SNN for K1 visa holders

[Nikol993 17]

Hi ,
I came in USA on K1, two weeks ago.
Can  I still apply for SSN before marriage or do I need to wait after marriage? What is the current  procedure?
Would very much appreciate experience of someone who had  past thought COVID 19 SNN obtaining procedure.
Thank you in advance,

Edited August 28, 2020 by Nikol993

[HRQX 4,145]

45 minutes ago, Nikol993 said:

Can  I still apply for SSN before marriage or do I need to wait after marriage? What is the current  procedure?

The sooner the better. Some even recommend to do it before marriage. Contact your local SSA office to ask for in-person appointment since for most things the offices are currently closed.

[Nikol993 17]

Thank you @HRQX
 I do know that, but I was wondering if that procedure is still valid, having in mind that most of SSA offices are closed due to COVID19.

[HRQX 4,145]

11 hours ago, Nikol993 said:

I do know that, but I was wondering if that procedure is still valid, having in mind that most of SSA offices are closed due to COVID19.

Yes, that is current procedure. You call your local office because each office varies widely: https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp If they don't give you an appointment, your only options are to wait until EAD or GC or send-in your original current passport with SSN application by mail to your local office which is risky.

[Nikol993 17]

Thank you @HRQX
Just an update - we did send via postage my SSN application, alongside with my original passport to the nearest SS administration office.
The SS office received my package on 8th September and on 25th September they returned my passport, and other documentation we provided.
Hopefully,I will soon  receive my SSN.

 

Regards

[HRQX 4,145]

3 minutes ago, Nikol993 said:

Hopefully,I will soon  receive my SSN.

Contact them again if you don't receive anything by the end of next week as the initial issuance deadline is 11/01/20. They can only issue SSN based on your current status in the first 76 days because they require that your I-94 has at least 14 days left. 

[Nikol993 17]

Will do so!
Thanks again!!