SSN

[xbritto 25]

Hi all,

We are in the K-1 process. My fiancé Josh had his medical on April 2nd and were just awaiting to hear about our interview date now.

Just trying to sort out health insurance, how to buy a house, etc.

I know the first big thing is to get him his social security number. Josh has previously worked in the US at a summer camp on J-1's before and he already has a SSN. Does he need a new one? or is this the one he'll keep?

Thank you!

[Pitaya 2,576]

If he has an SSN, he has an SSN.

[Cody and Daisy 373]

A SSN is for life, not just for Christmas.

[xbritto 25]

If he has an SSN, he has an SSN.

A SSN is for life, not just for Christmas.

Ok, thank you!

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hi all,

We are in the K-1 process. My fiancé Josh had his medical on April 2nd and were just awaiting to hear about our interview date now.

Just trying to sort out health insurance, how to buy a house, etc.

I know the first big thing is to get him his social security number. Josh has previously worked in the US at a summer camp on J-1's before and he already has a SSN. Does he need a new one? or is this the one he'll keep?

Thank you!

Be thankful that you do not have to deal with the SSA until your husband becomes a LPR and has his GC. That way he can get a SSC without the "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION." written on it.

Dave

[xbritto 25]

Be thankful that you do not have to deal with the SSA until your husband becomes a LPR and has his GC. That way he can get a SSC without the "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION." written on it.

Dave

His actually does say VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTORHIZATION. Because he was only here working for a couple months, for two summers.

Is this bad?

Will we have to get this changed eventually when he gets his green card?

[Dave&Roza 748]

His actually does say VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTORHIZATION. Because he was only here working for a couple months, for two summers.

Is this bad?

Will we have to get this changed eventually when he gets his green card?

That is why you wait until he receives his GC and then go to the SSA office to get that wording removed as the GC is the DHS authorization. This is what is referred to as an unrestricted SSC. That way he can show his SSC and DL inorder to work or his GC when the employer completes the I-9 form.

Dave

[TBoneTX 43,048]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the "Moving to the US & Your New Life" forum -- topic chiefly involves that phase. ***

[Ausa 66]

She (from Australia) had a SSN during a year at school here in the US about 19 years ago. What is the best route for her to find that number again?

Also, I assumed that her SSN had been cleared from the files in the past 19 years, so we did not include that on our K1 visa. Will that be a potential issue?

[Dave&Roza 748]

She (from Australia) had a SSN during a year at school here in the US about 19 years ago. What is the best route for her to find that number again?

Also, I assumed that her SSN had been cleared from the files in the past 19 years, so we did not include that on our K1 visa. Will that be a potential issue?

SSN is hers for life. The only way they clear it is if you report that the person has died. She can go to the local SSA office with proper ID and get a printout of the number and request a new card. She might even be able to change her last name with a Marriage Certificate if she so desires. No issues as most people going for a K-1 do not have a SSN.

Dave

[BillyG 26]

Didn't really want to start a new thread on this. Just a couple of questions in relation to SSN. On the VJ guise it states the following

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another form of valid ID (as defined in the SS-5 instructions)

Will an international driving licence be ok as I won't have a US driving licence. I don't think I will have anything with an address on it within the US for a while, few weeks.

Also, if I tick the box where it says Alien Not able to work, can I still get a SSN. Travelling in on a K1 visa so will have my I-94 and print out.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Didn't really want to start a new thread on this. Just a couple of questions in relation to SSN. On the VJ guise it states the following

4.

another form of valid ID (as defined in the SS-5 instructions)

Will an international driving licence be ok as I won't have a US driving licence. I don't think I will have anything with an address on it within the US for a while, few weeks.

Also, if I tick the box where it says Alien Not able to work, can I still get a SSN. Travelling in on a K1 visa so will have my I-94 and print out.

You need an ID that shows age like a passport, DL or BC and an ID that shows name and one of those must contain a photo. Most people use their passport with the K-1 visa and their BC, but I would think you could use the international DL. No need to show a US address. You have a K-1 visa and by definition of the K-1 you are an "Alien allowed to work", but you need DHS authorization to do so legally--i.e employment authorization card (EAD) or the green card (GC). If you tick the "Alien not allowed to work" box you will not receive a SSC

[BillyG 26]

Thanks, so do I wait till I have EAD or can I apply earlier. My 1-94 would be out of date by time EAD card came through.

Would like to apply withing 2-3 weeks of arrival, get married, them file for AOS, EAD and AP together after wedding.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Thanks, so do I wait till I have EAD or can I apply earlier. My 1-94 would be out of date by time EAD card came through.

Would like to apply withing 2-3 weeks of arrival, get married, them file for AOS, EAD and AP together after wedding.

You can apply using the K-1 visa up to 74 days after arriving in the US--if your I-94 is within 2 weeks of expiring the SSA will not process the SSC until you receive the EAD or GC. So apply for you SSC early on after arriving in the US.

Dave

Edited May 16, 2015 by Dave&Roza