Can you apply for AOS before getting SSN

[busta_busta 0]

Hello all,

I was looking at the K-1 Visa flowchart and it says to get the SSN before applying for AOS. We were hoping to apply for AOS so the employment authorization can get processed. My fiance doesn't have a need for SSN immediately, just wanted to make sure it would be ok for us to file the AOS paperwork without a SSN, and then apply for the SSN in a few weeks time.

Thanks

[second stage 14]

just wanted to make sure it would be ok for us to file the AOS paperwork without a SSN, and then apply for the SSN in a few weeks time.

Yes. many have applied for AOS without SSN including myself but do plan on applying for one before your I-94 expires..

[Cécy 44]

Yes you can apply without the SSN.

However.

Keep in mind that under a K1 you have to apply for the SSN before you've been in the US for 73-74 days. After that most Social Security offices don't want to do it until you have your EAD and even sometimes your Green Card.

So if you do want to work, I would advise applying for it, because you will need it to work. An EAD without a SSN is pretty much worthless. You just don't need to do it before you send the AOS to Chicago.

[shellauy 0]

yes