Can my K-1 fiancee marry me, apply for SSN in maiden name, and later change her name on SS card based on a marriage that occurred before she applied for her card?

[jaysaldi 213]

As the title says, I want to know if a K-1 fiancee can marry first, then apply for SSN using maiden name (to avoid manual verification issues) and later change from maiden to married name based on the marriage that occurred before she got her social security card?

 

And if the answer is no, would she be able to change to married name if green card and EAD are issued in married name?

[D and P 71]

Hi, Jaysaldi. You and your fiance can get marry after she already in the US. You can not change her name to married name in her first SSn card claiming, only in single name. It will confuse them. this is my experienced. she will get her married name when she applies her AOS then everything EAD, AP and green card is in married name. Good luck

 

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

  You should never lie about martial status to a US agency .   They share data extensively.   Either apply before marriage or wait.  NEVER lie 

[Unlockable 7,315]

*** One post removed for TOS violation (advocating lying). Lying should NEVER be considered during this process.

 

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[NikLR 13,231]

She should apply for the SSN right away.  It's just easiest. 

She can change the card afterward. 

[payxibka 10,047]

2 hours ago, NigeriaorBust said:

  You should never lie about martial status to a US agency .   They share data extensively.   Either apply before marriage or wait.  NEVER lie 

SS application form doesn't even ask for marital status 

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

It does ask what your name is.  You either change it at marriage or submit a legal request afterwards to change you name.