Do I need SSN to get married?

[jenni and sami 0]

Hi All,

I've been approved and should have the visa in the next few days , and hope to fly out on Thursday. Looking at the next steps, it would appear I need an SSN before I can apply for my AOS and EAD, right? Do I also need an SSN inorder to get married? The guide says request SSN, then get married, but I don't know if this is set in stone.

We had hoped to get married and file for AOS, EAD and advanced parole before the holidays, but given the two week wait for requesting an SSN, this may not be possible. Any advice would, as always, be very much appreciated.

Cheers,

Sami

[Sinergy 3]

I am not sure what most people will say, BUT my husband got his ss card after we were married. When we went to the ss office they asked for evidence of our marriage, so we had it and showed it, then in 1 week he had his ss card. some people may have done it before the marriage i dont know. But as far as my experience, we got married first. I believe it even stated on the marriage paperwork that all hed need is his passport with visa in order to get the marriage cert.

Edited December 1, 2006 by Ionescu

[Aymerlu 3]

It varies state to state whether or not you need a SSN to get married. Check with your local recorders office and they can head you in the right direction. Best of luck!

[jenni and sami 0]

I am not sure what most people will say, BUT my husband got his ss card after we were married. When we went to the ss office they asked for evidence of our marriage, so we had it and showed it, then in 1 week he had his ss card. some people may have done it before the marriage i dont know. But as far as my experience, we got married first. I believe it even stated on the marriage paperwork that all hed need is his passport with visa in order to get the marriage cert.

Many thanks!

It varies state to state whether or not you need a SSN to get married. Check with your local recorders office and they can head you in the right direction. Best of luck!

Thank you!

[Kez/JWolf 6]

You don't need a SSN to file for AOS you can file without one.... check with your local town hall as to wether you need a SSN for a non-resident most will accept a Passport.

Good Luck