my SS # has my single name..

[cEzYcHiC 0]

Hello All!

I'm just wondering if anybody could advise us how to change my name in my SS number..

I had my SSN taken care of last week. I applied using my married name and affixed it on my SS5 form.

Presented my I-94, passport, a copy of the page from the SSA (saying that K1 visas are allowed to get SSN and work without DHS authorization)

and our marriage certificate.

The lady there told us to come back today (Monday) to get my SS number.

Now, when I got my SS number, I was just wondering why it still has my single name.

Then, the lady there didn't even mention when should I need my picture taken for my SS card.

All she said is that I should come back with my adjustment of status approved and marital status changed.

For those, who already got their SSN, when did you had your photo taken after filing the SS5 form?

How many days will it take for the SS card be received?

Hope you could advise..

[Slightly Bonkers 0]

You don't need a photo for your SSN

[Carlawarla 1]

Hello All!

I'm just wondering if anybody could advise us how to change my name in my SS number..

I had my SSN taken care of last week. I applied using my married name and affixed it on my SS5 form.

Presented my I-94, passport, a copy of the page from the SSA (saying that K1 visas are allowed to get SSN and work without DHS authorization)

and our marriage certificate.

The lady there told us to come back today (Monday) to get my SS number.

Now, when I got my SS number, I was just wondering why it still has my single name.

Then, the lady there didn't even mention when should I need my picture taken for my SS card.

All she said is that I should come back with my adjustment of status approved and marital status changed.

For those, who already got their SSN, when did you had your photo taken after filing the SS5 form?

How many days will it take for the SS card be received?

Hope you could advise..

You may not be able to get a new SSN with your married name until after you receive your EAD or GC. I had mine in my single name until I had such documentation. Unless this is something new, you don't need a photo for your SSN. I don't know when your I-94 expires, but if it has only 15 days or less time then you'll have to wait for your EAD or GC to get your married name on it.

You can't work right now anyway, so you won't need your card. Also note you'll have the same SS number, that won't change, just the name on it.

[ako 0]

Hello All!

I'm just wondering if anybody could advise us how to change my name in my SS number..

I had my SSN taken care of last week. I applied using my married name and affixed it on my SS5 form.

Presented my I-94, passport, a copy of the page from the SSA (saying that K1 visas are allowed to get SSN and work without DHS authorization)

and our marriage certificate.

The lady there told us to come back today (Monday) to get my SS number.

Now, when I got my SS number, I was just wondering why it still has my single name.

Then, the lady there didn't even mention when should I need my picture taken for my SS card.

All she said is that I should come back with my adjustment of status approved and marital status changed.

For those, who already got their SSN, when did you had your photo taken after filing the SS5 form?

How many days will it take for the SS card be received?

Hope you could advise..

Same thing that happened to me when i applied for my SSN(im a K1 VISA when i arived here)...they still put my single name even if i presented our marriage certificate they told me to come back and change my last name when i will recieve my EAD OR GC...last week we went back to SSS office and change my single name to married name and presented my EAD.

They dont take photos out there so dont worry ....goodluck and be patient!....

Edited March 3, 2009 by ako

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

We were told for K1s that they must find your name in the database of arrivals and the name must be taken from that database. The name is as you wrote it on your I-94. My husband put his first middle and last name on the SS application, but his card could only be issued in first and last name because that's what was on his I-94.

[rheanick 42]

For your SSN, you have to wait for your EAD before you could change your name. I have all of my papers in my maiden name: medical insurance, bank account, SSN. Would change everything once i got my EAD or GC (whichever is appropriate). No photo for SSN.

Hello All!

I'm just wondering if anybody could advise us how to change my name in my SS number..

I had my SSN taken care of last week. I applied using my married name and affixed it on my SS5 form.

Presented my I-94, passport, a copy of the page from the SSA (saying that K1 visas are allowed to get SSN and work without DHS authorization)

and our marriage certificate.

The lady there told us to come back today (Monday) to get my SS number.

Now, when I got my SS number, I was just wondering why it still has my single name.

Then, the lady there didn't even mention when should I need my picture taken for my SS card.

All she said is that I should come back with my adjustment of status approved and marital status changed.

For those, who already got their SSN, when did you had your photo taken after filing the SS5 form?

How many days will it take for the SS card be received?

Hope you could advise..

