Denied a Social Security Number- help!

[GauraD 0]

So, I'm on a K1 visa, just got married, and waited two weeks before going in to apply for my Social Security number so I would be on the government systems- only thing is - the staff at the Gainesville SS office say that you CANT get a SSN on a K1 unless you have your EAD (even though I said I want a card that says 'cant work' and they DO have them- until I get my EAD!) They said the computer REQUIRES the input of the EAD number or it won't go ahead with the processing!! From what I've seen on this website, thats BS! So- I'd like to hear from anyone who entered the US on a K1 (without adjusting from say a student visa or anything- just a K1 like me) and just got their SSN so I can know what you did and which office I should send my documents to because my local one doesnt know anything!! And I need that SSN or I cant get a Driver's License!

Thanks for reading!

[I'm Gone 60]

So, I'm on a K1 visa, just got married, and waited two weeks before going in to apply for my Social Security number so I would be on the government systems- only thing is - the staff at the Gainesville SS office say that you CANT get a SSN on a K1 unless you have your EAD (even though I said I want a card that says 'cant work' and they DO have them- until I get my EAD!) They said the computer REQUIRES the input of the EAD number or it won't go ahead with the processing!! From what I've seen on this website, thats BS! So- I'd like to hear from anyone who entered the US on a K1 (without adjusting from say a student visa or anything- just a K1 like me) and just got their SSN so I can know what you did and which office I should send my documents to because my local one does'nt know anything!!

I know a little about applying for an SSN with K-1 status.

When did you get here? If it has been less than 76 days, you either go back to that office and ask to speak with a manager and tell them to read POMS procedure RM 00203.500 C1 or you try another office.

The mistake you made is saying you want a non work authorized SSN. Did you check off not authorized to work on the application too?

Can't send your documents anywhere. For an original SSN and card you must apply in person.

No such thing as an EAD number. They either use your A# or I-94# to verify your immigration status.

[Goldfee111 3]

gaura u were in gainesville texas??

if yes u need more then a SSN to get the DL...iam in texas too and i went to the DMV and they told me i need the greencard..before iam not permant resident they will give me no DL...in other states u can do it with NOA 1 or with EAD...but not in texas....