Can my husband get an SSN?

[Lady A 51]

Hello all! My husband came in on my K-1 visa in January and at the time he came in we called to schedule an appointment to get a Social Security number. The representative we spoke with told us we were not able to do so until he had adjusted his status and we just learned this is incorrect. Unfortunately it’s too late as we are married. Is there any way to get an SSN now? He can’t even open an account or get a license without this. Any help appreciated! 

[Crazy Cat 41,857]

To get a SSN, he will now have to wait until he gets either his EAD or Green Card.........the employee was wrong.  

Edited May 6, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[beloved_dingo 1,979]

1 hour ago, Lady A said:

Hello all! My husband came in on my K-1 visa in January and at the time he came in we called to schedule an appointment to get a Social Security number. The representative we spoke with told us we were not able to do so until he had adjusted his status and we just learned this is incorrect. Unfortunately it’s too late as we are married. Is there any way to get an SSN now? He can’t even open an account or get a license without this. Any help appreciated! 

I was able to add my husband to my existing bank account before he had his SSN. It depends on the bank. I was also able to add him as an authorized user on my Capital One credit card before he had an SSN. 

 

We were in the same boat, received bad info from the SSA office, and after 3 trips down there we were just out of luck. All because the first person told us it was "too soon" for him to get an SSN (which wasn't true) and they wouldn't allow us to get one after we got married. 

 

Regardless, it'll be fine. It wasn't that big of a deal for us to wait until he got his employment authorization (EAD). 

Edited May 6, 2022 by beloved_dingo

[Chancy 6,241]

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