SSN Name change denial due to stamp expiration (before aod)

[cristinea2 7]

Hey guys,

 

I have already issued SSN and went today back to SSO office to change my name but as my stamp is till May 2, they could not issue me a new one. I will actually send tomorrow the I-485+ AP/EAD bundle.

 

Q1 now I should go back to SSO after my i485 approval?

Q2 will I encounter any issues with my SSN to be with my old name?

 

Ps: im planning next week to go at Bank for a joint account with my husband.

 

Thanks in advance!

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

7 minutes ago, cristinea2 said:

Hey guys,

 

I have already issued SSN and went today back to SSO office to change my name but as my stamp is till May 2, they could not issue me a new one.

That's normal. Your immigration name has not been changed yet so SSA usually won't change your SSN name until your immigration name has changed. 

 

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I will actually send tomorrow the I-485+ AP/EAD bundle.

Perfect! Apply for an SSN replacement CARD (not number) on both I765 and I485 ensuring you use your new name on both.

 

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Q1 now I should go back to SSO after my i485 approval?

No. You'll get a replacement card shortly after approval of either (or both) I765 or (/and) I485 in your new name.

 

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Q2 will I encounter any issues with my SSN to be with my old name?

Not for USCIS. Just apply for your DL or state ID in maiden name if still eligible. Once your immigration name has been changed with I765 or I485 approval, you'll go back and update your ID.

 

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Ps: im planning next week to go at Bank for a joint account with my husband.

 

Thanks in advance!

Again, apply in maiden name.

Edited April 20, 2022 by K1visaHopeful

[cristinea2 7]

15 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

That's normal. Your immigration name has not been changed yet so SSA usually won't change your SSN name until your immigration name has changed. 

 

Perfect! Apply for an SSN replacement CARD (not number) on both I765 and I485 ensuring you use your new name on both.

 

No. You'll get a replacement card shortly after approval of either (or both) I765 or (/and) I485 in your new name.

 

Not for USCIS. Just apply for your DL or state ID in maiden name if still eligible. Once your immigration name has been changed with I765 or I485 approval, you'll go back and update your ID.

 

Again, apply in maiden name.

Thank you for your answer. Now my legal name is not my husband's surname? So to all the forms I user my new last name and as previous my old last name. I did not keep my last name as maiden..

Is ok to have as new legal name my husbands surname already?

 

Also at forms I can see the SSN but as new one not replacement, will be replaced automatically as soon as I complete my SSN?

Edited April 21, 2022 by cristinea2

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

1 hour ago, cristinea2 said:

Thank you for your answer. Now my legal name is not my husband's surname?

Yes. Your legal name is any name that appears on your marriage certificate whether the name is attached to your name or not HOWEVER most entities like SSA, the DMV and banks won't recognize your new legal name UNTIL your first immigration benefit is GRANTED (either EAD or GC). Even if it's NOT RECOGNIZED that does not mean it's not your legal name. It still is legally yours to use it.

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So to all the forms I user my new last name and as previous my old last name.

 

Correct. That is how an immigrant legally "changes" their name ie. Receives their first immigration benefit IN that name.

 

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I did not keep my last name as maiden..

Is ok to have as new legal name my husbands surname already?

Yes. Legally that's your new name. 

Legally you can use it as yours as your MC is your legal name change document that entitles you to use any name on it as yours.

 

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Also at forms I can see the SSN but as new one not replacement, will be replaced automatically as soon as I complete my SSN?

Not sure what you mean here?

 

If you read the instructions for both forms, in the SSN section it tells you that you van apply for an original SSN or a REPLACEMENT. The method is the same. You just answer the SSN questions appropriately to fit your situation that you already have an SSN and you only need a replacement card which will come in the name that you applied for the immigration benefit in.

 

"Replaced automatically as soon as you COMPLETE(?) your SSN???"

 

Not sure what you mean here either?

As above, your replacement SSN in your new name will arrive shortly after either your I765 or I485 is approved. You may even get two replacements and that is a non-issue. 

You won't get an SSN replacement card until either benefit is APPROVED. APPLYING for I765 or I485 does not initiate the SSN replacement card process. Being APPROVED for one or both of them means if you applied for the replacement SSN on the forms, your new card will be mailed automatically AFTER approval. 

Edited April 21, 2022 by K1visaHopeful

[cristinea2 7]

All clear now! Thank u so so much!!

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