SSN

[Dianna. 5]

Hey everyone!

I arrived here recently and am waiting two weeks to apply for my SSN with my K1 visa as everyone has advised. I already have my i-94 admissions number too.

I was just wondering if this is the correct form? http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf

And what do I put for for part 5? I am unsure which box is the correct one. I'm guessing 'Other'?

Also do I still put my parents name in, in parts 9 and 10 even though they not here and do not have SSN?

Thanks!

Dianna

[Hypnos 6,576]

"Legal alien allowed to work".

Include your parents' names, but obviously leave their SSNs blank.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

A K1 is "legal alien allowed to work". I am positive. No you can't get a job yet until you have an EAD card to go with the SSN.

You also do not have to wait 2 weeks. That new automated I-94 Instantly populates the database they look up. It comes from your passport scan. Before it was cards on the plane filled out by the visa holder, gathered at POE and sent off, then contractors manually copying your name and number off of the card. That is why time was allowed. It changed in May/June to automated.

[nobbie 105]

I put "legal alien allowed to work" and had no problems, take your passport with visa along with the i-94 as well. I was also asked for my marriage cert.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

I put "legal alien allowed to work" and had no problems, take your passport with visa along with the i-94 as well. I was also asked for my marriage cert.

I wonder why they asked for your marriage certificate? It doesn't matter if you are married or not.

[Dianna. 5]

Thank you for all the great advice once again!! Much appreciated

[nobbie 105]

I wonder why they asked for your marriage certificate? It doesn't matter if you are married or not.

Not sure, I was not expecting to be asked for but for some reason I took it. Maybe she saw it and then asked for it.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Not sure, I was not expecting to be asked for but for some reason I took it. Maybe she saw it and then asked for it.

The Social Security employees scattered across the US often have wrong ideas about how to handle K1s. A marriage certificate could be used for a name change, but you are a bloke, right? No name change?

Also to anybody reading with a name changed by marriage, it is best to apply in the name exactly as on the I-94. Less chance of a worker messing it up or saying you can't have a SSN. Change the name later when you go back to show them your greencard (LPR status). Each change of immigration status, you should update Social Security records...ie. when you become a permanent resident and when you become a citizen. Otherwise the SSA will always think you are a K1. You have to go in person and show the new document-- greencard, naturalization certificate...