When to apply for SSN under k1?

[steffbry 5]

Hi VJer's..

I arrived in the US last Thursday, June 28, 12. We're planning to get married on the 21st of July. I was wondering If I can file for my SSN after marriage once AOS is on process.. Or Is the time too long to file for SSN since I read that I had to file 2 weeks after I arrive in US. I want to file for my SSN using my married name so Instead of filing before marriage, is it possible if I do it after getting married?

[Tygrys 143]

You have to apply at least 2 weeks before your I-94 expires, so in your case you can wait until you have your marriage certificate in hand and apply in your married name.

Edited July 3, 2012 by Tygrys

[Caryh 5,206]

You have to apply at least 2 weeks before your I-94 expires, so in your case you can wait until you have your marriage certificate in hand and apply in your married name.

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Although occasionally a clerk at the SS office will not allow the married name until the green card or EAD is issued in the married name. They've also been known not to allow the last name moved to the middle name unless some other document or ID shows this name. My wife had no issue getting the SS card in typical Filipino married name fashion, but our state spells out the name after marriage on the marriage certificate.

Edited July 3, 2012 by Caryh

[steffbry 5]

You have to apply at least 2 weeks before your I-94 expires, so in your case you can wait until you have your marriage certificate in hand and apply in your married name.

now it's clear. Thanks! =)

[steffbry 5]

:thumbs:

Although occasionally a clerk at the SS office will not allow the married name until the green card or EAD is issued in the married name. They've also been known not to allow the last name moved to the middle name unless some other document or ID shows this name. My wife had no issue getting the SS card in typical Filipino married name fashion, but our state spells out the name after marriage on the marriage certificate.

Thanks