Applying for SSN tomorrow- am I on the right track?

[Avsiws 4]

I'm planning to apply for my SSN tomorrow and the office is an hour+ drive away so I want to make sure I've got everything covered! My POE was November 1st.

I will be bringing:

1. Application

• Part 5: Do I check "Legal Alien Allowed To Work" or "Legal Alien NOT Allowed To Work? I know I'm not allowed to work without EAD. I will be filing for EAD with my AOS, so in my mind I'm NOT allowed to work right now. RM 10211.530 chart says I'm a "Legal alien allowed to work." I don't want to go into the office uninformed about this and have a rep mess it up.
  • The instructions state that if I chose "Legal Alien NOT Allowed to Work" that I must provide documents explaining why I need an SSN. What documents are they referring to?
  • I understand that my card *should* say "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION". When I finally do receive EAD, I will present the SSN with the EAD to an employer- correct? Have any K1 applicants received an SSN with "NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT"?
• Part 9b/10b: My parents do not have SSNs. Do I leave blank or check Unknown?

2. A print out of RM 10211.530 as I've been told SSN reps can be quite ill-informed

3. Valid I-94 in my passport

4. Extra stuff: Long form birth certificate, License (B.C.). Anything else I should bring as supplemental docs?

If my record of arrival isn't in the SAVE system, I will refuse a manual verification and just return to the office next week.

[Pitaya 2,576]

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[jasper383 23]

Yep, you're on the right track. Check "illegal alien allowed to work". As you state, you will be allowed to work when EAD is received.

Leave part 9b/10b blank.

Bring the other stuff that you mention in #2 and #3. I don't think you need your birth certificate.