Edited March 3, 2009 by rheanick

[yuki-lyka 0]

when i went to SS last week of february and apply for SSN i presented my i-94 w/ my marriage certificate. then 1 week after my SS card arrived in my married name already. so i guess it depends on them (SS officer) who assist you if they will allow u to use your married name even if you dont have your EAD yet.

[cEzYcHiC 0]

Hello All!

I'm just wondering if anybody could advise us how to change my name in my SS number..

I had my SSN taken care of last week. I applied using my married name and affixed it on my SS5 form.

Presented my I-94, passport, a copy of the page from the SSA (saying that K1 visas are allowed to get SSN and work without DHS authorization)

and our marriage certificate.

The lady there told us to come back today (Monday) to get my SS number.

Now, when I got my SS number, I was just wondering why it still has my single name.

Then, the lady there didn't even mention when should I need my picture taken for my SS card.

All she said is that I should come back with my adjustment of status approved and marital status changed.

For those, who already got their SSN, when did you had your photo taken after filing the SS5 form?

How many days will it take for the SS card be received?

Hope you could advise..

Same thing that happened to me when i applied for my SSN(im a K1 VISA when i arived here)...they still put my single name even if i presented our marriage certificate they told me to come back and change my last name when i will recieve my EAD OR GC...last week we went back to SSS office and change my single name to married name and presented my EAD.

They dont take photos out there so dont worry ....goodluck and be patient!....

Ahh..I see. I thought they make the SSS cards just like what we have in PI.

Thanks for all the replies!=D

[Angela & Paul 12]

We followed the instructions on VJ Forum and waited 2 weeks after entering the US to go to the SS office.

Angela got her social security card and number in the mail about a week later (in her maiden name).

Then we got married a week later and went back to the SS office to ask them to change her name to the new married name.

She received the new card with the married name a week later.

Now, I did not know how important it is, but Angela got the EAD stamp at JFK when she entered the country.

[Jasman0717 9]

You will need something in your married name like your EAD or Green Card to change your name on teh social security card. At least that is what they told us

[hakuna_matata 0]

You will need something in your married name like your EAD or Green Card to change your name on teh social security card. At least that is what they told us

hi everyone, i just want to ask if it is necessary to change your single name to married name in your SS card?what if you keep

your single name? what would be the effect?

I'm planning to get an SSN before i get married, is that ok? or do i need to be married first before i apply??

thanks..

[cEzYcHiC 0]

You will need something in your married name like your EAD or Green Card to change your name on teh social security card. At least that is what they told us

hi everyone, i just want to ask if it is necessary to change your single name to married name in your SS card? NOT necessary to change your single name in your SS card.

what if you keep your single name? what would be the effect? I don't see any effect on it. It's really up to you.

I'm planning to get an SSN before i get married, is that ok? or do i need to be married first before i apply?? Some prefer to have their SSN after getting married for you to use your married name. Unfortunately, it didn't worked for me since my SS card was issued with my single name since I'm on K1. Now, all I have to do is present my GC for my maiden name to be changed to my married name.

thanks..

Good Luck!

[hakuna_matata 0]

You will need something in your married name like your EAD or Green Card to change your name on teh social security card. At least that is what they told us

hi everyone, i just want to ask if it is necessary to change your single name to married name in your SS card? NOT necessary to change your single name in your SS card.

what if you keep your single name? what would be the effect? I don't see any effect on it. It's really up to you.

I'm planning to get an SSN before i get married, is that ok? or do i need to be married first before i apply?? Some prefer to have their SSN after getting married for you to use your married name. Unfortunately, it didn't worked for me since my SS card was issued with my single name since I'm on K1. Now, all I have to do is present my GC for my maiden name to be changed to my married name.

thanks..

Good Luck!

What if i just keep my single name after i got married? So i don't have to change my name in all my documents or i really need to use my husband's name??

[Slightly Bonkers 0]

You don't need to change your name. There would be no effect either on AOS or on SS.

Lots of men and women keep their own name after marriage.

Your SS card can be issued in your own name, and all your AOS paperwork can be filled in with your own name

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

What if i just keep my single name after i got married? So i don't have to change my name in all my documents or i really need to use my husband's name??

That is your choice. You can use your maiden name, married name, or a combination of both. As long as you change your documents to match the name you plan on using, it's your choice.