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Filed: Country: Philippines
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My wife got her two year GC a month and a half ago. Today she went to get the VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION off her Social Security card. Her current Social Security Card is in her married name.

The Social Security Office refused to process her application, claiming they need to see her marriage certificate. #######!!! They saw it when they issued the card she has now.

My wife said the guy she talked to seemed distracted - he was talking on his cell phone while looking over her application. I told her she should have asked for a supervisor.

Edited by jsnearline

08/28/2004 Engaged

09/22/2004 I-129F submitted

10/01/2004 I-129F Approved

12/15/2004 K1 Issued

12/30/2004 Arrival in US

02/19/2005 Married

01/30/2006 Conditional Green Card Approved

01/15/2008 Conditions Removed and 10 Year Card Issued

03/28/2009 N-400 mailed to Lockbox

07/17/2009 Interview Denver USCIS office RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

08/28/2009 Naturalization Ceremony - US District Court - Denver, Colorado[/b][/u]

09/04/2009 Applied for passport

09/22/2009 Passport approved and mailed

09/24/2009 Passport received

08/26/2009 Naturalization Certificate and Name Change Petition arrive back from State Department

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Posted
My wife got her two year GC a month and a half ago. Today she went to get the VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION off her Social Security card. Her current Social Security Card is in her married name.

The Social Security Office refused to process her application, claiming they need to see her marriage certificate. #######!!! They saw it when they issued the card she has now.

My wife said the guy she talked to seemed distracted - he was talking on his cell phone while looking over her application. I told her she should have asked for a supervisor.

What name is on the I-551 card?

Filed: Country: Philippines
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She had her green card with her. I think the guy she was talking to thought she wanted a name change.

I'm a bit pissed that she had to waste an hour of her time and the person at the Social Security Office didn't even have the decency to give her his full attention.

08/28/2004 Engaged

09/22/2004 I-129F submitted

10/01/2004 I-129F Approved

12/15/2004 K1 Issued

12/30/2004 Arrival in US

02/19/2005 Married

01/30/2006 Conditional Green Card Approved

01/15/2008 Conditions Removed and 10 Year Card Issued

03/28/2009 N-400 mailed to Lockbox

07/17/2009 Interview Denver USCIS office RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

08/28/2009 Naturalization Ceremony - US District Court - Denver, Colorado[/b][/u]

09/04/2009 Applied for passport

09/22/2009 Passport approved and mailed

09/24/2009 Passport received

08/26/2009 Naturalization Certificate and Name Change Petition arrive back from State Department

Posted
She had her green card with her. I think the guy she was talking to thought she wanted a name change.

I'm a bit pissed that she had to waste an hour of her time and the person at the Social Security Office didn't even have the decency to give her his full attention.

Yeah, the social security staff suck! I have always had a hard time with them. Tried to call my local office today, was on hold for 30 minutes before I gave up. Now I have to go make a third visit there tomorrow to try sort my SSN mess out! Good Luck.

LONDON TO CALIFORNIA ....

K1

May 5th 05 - K1 petition sent to CSC

August 23rd 05 - Visa Approved!!!

AOS and EAD

December 5th 05 - AOS and EAD sent

December 16th 05 - NOA's received for both AOS and EAD

December 31st 05 - Receive letter for AOS interview

February 6th 06 - AOS Interview - APPROVED

February 16th 06 - Biometrics Appointment

February 22nd 06 - EAD Approved via e mail

February 27th 06 - EAD card in mail!!!

March 6th 06 - Got a job!

March 17th 06 - Green Card Approval via e mail

March 18th 06 - 'Welcome to America' letter arrives

March 24th 06 - Green Card Arrives!

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For indeed, that's all who ever have."

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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I did mine yesterday with no problem, I didnt even have the card. I just presented my passport and my VA license and that was it. Hmmm who knows with them!!!!

N-400

10/26/09 Sent application to Lewisville TX.

