K1, Green Card, Name Change, Social Security #, Work Permit.

[malexander801 0]

I married my K1 Fiancée and should have the Marriage Certificate within a few days. I know my next step is form I-485 to get a Green Card. In what order do I need to complete the following steps?

1. Name Change

2. Work Permit  

3. Social Security Card

[geowrian 22,335]

Your marriage certificate (assuming you use your married name on it) is a legal name change document in the US.

 

Work Permit = EAD. You file that with your AOS (to save money from filing it afterwards).

SSC: I believe you can do this once you get the marriage certificate showing your legal name change.

[Scandi 3,970]

Recommended.. Social Security card right after you land in the US. AOS/EAD/AP right after you get married and receive your marriage certificate.

[Dashinka 23,247]

Do you have more than two weeks left on the I94 from the original K1 entry? If so,you can still apply for the SSN,  it if not, proceed to the AOS and file form I765 (Work permit) with the I485 package at no extra charge.  You can also file for the Advaced Parole, form I131 at the same time again at no extra charge.

 

Good Luck!