Social Security .trying to apply under new marries name

[flakeman1 0]

We went to our local Social Security office today.

And applyed for Jenn\'s new SSN thru k-1 entry,

and was told we could not apply under Her new married name,

because it doesn't match whats on their screen..

just under her madian name,, tryed to get him to put it under her maiden name

and he said its best to do it under new married name..

that DHS could only due that.. HMMMMMMM help??

[Karly-n-Bruce 0]

Sounds like you got a typical know-nothing to help you...

I would suggest you read this post from the thread I posted in November 2006 when I was inquiring about getting a SSN after moving to the US with a K-1 visa. Hope it helps.

[lynamon 0]

When I went to apply for my SSN they told me to apply for it in my maiden name because that is the name that USCIS will recognize .. If I applied in my married name it would take much longer.. they told me that when I got my card in two weeks to just come into their office with the marriage certificate and change my name. That's just what I did and I've had no problems

[flakeman1 0]

Thanks everybody...we will go put into maiden name ..for now..

yes,,,, everybody wants SSN to apply for everything..

Bank, Driver Lic. Ins...its endless.....Thanks again..

Mitch and Jen

[joeyjoey 1]

We went to our local Social Security office today.

And applyed for Jenn\'s new SSN thru k-1 entry,

and was told we could not apply under Her new married name,

because it doesn't match whats on their screen..

just under her madian name,, tryed to get him to put it under her maiden name

and he said its best to do it under new married name..

that DHS could only due that.. HMMMMMMM help??

After we were married, our next stop was the SS office. We had our marriage license, her passport with K1 inside. We made the SS application in her new name. No problem. After we received the SS card, we started the AOS process.

Did Jenn have a SS card before? I ask because you said "new SSN" and "it doesn't match whats on their screen". If she's had one before, she can change her name, but she won't get another SS#. Were you using the method of obtaining an original SS card in order to obtain a name change for Jenn? If so, that would easily confuse some of or fine government employees!

[Danlu 0]

I married my wife on the K-1 a week ago. Can she apply for a SSC now without an EAD?

[Jasman0717 9]

If the I-94 is expired you will need to wait for something from the USCIS like an EAD to get the card. Claudeth got her SSN card after she was here two weeks but it took about six weeks using the EAD as evidence to get her name changed after we were married.

[I'm Gone 60]

We went to our local Social Security office today.

And applyed for Jenn\'s new SSN thru k-1 entry,

and was told we could not apply under Her new married name,

because it doesn't match whats on their screen..

just under her madian name,, tryed to get him to put it under her maiden name

and he said its best to do it under new married name..

that DHS could only due that.. HMMMMMMM help??

At which SSA office does this genius work?

Send an e-mail to SSA

http://www.ssa.gov/feedback/

Edited October 14, 2007 by I Quit

[one...two...tree 2,762]

When I went to apply for my SSN they told me to apply for it in my maiden name because that is the name that USCIS will recognize .. If I applied in my married name it would take much longer.. they told me that when I got my card in two weeks to just come into their office with the marriage certificate and change my name. That's just what I did and I've had no problems

Yes. That is the easiest and most problem free way of doing it. It really is 2 steps that must be done so better to keep it simple for them.

[spar-kee 0]

I did the same thing because I got married as soon as I entered the states with no time to apply for a SSN in my maiden name. The guy at our SS office told us that I could not apply in my maiden name even though it "matched what was on the screen" because that wasn't my legal name now that I am married. He would not help us at all. We called the USCIS (I think...) and they said that I would not be able to get my SSN until after applying for my adjustment of status at which time my name will be changed in their computer and "match" with my SSN application. Now what? Is there something more we can do to get my SSN sooner?

[Krikit 1,164]

I did the same thing because I got married as soon as I entered the states with no time to apply for a SSN in my maiden name. The guy at our SS office told us that I could not apply in my maiden name even though it "matched what was on the screen" because that wasn't my legal name now that I am married. He would not help us at all. We called the USCIS (I think...) and they said that I would not be able to get my SSN until after applying for my adjustment of status at which time my name will be changed in their computer and "match" with my SSN application. Now what? Is there something more we can do to get my SSN sooner?

I'd go to another office or ask to speak with a supervisor. I was able to get my SSN in my married name. The person looking after me tried to run me off but I persisted so she found a supervisor to help her out. Read this post by I Quit. It should help.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Same as krikit, I showed up and applied/got my SSN under my married name with no problems. I already had my Washington state ID card under married name and my Canadian marriage certificate. It went smoothly.

[spar-kee 0]

Thanks! These are all great pieces of advice. My husband is ready to go down there and go directly to the supervisor! THANKS SO MUCH!

Edited October 31, 2007 by spar-kee