K1 Visa SSN

[Ollieh97 20]

Hi everyone, so I arrived in the US on my K1 visa almost 3 weeks ago and I am trying to get my SSN, I have called the local social security office and I have been told that in order to get a number I need proof of my authorization to work or a job offer, as their chart shows that k1s are eligible to work. I know I can’t work on a k1 without the EAD but that can take months to get especially with COVID backlogs at uscis. How have others got their SSN? Is it just a case of my local office not knowing what they are doing? Does anybody have any advice? Thanks 

[HRQX 4,145]

4 minutes ago, Ollieh97 said:

Is it just a case of my local office not knowing what they are doing?

That is the issue. Try a different office. Job offer is not needed. https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/

I need help with my Social Security Number (SSN)

We are prioritizing requests for in-person SSN services for:

• Individuals age 12 or older applying for their first SSN card.
• Individuals who need to update or correct their SSN information (such as your name, date of birth, or citizenship) to obtain income, resources, or medical care or coverage, or other services or benefits (for example filing a tax return, applying for housing, or seeking an Economic Impact Payment).

If you believe you qualify for an in-person appointment, call your local office. You can look up the phone number for your local office by accessing our office locator. Please note that appointments may not be immediately available, depending on local health and safety conditions and staffing.

[Ollieh97 20]

7 minutes ago, HRQX said:

That is the issue. Try a different office. Job offer is not needed. https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/

I need help with my Social Security Number (SSN)

We are prioritizing requests for in-person SSN services for:

• Individuals age 12 or older applying for their first SSN card.
• Individuals who need to update or correct their SSN information (such as your name, date of birth, or citizenship) to obtain income, resources, or medical care or coverage, or other services or benefits (for example filing a tax return, applying for housing, or seeking an Economic Impact Payment).

If you believe you qualify for an in-person appointment, call your local office. You can look up the phone number for your local office by accessing our office locator. Please note that appointments may not be immediately available, depending on local health and safety conditions and staffing.

Thank you. Unfortunately the closest other office is 2 hours away, is this the only other option?

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Ollieh97 said:

is this the only other option?

Maybe contact your local congressman or senator and mention the issues you are having with the local SSA office. What is your city?

[TBoneTX 45,286]

Thread is moved from the Moving to the US forum to the Social Security Numbers subforum.

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13 hours ago, Ollieh97 said:

Hi everyone, so I arrived in the US on my K1 visa almost 3 weeks ago and I am trying to get my SSN, I have called the local social security office and I have been told that in order to get a number I need proof of my authorization to work or a job offer, as their chart shows that k1s are eligible to work. I know I can’t work on a k1 without the EAD but that can take months to get especially with COVID backlogs at uscis. How have others got their SSN? Is it just a case of my local office not knowing what they are doing? Does anybody have any advice? Thanks 

Go to the local office.  If they continue to give you the wrong answer, ask to speak with a supervisor.  Print this https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110211530

 

We had the same problem but this quickly cleared up (however it was a different printout at the time).  Then they asked us why we wanted the SSN.  My answer was "because we are eligible"  Don't back down.  K-1 is eligible without any other documents, BUT you must not wait until the last two weeks of the 90 day period following entry to the US or then you will be out of luck.

[Ollieh97 20]

14 hours ago, HRQX said:

Maybe contact your local congressman or senator and mention the issues you are having with the local SSA office. What is your city?

Dothan, AL

[HRQX 4,145]

19 minutes ago, Ollieh97 said:

Dothan, AL

Congressman Moore: https://barrymoore.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency

Senator Shelby: https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/casework

For Senator Tuberville I couldn't find the Casework page but the following link has a contact form: https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/

Edited March 11, 2021 by HRQX

[Ollieh97 20]

5 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Congressman Moore: https://barrymoore.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency

Senator Shelby: https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/casework

For Senator Tuberville I couldn't find the Casework page but the following link has a contact form: https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/

Thanks for your help!

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We went today for the SSN and were in and out in 5 minutes. I called one office, they said they don’t do in person appointments for 1st time applicants and said we had to mail all documents to them. That was the office close to my work. So we try the office close to our home. Called yesterday and got an appointment for 9am today. Gave the ss-5 form, the printout of the I-94, showed passport and that was it. Said we would have card in 7-10 business days. 

[Reem Hamed 0]

I came with k1 visa april 2020 i didnot have ssn because everything was closed after they open dmv refused to made id because my visa expired so till now i donot have ssn or id i applied for i -485    I -765 i have notice for recieve

It make no sense to wait for green card to have ssn and id as it will take long time to have green card