If unable to get SSN, apply with AOS or apply for ITIN?

[billding 59]

We plan on getting married soon after she enters, two weeks after at most.

 

We plan to go to an SSA right away, a day or two after she arrives. I'm worried that we'll run into problems and won't be able to get her an SSN before we get married.

 

Is two weeks enough to run around different SSA trying to find one that would issue her an SSN?

 

If not, should we postpone our wedding? (This doesn't seem wise.)

 

If push comes to shove and she doesn't get an SSN, should she file for it with the AOS? If she does, can she apply for an ITIN in the meantime?

 

How long does it take to get an SSN through AOS?

 

Thanks!

[SalishSea 17,818]

3 minutes ago, killbill said:

We plan on getting married soon after she enters, two weeks after at most.

 

We plan to go to an SSA right away, a day or two after she arrives. I'm worried that we'll run into problems and won't be able to get her an SSN before we get married.  You won't need it to get married.

 

Is two weeks enough to run around different SSA trying to find one that would issue her an SSN?  My husband went to the SSA the day after POE.  We got married 6 days later.  His SS card arrived in the mail about a month later.  No issues.

 

If not, should we postpone our wedding? (This doesn't seem wise.)  Why??

 

If push comes to shove and she doesn't get an SSN, should she file for it with the AOS? If she does, can she apply for an ITIN in the meantime?

 

How long does it take to get an SSN through AOS?

 

Thanks!

 

[designguy 1,179]

Do not post the same topic twice 

 

 

[billding 59]

7 minutes ago, designguy said:

Do not post the same topic twice 

 

 

My bad, the page refreshed. I didn't realize it was posted. I already reported the other one to be deleted.

[billding 59]

9 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

 

I know we don't need an SSN to get married but she does for everything else: insurance, banks, etc.

 

My biggest worry is the insurance, the enrollment is only open for a limited time  after marriage and if she doesn't have an SSN, I may not be able to get her on it. 

 

I know it's possible to do those without an SSN too but it can be difficult. I guess I want a more failproof way, or at least a Plan B, C, D

[SalishSea 17,818]

16 minutes ago, killbill said:

I know we don't need an SSN to get married but she does for everything else: insurance, banks, etc.

 

My biggest worry is the insurance, the enrollment is only open for a limited time  after marriage and if she doesn't have an SSN, I may not be able to get her on it. 

 

I know it's possible to do those without an SSN too but it can be difficult. I guess I want a more failproof way, or at least a Plan B, C, D

Are you adding her to an employer-based plan?  Marriage is a qualifying event.  I added my spouse to my plan before his SSN was received.  Once he had his number, we updated it with my employer.  Not an issue at all.

[billding 59]

6 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Are you adding her to an employer-based plan?  Marriage is a qualifying event.  I added my spouse to my plan before his SSN was received.  Once he had his number, we updated it with my employer.  Not an issue at all.

Yes, employer based. I talked to HR but they said that she needs a SSN.

[SalishSea 17,818]

Just now, killbill said:

Yes, employer based. I talked to HR but they said that she needs a SSN.

They are incorrect.

[billding 59]

13 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

They are incorrect.

I know and I think it's in the ACA bill or something. I saw someone quote a line on a thread here but I can't find it right now 

[delish 29]

28 minutes ago, killbill said:

I know and I think it's in the ACA bill or something. I saw someone quote a line on a thread here but I can't find it right now 

 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

13 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Are you adding her to an employer-based plan?  Marriage is a qualifying event.  I added my spouse to my plan before his SSN was received.  Once he had his number, we updated it with my employer.  Not an issue at all.

I did it also, I just had to do it via the phone but I was able to add her.