I have read numerouns people have got married, got there SSN then applied for AOS on a k1 visa. Firstly, how exactly do i do this? what exact documents do i need to take in? When i was in the office i got told i either had to have a work permit or a green card to get one.

Secondly, what is the point in getting a SSN before the EAD arrives as can't you not use it anyway?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=ssn

SSN's are needed for lots of reasons - to open bank accounts, get on your spouse's health insurance, and to establish credit. Depending on the state, you might need an SSN to get a driver's license. You'll probably want to get a jump on things like that before you can work.

If you arrive on a K1 visa you can apply for a SSN at anytime upto 2 weeks before the expiry date on your I-94.... if you have not applied and received the SSN by the 76th day from arrival then you will have to wait until you have either a EAD or a Greencard to get a SSN....

SSN can be needed to open bank accounts, be added to medical insurance & car insurance, to get a State Drivers licence or State ID card. there are many many thing where you will need a SSN...

Kez

When am I legally required to provide my Social Security number:

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cf....php?p_faqid=78

hi thanks for your replies, but i sent in my I-94 when applying for my I-485! Does this mean i do in fact have to wait now until i get my EAD??

I think you were only supposed to send a copy.

15. Evidence of eligibility.

B. Based on admission as the K-1 fiancé(e) of a U. S.citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen.

Attach a copy of the fiancé(e) petition approval notice, a copy of your marriage certificate and your Form 1-94.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

How Do I Know If I Need Original Documents?

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

you were only meant to send in a photocopy of your I-94 the original should have remained in your passport.... you have no choice but way for your EAD or Greencard....

Kez

the way we read it was to send the original, and the customer service representative confirmed this. tho it wouldn't be the first bit of bad advice they gave us....

I agree it's poorly written, but without the I-94 you are screwed until the EAD card is received. Next time ask someone here, rather than calling the misinformation line.

What's so crazy about the whole SSN thingy is...a K-1 holder can apply for SSN prior to I-94 expiration (90 days) without a greencard or EAD, BUT a K-3 holder, which is valid for 2 years, CAN NOT APPLY for SSN without the greencard or the EAD. Sucks!

SSA made an exception for K-1s because of the time limit. K-1s can applied for EADs under the A6 category and INS was having trouble getting them out to people before the 90 days was up, so SSA made the exception. K-3s have no problem with status expiring before the EAD is issued.