ID for SSN Application?

[amysaid 9]

In reading through the guides, they state that for a K3 visa holder to obtain a SS card, you have to bring:

1.

The SS-5 form you downloaded and filled out (they have some at the office if you forget).

2.

Passport (with the K-2, K-3, or K-4 Visa in it)

3.

your valid I-94

4.

another form of valid ID (as defined in the SS-5 instructions)

5.

A valid EAD

We have the passport, the I-94, the EAD, and the SS form, but I am not sure what qualifies for another form of valid ID. In the SS5 form, it states that a passport works as ID for evidence of age, and for evidence of identity it needs to be something with your legal name and biographical data (like a photo), wouldn't the EAD work for that, since it has a name and photo? If so, then why does the guide say you need another form of ID? It also says that a birth certificate will not work as evidence of identity. We have a translated copy of his birth certificate, as well as his Egyptian driver's license, but we have been unable to get him a driver's license or state ID card here so far.

What other form of ID did you take when you applied?

Thanks!

[Calypso 464]

You are good to go with those that you have enumerated.

I received my SSN yesterday. I just presented my passport and I-94 when I filed back in November.

It doesn't really matter if you hold K3 or K1. The SSN application requirements are generally the same.

Hakuna matata.

God bless us all.

FAE

[Rhiannercakes 14]

I did a K-1, but I was asked for my birth certificate.

You'll probably want to bring it along just in case.

[amysaid 9]

thanks to both of you. we'll give it a shot tomorrow and see how it goes.

[I'm Gone 60]

It doesn't really matter if you hold K3 or K1. The SSN application requirements are generally the same.

No they are not. A K-1 can use the I-94 as evidence of work authorization up until they have been here 76 days. A K-3 needs an EAD card as soon as they arrive.

Take your EAD card, passport and birth certificate and you should be OK.

[I'm Gone 60]

thanks to both of you. we'll give it a shot tomorrow and see how it goes.

On Monday, SSA offices are closed until then.