SSN after marriage on k1

[joy717 4]

Hi all. Thanks to the great advice on this forum I applied for my SSN prior to marriage with all the correct documentation. The lady actually said at the appointment that I would defiantly be sent the SSN and then gave me the letter to say I applied pending the DHS check. However my case never came up on SAVE at all. So we got married and filed AOS and all the forms and I ticked that I needed an SSN as I figured there was a problem. I contacted SS again and the agent said that he could tell that my application had an error on it by one digit on my i94 but that it would have to be changed in person with my i94 and ID and gave me an appointment for next week - his only concern was to go before the i94 expired. I still have about a month left on my i94 but I applied for AOS with my new name and have received my I-797c with this new name on it. Is there any point in going to this appointment? Will DHS now have me under a different name?

 

I have been in the US about 2 months now and I don't really feel like I need the SSN urgently at the moment until I get my EAD. I also don't want to apply for something in error or make a problem for myself further down the line. Would it be recommended to go to the appointment and just see what the SS advise?

[JeanneAdil 6,405]

Having the SS # is so  helpful /  yeah,  keep the appointment

1.  to get driving license

2.  to add to insurance policies (as some companies have issues with no SS#)

3.  to be added to bank account with no issues 

4.  name changes on  SS card after marriage is normal 

[joy717 4]

Thanks for the response. I do not need a drivers license for at least the next two years. I have been added to the health insurance and bank accounts without the SSN already. 

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Go and show the i-94 and your ID in maiden/visa name. Get SS in maiden name now. Change it to married name after you receive your EAD/AP or green card in married name.