K-1 process and social security number

[Ms. Clarke 32]

When a spouse come over on a k-1 visa and gets married  how soon can the obtain a social security number? And what do they need to get one? 

[Georgia16 2,858]

We went to the Ssn the day after we arrived on the K-1 visa. Went back and changed name after the marriage. 

[JFH 12,190]

*~*~*moved from “K-1 fiancé visa progress reports” to “social security numbers” where this question is often discussed*~^~*

[Crazy Cat 41,808]

51 minutes ago, Ms. Clarke said:

When a spouse come over on a k-1 visa and gets married  how soon can the obtain a social security number? And what do they need to get one? 

Under normal circumstances, it is recommended that a K-1 FIANCE entrant apply for a SSN BEFORE marriage...but I think the SS offices are still closed.

[Crazy Cat 41,808]

 

[Doublepike 53]

1 hour ago, Ms. Clarke said:

When a spouse come over on a k-1 visa and gets married  how soon can the obtain a social security number? And what do they need to get one? 

Same answer as above. I applied a week after I entered US. Do things as soon as you can. Don’t wait on it.

[Scandi 4,166]

I applied for my SSN 4 days after I landed in the US. Definitely do it before marriage if possible, as some SSA employees seem to think that the rules of the K-1 visa changes after you get married and refuse to issue you a SSN (in maiden OR married name).

 

Obviously things are a little different now due to covid-19. Not sure if SSA are even open.