but he wouldnt let me and I had to confirm it was all correct even though it wasnt and now I wait. Should have notice within 7 days if I have been approved for a SSN and in another 30 I'll get it in the mail if I'm approved. 

*1 hour and 15 minutes in and out.

**19th in line for "New" applications alone when I arrived 10 minutes before opening.

***Location: Marietta GA

****Nice Agent. Knowledgable on K1's but not on reading passports or what to do in an exception (I feel bad for the 60% non English speaking foreigners in there. I must have heard at least 10 different languages being spoken while I waited). Nice guards, help out with explaining what to do and where to go. Busy location. 28 service windows.

Edited September 14, 2018 by K1visaHopeful

[Ann and Meet 95]

4 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

It means you had to have your interview and be approved by the NOA2 expiry date. You could have extended it in four month increments if you had to but now that you are approved, that date doesnt mean much.

 

I'll let someone else chime in on the form links as I'm tired. Today was "apply for SSN before marriage day". My peti works til 3am and we had to be up by 7 to get there for 9am. Was still 19th in line. 

PS. My SS application is going through the "manual check" as the info on my K1 Visa stamp "doesnt match" my immigration info with USCIS. The agent didnt understand why he didnt get approval right away as he was knowledgable on the K1 right to SSN before AOS.

PSS. Maybe because he added the word "Can"  to my hometown name as that's what my Canadian Passport said for place of birth and he swore he must go by what my passport says (even though it obviously stood for "Canada".

Or maybe it's because my father's whole middle name didnt "fit" in his system so he had to leave out a letter.

Handed me a paper with the info that he input into his system from my passport WITH the errors that I tried to correct but he wouldnt let me and I had to confirm it was all correct even though it wasnt and now I wait. Should have notice within 7 days if I have been approved for a SSN and in another 30 I'll get it in the mail if I'm approved. 

*1 hour and 15 minutes in and out.

**19th in line for "New" applications alone when I arrived 10 minutes before opening.

***Location: Marietta GA

****Nice Agent. Knowledgable on K1's but not on reading passports or what to do in an exception (I feel bad for the 60% non English speaking foreigners in there. I must have heard at least 10 different languages being spoken while I waited). Nice guards, help out with explaining what to do and where to go. Busy location. 28 service windows.

Thank you very much. I really appreciate your feedback and I am very sorry you had to go through that. Once my fiance comes here, I am also dreading the same situations, lots of things to do. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

On ‎9‎/‎14‎/‎2018 at 4:38 PM, K1visaHopeful said:

It means you had to have your interview and be approved by the NOA2 expiry date. You could have extended it in four month increments if you had to but now that you are approved, that date doesnt mean much.

 

 

It's too late for you K1visaHopeful but for others you can ask for a supervisor if you want further clarification of any issues you are having while at the Social Security office. It will get sorted out.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

On ‎9‎/‎14‎/‎2018 at 4:18 PM, Ann and Meet said:

Hello Everyone, 

I hope everyone is well. My fiance had his interview on Sept 7th and was approved, I also went to India to be with him for his interview. 

Now, I am trying to start the next process. I have a question about the NOA2 expiration. Our NOA2 is good until October 8th. Now, my question is what does it mean, is it only for interview and approval or we have to get married before that and have all documentation for adjustment of status sent to USCIS before October 8th. I have read it can be extended but not much in regards to how to extend it. 

Also, if you guys can guide me to adjustment of the status forum so I do everything correctly for that. Thank you so much to everyone's help and answering my questions. I really really appreciate this forum. I wish everyone only the best, now I will update my timeline. 

They prefer that your case be interviewed within that four month "window". The NOA 2 can be extended up to a year by your Embassy but with good reason and the Embassy doesn't need to extend the NOA2 for the "one" year from expiration. The new extension, if approved, will be for an additional 4 months. Extensions are in the form of 4 month extension with each approval till you reach one year. If you need to go beyond a year then you must go to the end of the line and begin the process from 129f over again and pay the fees. You must provide a reason for the NOA 2 extension when requesting the extension from your Embassy.

 

Now, my question is what does it mean: It's only for the interview for your visa.

 

[Do] we have to get married before that and have all documentation for adjustment of status sent to USCIS before October 8th. No it only pertains to the Embassy portion. For the AOS after marriage it's stipulated you must marry and submit your paperwork.

 

Also, if you guys can guide me to adjustment of the status forum so I do everything correctly for that. http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

 

I think that pretty much answers all your questions. Good luck and we really really appreciate you!

 

[K1visaHopeful 2,867]

4 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

It's too late for you K1visaHopeful but for others you can ask for a supervisor if you want further clarification of any issues you are having while at the Social Security office. It will get sorted out.

Thanks for the reassurance @Greenbaum. I'm okay with it. Not too surprised on the situation either, lol. Its "under review" on Save CaseCheck. I'll keep monitoring.

[ameownow1 41]

My fiance has his interview at the london embassy at 0900. I'm so nervous! I hope it goes well.😊