SSN Application

[UKGirl123 24]

Hi guys,

I am currently just over the 15 days from point of entry point and am about to fill out the forms for SSN.

On the forms it states the following:

5. If you check “Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work” or “Other,” you must provide a document from a U.S.

Federal, State, or local government agency that explains why you need a Social Security number and

that you meet all the requirements for the government benefit. NOTE: Most agencies do not require

that you have a Social Security number. Contact us to see if your reason qualifies for a Social Security

number.

How do I evidence this?

[Matt & Bing 56]

You would not check “Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work". You are allowed to work after you are married, file for AOS and recieve your employment authorization. There must be another option that you need to check.

[UKGirl123 24]

So i would check legal alien allowed to work even though I do not have a EAD or filled AOS yet?

[Inky 1,111]

She would check it if she has not gotten her EAD or her green card as shes NOT allowed to work but is allowed to have an ssn card/number.

When i filed mine I had NOT filed yet for aos. I checked that box and they requested to see my passport, my out-of-country drivers license and my marriage certificate as proof I was allowed to be issued an SSN. It took about a month to get it in the mail after that.

So i would check legal alien allowed to work even though I do not have a EAD or filled AOS yet?

No you dont have ead or green card you arent allowed to work. if you check it they will ask for your ead or green card which you wont be able to provide.

[UKGirl123 24]

Another question, if i tick the legal alien not allowed to work, when I get my EAD do I notify the Social Security Office?

[Inky 1,111]

Another question, if i tick the legal alien not allowed to work, when I get my EAD do I notify the Social Security Office?

when you get your ssn it will have big black letters across it saying not allowed to work. after you get your green card or ead card you go to the ssn office and request a new card without the words on it as you will be allowed to work then.

[UKGirl123 24]

Thank you

[Y&E 12]

I just went in today, and even though I'd ticked Legal not allowed to work they printed it out with Legal allowed to work. So I guess this is the correct option because I haven't filed for AOS yet and we won't get married until early September.