When to update things at the SS?

[Cécy 44]

I came here under a B2 tourism visa, 11 months ago.

We got married last friday and I'm hoping we can send the all package within the end of the week.

I have a social security number that I obtained 2 years ago when I was doing an internship in the US, so it's just the information that need to be updated.

So today stupid me went to the DMV and waited 2h only to find out that I should have gone to the SS first Mind you I should have realized that if the clerck said the first thing you need to do is go to the SS, that's what you need to do.

Now I'm wondering since I'm currently under a B2 if I should wait to have the NOA for the AOS, or even wait to have the EAD to go to the SS.

Can someone tell me what to do. I really didn't feel like searching all the previous posts to find out, sorry if the question has been asked before.

Thank you.

[payxibka 10,045]

I came here under a B2 tourism visa, 11 months ago.

We got married last friday and I'm hoping we can send the all package within the end of the week.

I have a social security number that I obtained 2 years ago when I was doing an internship in the US, so it's just the information that need to be updated.

So today stupid me went to the DMV and waited 2h only to find out that I should have gone to the SS first Mind you I should have realized that if the clerck said the first thing you need to do is go to the SS, that's what you need to do.

Now I'm wondering since I'm currently under a B2 if I should wait to have the NOA for the AOS, or even wait to have the EAD to go to the SS.

Can someone tell me what to do. I really didn't feel like searching all the previous posts to find out, sorry if the question has been asked before.

Thank you.

I really do not feel like answering this question today... maybe someone else will....

[Silke 1]

I was told to come back with my EAD or greencard...they didn't accept my NOA when I tried to change my name (like you I already have my ID and SS # and just wanted to change my name).

[Cécy 44]

I was told to come back with my EAD or greencard...they didn't accept my NOA when I tried to change my name (like you I already have my ID and SS # and just wanted to change my name).

Thank you, that's what I was afraid of. So I guess I'll have to wait a few months.

The cops can't blame us for not having an up to date driving license after that.

[Silke 1]

Maybe you should give them a call and ask if they accept the NOA...this might be different from state to state...

[Cécy 44]

I'll try. Thanks for the tip

[I'm Gone 60]

Depends if you want a card in the married name or just want to update the SSN record to get the DL in the married name.

If you want card you need work authorization. If you just want to update the SSN record you will probably just need the marriage certificate. Then once the record is corrected ask for an SSN Verification Printout to get you proof of the change until you are eligible to be issue a card in the married name.

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203510

RM 00203.510 Alien without Work Authorization - Nonwork Need for an SSN

D. PROCEDURE - SSN CARD REQUEST BY ALIEN NOT AUTHORIZED TO WORK

4. Correcting Numident Data When a Replacement Card Cannot Be Issued

If the alien does not provide evidence of work authorization or a valid nonwork reason, explain that no replacement card can be issued.

Although a replacement card cannot be issued, the Numident can be corrected if the alien has provided documentation supporting the change (e.g., a name change).

If the alien provides documentation supporting the change, process the SS-5 to update the Numident information but suppress the issuance of a card. (suppress issuance of the card, and see RM 00202.320 for providing SSN Verification Printouts.)

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Only the marriage document (foreign or domestic) is needed to establish the name change if it meets the following criteria:

-- The new name can be derived from the marriage document, i.e. bride

takes the groom's last name, groom takes bride's last name, compound

name (with or without hyphen) of each spouse's original name for either

or both parties.

Note: State law must also allow the type of name change wishing to be made

-- The marriage occurred within the past two years

-- The marriage document shows sufficient identifying information, e.g., biographical data such as age, date of birth or parent's names, and

-- The identifying information matches the information on his/her current Social Security number record.

The applicant will need to submit an identity document in the old name

along with the marriage document if:

-- The marriage occurred within the last two years and has biographical information, e.g., age, date of birth or parent's names which does not match our records, e.g., the SSN record.

-- The marriage occurred within the last two years, but does not show biographical information, or

-- The marriage occurred over two years ago (with or without biographical information.)

The identity document used to establish the old name must match the name on the current SSN record. The identity document is acceptable even if over two years old or expired.

You can refer SSA office personnel to EM-06064 for current procedures for a name change due to marriage:

http://tinyurl.com/f7s8l

https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202320

RM 00202.320 Issuing Numidents and SSN Verification Printouts

A non-U.S. citizen NH with a valid SSN who does not have current legal immigration status or work authorization from DHS also has the right to a copy of his/her SSN information under the Privacy Act. While a replacement card generally cannot be issued to a NH who does not have current work authorization or a current valid nonwork reason, the SSN verification printout may be provided after the identity of the requestor has been established and, if necessary, any corrective action has been completed to update the Numident and/or Numident Special Indicators.

DO NOT DO NOT give up the old SSN card until you have a new one no matter what the SSA office says. Say the dog ate it. LOL

http://web.archive.org/web/20060210014436/.../lnx/0100201080

RM 00201.080 Field Office (FO) Disposal of Returned Social Security Number (SSN) Cards:

2. Card Returned With Request For Replacement Card or New SSN

If the applicant has a card and requests a replacement card (duplicate or corrected) or a new SSN:

-- Ask the applicant to return the old SSN card. (If the applicant does not have the card with him or her, remind the applicant to return the old card to SSA for destruction or to keep the old card in a secure place [not in a wallet or purse]).

NOTE: Do not forcefully confiscate the SSN card if the applicant refuses to relinquish it. Similarly, return the old SSN card if the applicant requests that it be given back.