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PostOakGuy   13

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My wife and I have already married and filled out AOS paperwork. She entered the US less than two weeks ago. We don't need to apply for her social security before we send in AOS packet, correct? Most forms did not ask for SSN and it looked optional for the ones that did.

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G Walters   136

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It is best to apply for it now if not then you have to wait till you get the EAD and or green card. You may need it prior to those arriving. See th guides at the top of the page for info to apply.

 

 

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NOA date 8/13/2014
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Approval e-mail 10/31/2014
Card production e-mail 12/27/2011
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RFE(s) :
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CIS Office : Chicago National Office
Filing Method : Mail
Filing Instance :First
Date Filed : 2014-08-04
NOA Date : 2014-08-13
RFE(s) :
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PostOakGuy   13

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Why would I have to wait until she gets her EAD or green card to file for her Social Security. Why can't I go to Social Security office after I file her AOS paperwork?

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G Walters   136

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Once you file for aos. Things change in the databases from what I understand and one you have filed you have to wait for the EAD or green card to be issued. Please see the guides at the top of the page on how to apply for the Ssn. You have a window to apply and if not then you have to wait. From What I understand. It is easier to apply now be fore the data they check changes.

 

 

Service Center : California Service Center on 2014-03-17Consulate : London, United KingdomI-129F Sent : 2014-03-10I-129F NOA1 : 2014-03-14I-129F NOA2 : 2014-04-07NVC Received :4/21/2014NVC Left :4/23/2014Consulate Received :2014-04-29Packet 3 Received :2014-05-01Packet 3 Sent :2014-05-01Medical Complete: 2014-05-07Packet 4 Received :2014-5-31Interview Date :2014-06-06Visa Issued: 2014-06-10Visa Package Received: 2014-06-13Arrival at POE Seattle: 2014-6-13

Married 07/07/2014

AOS Timeline
AOS package mailed 08/08/2014 (Chicago Lockbox)
NOA date 8/13/2014
Biometrics done 09/14/2014
INTERVIEW DATE!!!! 10/31/2014
Approval e-mail 10/31/2014
Card production e-mail 12/27/2011
GREEN CARD ARRIVED 11/08/201

Employment Authorization Document
CIS Office : Chicago National Office
Filing Method : Mail
Filing Instance : First
Date Filed : 2014-08-04
NOA Date : 2014-08-13
RFE(s) :
Bio. Appt. : 2014-09-04
Approved Date : 2014-09-25
Date Card Received : 2014-10-03

ADVANCED Parole
CIS Office : Chicago National Office
Filing Method : Mail
Filing Instance :First
Date Filed : 2014-08-04
NOA Date : 2014-08-13
RFE(s) :
Date Received : 2014-10-03


ROC Timeline
ROC package mailed to CSC 10/13/2016
NOA1 date 10/17/2016
Biometrics date 12/8/2016

Interview: None
Card production ordered: 03/27/2018
10-YEAR GREEN CARD ARRIVED

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PostOakGuy   13

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I know exactly how to file for a SSN. Also, my wife and I have been together for years so filing the AOS ASAP is our priority so she can get AP and her EAD card quickly. If I should wait to apply for her SSN because it makes the process easier then fine, but I just don't understand why I should.

Most couples take time before they get married and here I've gotten married and filled out all AOS paperwork before the two weeks minimum needed to apply for SSN. What should I do?

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I know exactly how to file for a SSN. Also, my wife and I have been together for years so filing the AOS ASAP is our priority so she can get AP and her EAD card quickly. If I should wait to apply for her SSN because it makes the process easier then fine, but I just don't understand why I should.

Most couples take time before they get married and here I've gotten married and filled out all AOS paperwork before the two weeks minimum needed to apply for SSN. What should I do?

Your wife can apply for a SSN if she has at least two weeks validity left on her i94 regardless of the status of your AOS package. You don't need a SSN for the AOS, but if she wants to get a state driver's license, or ID, she will need it. If you want the do the AOS first that is fine, just remember that the I94 expires 90 days after she entered. If you do not have a minimum of two weeks validity, then you will need to wait for the EAD/AP or GC to get the SSN since once the I94 expires, she will be out-of-status until the AOS is processed. In your original post you stated she entered a few weeks ago, so I assume her I94 is still valid. If you get the AOS completed soon, you should still have time to get the SSN later.

