SS # And What Their Website Says

[Wyld Blu 35]

Hi,

I am a bit confused. As our wedding date approches, my K1 fiance and I have been looking into the AOS and also a SS# for him. According to the many posts I have read here, he is fully able to get his SS# before the AOS. However, according to the Social Security website, one of the documents he is required to show is work eligibility. What is this exactly? To me, it sounds like they are requiring the EAD which we won't have at least until after we file his AOS. This is very confusing.

-Blu-

[rsn 135]

Hi,

I am a bit confused. As our wedding date approches, my K1 fiance and I have been looking into the AOS and also a SS# for him. According to the many posts I have read here, he is fully able to get his SS# before the AOS. However, according to the Social Security website, one of the documents he is required to show is work eligibility. What is this exactly? To me, it sounds like they are requiring the EAD which we won't have at least until after we file his AOS. This is very confusing.

-Blu-

As a K1 holder, you are work authorized. Go ahead and apply for your SSN. Your EAD/GC is proof of that authorization, which you must obtain to legally work.

[Wyld Blu 35]

As a K1 holder, you are work authorized. Go ahead and apply for your SSN. Your EAD/GC is proof of that authorization, which you must obtain to legally work.

So, his K1 visa is his proof of eligibility to work and then the EAD is his authorization to work?

Thank you!

-Blu-

[When2RNLove 6]

Hi,

I am a bit confused. As our wedding date approches, my K1 fiance and I have been looking into the AOS and also a SS# for him. According to the many posts I have read here, he is fully able to get his SS# before the AOS. However, according to the Social Security website, one of the documents he is required to show is work eligibility. What is this exactly? To me, it sounds like they are requiring the EAD which we won't have at least until after we file his AOS. This is very confusing.

-Blu-

Just by showing your I-94 and valid passport, you should have been able to obtain an SS#, which is what I did in my wife's case days after she arrived in the US. A K1 does NOT give one the autorization to work. This must be authorized at POE or when doing the AOS period.

[DoneWaiting 15]

Hi,

I am a bit confused. As our wedding date approches, my K1 fiance and I have been looking into the AOS and also a SS# for him. According to the many posts I have read here, he is fully able to get his SS# before the AOS. However, according to the Social Security website, one of the documents he is required to show is work eligibility. What is this exactly? To me, it sounds like they are requiring the EAD which we won't have at least until after we file his AOS. This is very confusing.

-Blu-

You are able to obtain a SS # since your arrival as a K1 nominee. You will advise your CSR at the SS office your current status. You should wait at least 2 week after arriving to visit your local office. Your SS will be issued with restrictions - work permit only. I did this for my fiancee 2 weeks after the arrived in NY. Bring your passport that should have the I-94 and visa stamp [K1]

[Victor&Cory 1]

In any case, download and print this internal email from this link..... http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=otherforms. It is called SSN K-1 Authorization. Basically the email states that since year 2000 all K-1 holders are authorize to apply for SSN without needing the GC first. Also you might want to print RM 00203.500 from the SSN website at https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203500.

Hope this helps and good luck.

PEACE...............

[Wyld Blu 35]

Thank you all for your help! This cleared up the confusion and now we are looking for our local office.

-Blu-()