applying for SSN on K-1 visa.

[gflower 0]

Hi all.

im just filling out the form SS5 for applying for a SSN.

Ive been in the USA for 2 weeks on my K-1 visa which apparently is the right amount of time until you're in their system.

Im confused about what to answer on question 5: am I a Legal Alien able to work, not work or other?

and what docs do I bring to them to prove what box i tick?

I dont have my EAD. Im not married yet.

Please let me know what I should do, what I should take, etc.

Thanks in advance

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Check the handy-dandy VJ guide for completing the SSN forms.

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

Hi all.

im just filling out the form SS5 for applying for a SSN.

Ive been in the USA for 2 weeks on my K-1 visa which apparently is the right amount of time until you're in their system.

Im confused about what to answer on question 5: am I a Legal Alien able to work, not work or other?

and what docs do I bring to them to prove what box i tick?

I dont have my EAD. Im not married yet.

Please let me know what I should do, what I should take, etc.

Thanks in advance

K-1s can get a SSN from day 1 until day 76 of their I-94 OR after getting the EAD or greencard.

You are fine. It does no tmatter which box you check, you are not eligible to work. SSn does no tgrant that privilege. Take your passport and K-1 visa or other government isuued ID (the passport and K-1 are TWO forms of government issued ID)

If you have any problems getting the number or they suggest that any delay is needed then ask for a supervisor. You ARE eligible for an SSN right now, there are no further delays or procedures needed.

Apply for the SSN in your name exactly as in your passport. Change it later if you want to.

[gflower 0]

K-1s can get a SSN from day 1 until day 76 of their I-94 OR after getting the EAD or greencard.

You are fine. It does no tmatter which box you check, you are not eligible to work. SSn does no tgrant that privilege. Take your passport and K-1 visa or other government isuued ID (the passport and K-1 are TWO forms of government issued ID)

If you have any problems getting the number or they suggest that any delay is needed then ask for a supervisor. You ARE eligible for an SSN right now, there are no further delays or procedures needed.

Apply for the SSN in your name exactly as in your passport. Change it later if you want to.

Thank you for your fast reply