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Pitaya   2,576

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~Moved from Fam.-based AOS to SSN Forum~

~Inquiry about SSN~

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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I know exactly how to file for a SSN. Also, my wife and I have been together for years so filing the AOS ASAP is our priority so she can get AP and her EAD card quickly. If I should wait to apply for her SSN because it makes the process easier then fine, but I just don't understand why I should.

Most couples take time before they get married and here I've gotten married and filled out all AOS paperwork before the two weeks minimum needed to apply for SSN. What should I do?

Answer to your question here >>>>> http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

No point in waiting, get it now, whether you filed for AOS or not doesn't matter. It makes life easier having a SSN as soon as

possible for a lot of things. If you miss the window then the wait for EAD seems like an eternity.

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k-1 visa holder? apply in visa name, go back the next day and either get the # or learn of new problems.

seriously, having a ssn is an easier thing when attempting to participate in usa society.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
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I requested my SSN a week after my entrance in the U.S., all I needed was my birth certificate (with English translation) and my passport. I received it a week later.

My SSN has helped me a lot :

Personal + Joint Bank Account

Driver's License (= State ID)

When applying for Jobs

Various contracts (phone, lease, insurance)

It doesn't take long and it's free, it doesn't hurt to get it, personally, it has helped me a lot.

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Once you file for aos. Things change in the databases from what I understand and one you have filed you have to wait for the EAD or green card to be issued. Please see the guides at the top of the page on how to apply for the Ssn. You have a window to apply and if not then you have to wait. From What I understand. It is easier to apply now be fore the data they check changes.

Filing for AOS does not stop someone from being able to apply for their SSN. If they have at least 2 weeks left before their I-94 expires, then they can apply for the SSN, whether they have married yet or not, and whether they have filed for AOS yet or not. If the I-94 does not have enough time left on it, then they will need to wait for their EAD.

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Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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Many people will tell you, after arriving in the US for 2 weeks, and your I-94 gets into the system, you go get your ss number and card. My friend just went to ss office on Tue., and got card today Sat. Very easy.

If you wait until you are married be sure to give maiden name, we did not, we used married name and was months before mess was straightened out. More than 5 trips to ss office.

Only thing I can add to this post is, it would be prudent to get your ss number before you get married, then go back and get name change. This speaks of a K-1 visa only, as it is my only

experience.

Hope this helps.

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Why would I have to wait until she gets her EAD or green card to file for her Social Security. Why can't I go to Social Security office after I file her AOS paperwork?

there are several windows of time in which she is eligible to apply.

first one? during the validity of the I-94, minus 14 calendar days on expiration date. apply in visa name, ask for SAVE database lookup, then go back next day, get the #, or learn of new problems, then paper card arrives quickly.

second one? after EAD card in hand - but usually some boon-doggle, needs DHS Verification as USCIS doesn't update the SAVE database quickly (if at all).

third one? after green card in hand.

so, with your timetick 'after you file her AOS paperwork', if'n that's really next week, then sure, go ahead, as she'd have been in the USA only 3 weeks past the POE date, and she's findable (Visa Name Only) in the SAVE database, and the validity of the I-94 is still in play.

I think most people got confused with the title of your post - and fwiw, folk chase the SSN as soon as humanly possible, those K-1 visa holders.

Go Get Em, and Good Luck !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
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I know exactly how to file for a SSN. Also, my wife and I have been together for years so filing the AOS ASAP is our priority so she can get AP and her EAD card quickly. If I should wait to apply for her SSN because it makes the process easier then fine, but I just don't understand why I should.

Most couples take time before they get married and here I've gotten married and filled out all AOS paperwork before the two weeks minimum needed to apply for SSN. What should I do?

Yay Automation !

Good News ! The 2 week 'waiting' window disappeared for K-1 visa holders sometime last year, when the I-94s went electronic. It's a boon, I swear ! She could have apply on day 1 or 2 past the POE date, easy peasy.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Just a quick question I'll fly into the US soon..and will apply for SSN# first ..do I need a i-94 before applying the SSN#? Or do I need it all?

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