K1 SSN Question

[Mozzer1972 7]

Can I obtain a SSN# for my fiancee while here on a K1 prior to our marriage? If so, what form do I complete? We are not doing employment yet.

[baron555 934]

Yes, read the Guides

[KayDeeCee 4,892]

Here is a link to the guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

[Dave&Roza 748]

You go to the local SSA office near you. Most recommend you wait at least 10 days after arrival to make sure you fiancee is in the SAVE database--you MUST apply before the 74 day or about 2 weeks before teh I-94 expires as the SSA will not issue you a SSN with EAD or a GC. You will take with you your fiancee's passport with K-1 visa and I-94. We took along her birth certificate just to be safe, but never used it. They will tell you to fill out the SS-5 form, but I am not sure why as the person typed everything in off of her passport except for parent's name. You should receive the card within two weeks. Since your fiancee's last name does not match yours, you may want to place a card inside your mailbox to inform the postal worker that she is to receive mail there--this bit us in the #### with her SSC and her NOA1 for AOS as the postal worker sent them back to sender for whatever reason.

If you are told that your fiancee is not eligible for a SSN as a K-1 visa holder or she must wait until she receives her GC ask for a supervisor or go to another office if possible,

Good luck.

Dave

[Mozzer1972 7]

You go to the local SSA office near you. Most recommend you wait at least 10 days after arrival to make sure you fiancee is in the SAVE database--you MUST apply before the 74 day or about 2 weeks before teh I-94 expires as the SSA will not issue you a SSN with EAD or a GC. You will take with you your fiancee's passport with K-1 visa and I-94. We took along her birth certificate just to be safe, but never used it. They will tell you to fill out the SS-5 form, but I am not sure why as the person typed everything in off of her passport except for parent's name. You should receive the card within two weeks. Since your fiancee's last name does not match yours, you may want to place a card inside your mailbox to inform the postal worker that she is to receive mail there--this bit us in the #### with her SSC and her NOA1 for AOS as the postal worker sent them back to sender for whatever reason.

If you are told that your fiancee is not eligible for a SSN as a K-1 visa holder or she must wait until she receives her GC ask for a supervisor or go to another office if possible,

Good luck.

Dave

Thank you!