SSN question on AOS

[Hannah09 1]

Hello! i am happy to say that a week ago i got in the usa to finally be with my love.

now we wanna take things step by step and we will start with SSN. my question will be...i was here 2 years ago on a J1 visa and i already have my ssn but on the card it says valid for work only so should i go and apply for a new one or just go and tell them that i will get married and get a new one that doesn't says valid for work only.

your answers will help me a lot so thanks ahead!

[CaroSL 68]

Hello and congratulations!

You need to go to the ssa to update your status, they will send you a new card but you will keep the same SSN.

Wait 3 weeks after your arrival date after going over there (otherwise you are not in their systems yet and it is a mess)

Don't wait more than 2 months, or 2 months and a half after your arrival date to go (as soon as you are pass the 3 months after arrival date, and before you get your EAD or GC, you are gonna be in a grey area, and getting any administration to do anything for you is a nightmare)

If you are planning to change your name and take your spouse to be name, the best is to go after the wedding, so you don't have to go twice.

[Hannah09 1]

thank u so much! that is what i thought as well but i wanted to make sure. double check is always better..hahaha

have a good night and good luck!