10/27/09 Rec'd Application signed by B. Conteh

10/29/09 Check cashed

11/02/09 Rec'd NOA date showing 10/29/09

11/09/09 Rec'd letter Bio Appointment

11/17/09 Bio Appointment 8am

11/20/09 Called FBI-Prints were sent back to USCIS same day.

12/03/09 Rec'd email from USCIS that the RFE was a mistake.

12/04/09 Rec'd email from USCIS saying that I have been transferred for an interview.

12/07/09 Rec'd letter for interview on 1/11/10 @11am in Fairfax, VA.

01/11/10 Interview completed. Passed test decision can't be made.

03/02/10 Contacted Senator's office...No reply yet!

03/04/10 Senator office called says can take up to 120 days.

04/12/10 Service request filed.

05/12/10 Contacted Senator's office again.

05/12/10 Told over the phone that I was approved. Believe it when I see it!

06/04/10 Senators office tells me the adjudicator who interviewed me thinks I have a criminal record. Send out all paper work showing no criminal record.

06/08/10 Leave for Canada

06/09/10 Get RCMP certificate showing no criminal record. Fax off to senators office.

06/23/10 Approved for Citizenship

06/24/10 USCIS contacts Senators office

06/28/10 Find out that I have been approved for citizenship and they are just waiting to schedule my oath.

07/12/10 Put in line for oath ceremony....wonder how long that will be!

08/18/10 Called USCIS confirmed they sent oath letter for 09/17/2010 at 9am.

09/17/10 Oath ceremony at 9am..... US Citizen!!!! Applied for passport.

Filed: Country: Philippines
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My wife's married name is on the green card and her passport was amended at the Embassy of the Philippines last year to reflect the name change. That wasn't good enough for the guy. Sounds like he was on a bit of a power trip.

08/28/2004 Engaged

09/22/2004 I-129F submitted

10/01/2004 I-129F Approved

12/15/2004 K1 Issued

12/30/2004 Arrival in US

02/19/2005 Married

01/30/2006 Conditional Green Card Approved

01/15/2008 Conditions Removed and 10 Year Card Issued

03/28/2009 N-400 mailed to Lockbox

07/17/2009 Interview Denver USCIS office RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

08/28/2009 Naturalization Ceremony - US District Court - Denver, Colorado[/b][/u]

09/04/2009 Applied for passport

09/22/2009 Passport approved and mailed

09/24/2009 Passport received

08/26/2009 Naturalization Certificate and Name Change Petition arrive back from State Department

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Posted
My wife's married name is on the green card and her passport was amended at the Embassy of the Philippines last year to reflect the name change. That wasn't good enough for the guy. Sounds like he was on a bit of a power trip.

If the same name is on her current SSN record and I-551 card that guy didn't know what he was doing. She just needs proof of identity and work authorization and the I-551 card does both. I would have started yelling for the office manager.

https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203020

RM 00203.020 Number of Documents Required for an SSN Card

3. Replacement SSN Cards

For a replacement card, an alien applicant must present evidence to establish identity and lawful alien status or authority to work. The immigration document may fulfill both requirements.

https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203200#e6

RM 00203.200 Evidence of Identity for an SSN Card

6. Documents for Adult Age 18 and Older

ALIEN: Adult Age 18 and older

1. Primary Evidence

Request a current U.S. immigration document and an unexpired foreign passport.

-- Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card

https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203410

RM 00203.410 Evidence of Alien Status for an SSN Card for an Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence

B. Kinds of Evidence Establishing LAPR Status

Accept any of the following documents as evidence of LAPR status:

1. I-551, Permanent Resident Card

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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Posted (edited)

I guess it is the same as with any government office - sometimes you get people who are really helpful, other times you get a**holes!

I would get back down there and ask to speak to the same person - put them right on what is required and tell them that you expect to have their full attention this time and for them to refrain from taking calls on a cellphone! If he does the same again, just sit there, patiently, but smile as you tell him that when he has finished his call you would like to speak with his supervisor!

Edited by Girona40

Our journey started in 2001 and it's still not over. It's been a rollercoaster ride all the way! Let me off - I wanna be sick!

 
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