SSN from J1 Work Visa

[Yaztalksalot 127]

Hello, I already have a SSN from when I worked in America on a J1 work visa. So would I just need to get the name changed on this after I get married on my K1, and then I can complete my AOS? Thank you Yasmin

Edited November 28, 2016 by YazMcKeag

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

I believe so.

My partner is same way. Two J1's in US before we met so he already has a SSN.

My assumption is we can just proceed with same SSN. He isn't changing his last name but that's all you should have to do. SSN stays the same.

[Yaztalksalot 127]

I believe so.

My partner is same way. Two J1's in US before we met so he already has a SSN.

My assumption is we can just proceed with same SSN. He isn't changing his last name but that's all you should have to do. SSN stays the same.

Ahh thank you - i just wanted to double check!

Good luck with your process!!

[p-ana 933]

Social security numbers are for life, you don't need to request a new one since you already have it. If you change your name, you can go and ask for it to be changed on their system and get a new card. I'd suggest only to go when you have the ead or gc (they're very stupid over there and would like to see a government issued ID in the new name before changing there)