finally here in america

[inlovewithearl 0]

hello vj people,

finally im here in the good old america.. nice in here guys...clean and fresh..ive been here since 2 days ago and im still a lil groggy from my flight.but all is well all in all.. im with my fiance and its a dream come true for both of us...thanks for all the help....anyway, i just want to know what to do next...what to file. should i go get an ssn right away? what papers do i need..thanks in advance..

joy and rick

[Dan J 277]

You can get an SSN before or after your married, some people have had trouble getting it after. If you dont get it now, you will have to wait until you have a green card.

Once your married and you have the marriage certificate, you can file for AOS, read the AOS guides or go to the AOS forum.

[no name 1]

Welcome.

http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-enter.html

http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-aos.html

[pnd629 0]

I recommend getting your SSN as soon as possible. If you wait too long, they won't give you one until you have employment authorization--and that is probably more than 3 months away. Also, some banks require a SSN. You will want to be added to your SO's bank accounts--it's good evidence for your Adjustment of Status.

Welcome to America!

[msu17 0]

Also, wait around 10 days for your info to get into the system at the SS office before you go to apply for the SS#. It takes around 2 weeks for the # to come in the mail after you apply for it. Congrats on finally being in the US! WOO HOO!

[hmm1 0]

Also, wait around 10 days for your info to get into the system at the SS office before you go to apply for the SS#. It takes around 2 weeks for the # to come in the mail after you apply for it. Congrats on finally being in the US! WOO HOO!

Congrats and good luck to you and your SO...

[inlovewithearl 0]

hello guys, thanks so much..u never let me down... by monday ill be calling ss to go ahead and file.. love u all......

joy n rick

[no name 1]

hello guys, thanks so much..u never let me down... by monday ill be calling ss to go ahead and file.. love u all......

joy n rick

Monday is a federal holiday - offices will be closed. Also, you need to wait 2 weeks to file for your SSN.

[Milka 0]

Congratulations and have a wonderful life in the US!

Congratulations and have a wonderful life in the US!

Congratulations and have a wonderful life in the US!

[JamalNTam 1]

hello guys, thanks so much..u never let me down... by monday ill be calling ss to go ahead and file.. love u all......

joy n rick

Monday is a federal holiday - offices will be closed. Also, you need to wait 2 weeks to file for your SSN.

You'll also need to apply in person at your local SSA office. They will not do anything over the phone.

[dave_ehssa 0]

Congratulations!!!! see u in AOS forum!

[irahaymeh 0]

Hi,

My husband just arrived on May 17th. Does the SS card automatically come in the mail after entry into US? or do we have to go to SS Admin Office to apply?

Thanks for any advice you can give

Tawfiq and Irene

I recommend getting your SSN as soon as possible. If you wait too long, they won't give you one until you have employment authorization--and that is probably more than 3 months away. Also, some banks require a SSN. You will want to be added to your SO's bank accounts--it's good evidence for your Adjustment of Status.

Welcome to America!

[Mary G. 0]

It depends on what you checked on the DS-230. If you checked that you also wanted to apply for a Social Security Number, it should theoretically come in the mail. If you did do this, and if it doesn't come within a month, then I'd say you should go to the Social Security Office and apply in person. If you didn't do this on the DS-230, then you should go apply in person.

Best wishes,

Mary

Hi,

My husband just arrived on May 17th. Does the SS card automatically come in the mail after entry into US? or do we have to go to SS Admin Office to apply?

Thanks for any advice you can give

Tawfiq and Irene

I recommend getting your SSN as soon as possible. If you wait too long, they won't give you one until you have employment authorization--and that is probably more than 3 months away. Also, some banks require a SSN. You will want to be added to your SO's bank accounts--it's good evidence for your Adjustment of Status.

Welcome to America!

[Toledospod 0]

It depends on what you checked on the DS-230. If you checked that you also wanted to apply for a Social Security Number, it should theoretically come in the mail. If you did do this, and if it doesn't come within a month, then I'd say you should go to the Social Security Office and apply in person. If you didn't do this on the DS-230, then you should go apply in person.

Best wishes,

Mary

I checked the box on the DS230 myself to get my SSN when my Green card was issued. Unfortunately, after 4 weeks of waiting once I got here, I didn't receive it. For some peoplwe who did this it worked, but not for me I had to make a visit to the local SS office and line up and apply for a card. Then another 2 weeks of waiting Even though I had a green card before then, I couldn't officially work for almost 2 months Be advised you may be waiting a while

[Jackie&Yosdani 0]

Welcome ..

I dont see why you should wait.. dont waste time and get it..

without it you wont be able to even get a bank account together...

Edited June 1, 2007 by Jackie&Yosdani