proof of shared life if I have no SSN

[BIRDFEEDERIN 0]

Hey guys!
I didn’t apply for an SSN when I first came to the U.S., and now I have my green card interview in two weeks. The problem is, I don’t have any shared liabilities with my husband to prove our marriage — we can’t open a joint bank account or get a lease in both our names. What can I do except bringing the photos?Is that a big problem?

[Crazy Cat 43,342]

31 minutes ago, BIRDFEEDERIN said:

Is that a big problem?

Yes.  You need evidence that you are actually living together as a couple.  Time to put on your thinking cap.  Ask yourself "How can I prove we are living as a couple"? 

 

Letter from landlord

Personal affidavits from family or friends (normally weak evidence...but you have no choice)

ANYTHING showing you both living at the same address

Beneficiary documents (insurance, etc)

Healthcare proxy statements

Wills, trusts, etc.

 

 

I strongly suggest you start thinking about the evidence you will need for your I-751 in 2 years after you get through this Adjustment of Status interview.  

 

 

Edited April 15 by Crazy Cat

[MalloryCat 562]

if your partner has a credit card they might be able to add you as an authorized user without needing an SSN. the cards have the same number just with different names

i know i was able to add my husband to my amazon credit card without having his SSN

[BIRDFEEDERIN 0]

thank you guys I really needed this

[wildbug100420 233]

1 hour ago, BIRDFEEDERIN said:

thank you guys I really needed this

Also please complete your timelines. Your EAD section mentioned rfe. Once you get an employment authorization card you can get SSN. 

[JeanneAdil 6,860]

are you on spouse's tax returns?

[W199 391]

Today is tax day. Didn't you file joint taxes together? Or did you file married filing separately? 

[W199 391]

Note, please don't answer "no because I didn't have a SSN".   Because you could have still filed, at least by paper, not to mention it would have saved your husband a lot of money in taxes. 

[Gabriel5454 26]

Are you sure you cannot be added to the lease?  This should not require a social security number.  Also, I am not an expert on the K-1 process, but if you missed the chance to apply for a social security number, I believe you can still apply for an ITIN.  In many cases you could provide this number in lieu of a social security number.

[hplusj 397]

Healthcare coverage

HIPAA release

Prenup

As many bills you can have assigned in your name to the residence as possible.  Many utility companies allow for co-tenants to be added without SSNs needed.  Have your husband update his accounts.  Print everything out.

Edited April 16 by hplusj