K-2 Visa Holder

[mark89134 0]

When may a K-2 Visa holder acquire his social security number? Must he first receive his work authorization card and then apply with social security or may he apply with social security beforehand...or does the order matter? Thank you.

[raymaga 25]

K-2's are not eligible for a SSN card until they are a Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

When may a K-2 Visa holder acquire his social security number? Must he first receive his work authorization card and then apply with social security or may he apply with social security beforehand...or does the order matter? Thank you.

K-2s must have a green card before being eligible for a SSN

[baron555 934]

When may a K-2 Visa holder acquire his social security number? Must he first receive his work authorization card and then apply with social security or may he apply with social security beforehand...or does the order matter? Thank you.

They must have their EAD or GC before being able to apply for a SSN.

In the case of my wife's K-2, we are going to apply for his EAD along with the AOS documents.

He is 2 years old and it just wouldn't be right for him to be able to obtain a SSN before he has work authorization !!!

I mean, just because I, as a USC, was able to obtain a SSN when I was a baby does not bestow any extra priveleges upon a K-2 coming to this country.

I think this makes perfect sense; we wouldn't want the 2 year old to start working illegally before he obtained the work authorization. That wouldn't make sense.

[mark89134 0]

They must have their EAD or GC before being able to apply for a SSN.

In the case of my wife's K-2, we are going to apply for his EAD along with the AOS documents.

He is 2 years old and it just wouldn't be right for him to be able to obtain a SSN before he has work authorization !!!

I mean, just because I, as a USC, was able to obtain a SSN when I was a baby does not bestow any extra priveleges upon a K-2 coming to this country.

I think this makes perfect sense; we wouldn't want the 2 year old to start working illegally before he obtained the work authorization. That wouldn't make sense.

[mark89134 0]

They must have their EAD or GC before being able to apply for a SSN.

In the case of my wife's K-2, we are going to apply for his EAD along with the AOS documents.

He is 2 years old and it just wouldn't be right for him to be able to obtain a SSN before he has work authorization !!!

I mean, just because I, as a USC, was able to obtain a SSN when I was a baby does not bestow any extra priveleges upon a K-2 coming to this country.

I think this makes perfect sense; we wouldn't want the 2 year old to start working illegally before he obtained the work authorization. That wouldn't make sense.

[mark89134 0]

So, the K-2 holder must absolutely have his Green card first or may he have his work authorization and apply before he acquires his permanent residence? Thank you all for your help!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

So, the K-2 holder must absolutely have his Green card first or may he have his work authorization and apply before he acquires his permanent residence? Thank you all for your help!

They can get a SSN with an EAD. I guess the reasoning is that a lot of the K2s are to young to work anyway so what is the point in an EAD? But yes, if they have an EAD they can get a SSN.

FYI...for tax purposes, you can claim them as a dependent on your taxes. Where it asks for an SSN simply write in "pending". Go tot a local SS office and they will give you an official letter that this person cannot receive an SSN until they have an EAD or Green Card. Attach this to your tax return and file a paper return (you cannot file electronically if anyone is missin an SSN)

[baron555 934]

They can get a SSN with an EAD. I guess the reasoning is that a lot of the K2s are to young to work anyway so what is the point in an EAD? But yes, if they have an EAD they can get a SSN.

FYI...for tax purposes, you can claim them as a dependent on your taxes. Where it asks for an SSN simply write in "pending". Go tot a local SS office and they will give you an official letter that this person cannot receive an SSN until they have an EAD or Green Card. Attach this to your tax return and file a paper return (you cannot file electronically if anyone is missin an SSN)

I was intending to get him a ITIN for use in lieu of the SSN for me to claim him as my dependent.