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Alabamak1 Proficient

Alabamak1   688

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Hello to all of you here in this process of K-1:

 

After waiting endlessly for our Social security number, my wife got hers. It took manual verification and 3 visits to the SSA office to get it. One month just to get it. I am not going to say it is always like this, because some other k-1 had it in as little as 10 days, and others have waited up to 8 WEEKS for it also. The reason for this comment is that I couldn't put my wife on my health insurance at work and i ended up paying dearly at a Urgent care for a visit and meds. Do yourself a favor!!! 

 

1) The following day of POE, get you I-94 online

2) Apply for Social security as soon as you can. Make an appointment at SSA and you will not be waiting for at least 30 minutes, like we did. 

3) Do not let the manual verification scare you. It happens.

4) Do not wait for the SAVE website to be correct. We where unlucky and went from not being even on the website, to sent back to agency, to not being on the website, to case being reviewed twice to finally sent back to SSA in Maryland. SSA doesn't even know what the SAVE website is. Somewhere in VJ there is this outdated idea to wait for 14 days and not get manual verification. Non-sence! 

5)  After SS#, get married, find officiant, get few marriage certificates and file AOS, highly recommended. The line is long to get EAD/AP and wedding ceremonies can wait.

 

Good luck on all of you guys waiting. We are doing Biometrics in 2 days.   

8/7/2017                    NOA-1

3/1/2018                    NOA-2

3/15/2018                  NVC case received

3/22/2018                  NVC case assigned

3/23/2018                  Consulate ready

4/11/2018                  Medical

4/17/2018                  Visa Approved

4/24/2018                  Visa on hand

5/23/2018                  Point of Entry ATL

5/24/2018                  Marriage license, officiant and certificate / applied for SS#

5/31/2018                  AOS/AP/EAD

6/7/2018                    email notification of NOA-1

6/11/2018                  NOA-1 hard copies for AOS/EAD/AP

6/27/2018                  Biometrics for AOS/EAD

7/7/2018                    ready to be scheduled for interview

7/11/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (email from USCIS)

8/22/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (same email again)

9/5/2018                     We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is getting boring!!!)

10/3/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is insanity, 4th time while some got GC)

10/17/2018                After 136 days of wait in HELL, finally EAD in production

10/21/2018                Card was mailed to me, and yes it said so on a Sunday night, while Vj-ing

10/22/2018                Card was picked up by the USPS

10/24/2018                EAD in hand. F%^&& finally

12/28/2018                Interview has been scheduled. Waiting for notification with date by snail mail

Alekezam Enthusiast

Alekezam   162

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So you can apply for a social security number right away? I thought that was something you get after you get through the AOS process and receive a greencard?

 

As far as the SAVE website goes, what does that stand for and what is it exactly? And what do you mean by manual verification?

 

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to follow the steps you suggest. 

Alabamak1 Proficient

Alabamak1   688

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22 minutes ago, Alekezam said:

So you can apply for a social security number right away? I thought that was something you get after you get through the AOS process and receive a greencard?

 

As far as the SAVE website goes, what does that stand for and what is it exactly? And what do you mean by manual verification?

 

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to follow the steps you suggest. 

First, thanks for reading this post and asking questions...

 

Yes, under the K-1 rules, you are allowed to get SS# right away. I highly recommend to do this because you will get a chance to start building credit, spouse has access to be on your bank account added for AOS purposes and many more things like health insurance .  We are getting ours delivered today in the mail. I use informed delivery.

 

 https://save.uscis.gov/CaseCheck/CaseCheck.aspx is the website to check when Social security has had their record of I-94 and more verified by USCIS. Short explanation: You provide documents to your local SSA and they verify them with USCIS, i believe. They do this and once it is ready, they send approval back to SSA and they issue a SS# to the beneficiary.

 

Hope this clarifies any questions and as always Good luck to you. 

 

 

 

8/7/2017                    NOA-1

3/1/2018                    NOA-2

3/15/2018                  NVC case received

3/22/2018                  NVC case assigned

3/23/2018                  Consulate ready

4/11/2018                  Medical

4/17/2018                  Visa Approved

4/24/2018                  Visa on hand

5/23/2018                  Point of Entry ATL

5/24/2018                  Marriage license, officiant and certificate / applied for SS#

5/31/2018                  AOS/AP/EAD

6/7/2018                    email notification of NOA-1

6/11/2018                  NOA-1 hard copies for AOS/EAD/AP

6/27/2018                  Biometrics for AOS/EAD

7/7/2018                    ready to be scheduled for interview

7/11/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (email from USCIS)

8/22/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (same email again)

9/5/2018                     We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is getting boring!!!)

10/3/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is insanity, 4th time while some got GC)

10/17/2018                After 136 days of wait in HELL, finally EAD in production

10/21/2018                Card was mailed to me, and yes it said so on a Sunday night, while Vj-ing

10/22/2018                Card was picked up by the USPS

10/24/2018                EAD in hand. F%^&& finally

12/28/2018                Interview has been scheduled. Waiting for notification with date by snail mail

Alekezam Enthusiast

Alekezam   162

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20 minutes ago, Alabamak1 said:

First, thanks for reading this post and asking questions...

 

Yes, under the K-1 rules, you are allowed to get SS# right away. I highly recommend to do this because you will get a chance to start building credit, spouse has access to be on your bank account added for AOS purposes and many more things like health insurance .  We are getting ours delivered today in the mail. I use informed delivery.

 

 https://save.uscis.gov/CaseCheck/CaseCheck.aspx is the website to check when Social security has had their record of I-94 and more verified by USCIS. Short explanation: You provide documents to your local SSA and they verify them with USCIS, i believe. They do this and once it is ready, they send approval back to SSA and they issue a SS# to the beneficiary.

 

Hope this clarifies any questions and as always Good luck to you. 

 

 

 

Thanks! I did not realize that you had to have a SS# prior to putting a spouse on your medical insurance at work. 

 

So just to clarify, I need to make sure I get a SS# before getting married (quick courthouse visit) correct? A formal marriage can wait. 

 

 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,337

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18 minutes ago, Alekezam said:

Thanks! I did not realize that you had to have a SS# prior to putting a spouse on your medical insurance at work. 

It's not required. Maybe the OP's work is being a #### about it (in which case it may not be worth it for him to press the issue with HR), but many intending immigrants obtain health insurance without an SSN. It just may take some prodding.

 

18 minutes ago, Alekezam said:

So just to clarify, I need to make sure I get a SS# before getting married (quick courthouse visit) correct? A formal marriage can wait.

Need? No. Highly suggested? Absolutely.

 

A legal marriage is a formal marriage. :P I think you mean a large(r) wedding celebration.

Timelines:

ROC:

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7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

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I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Alekezam Enthusiast

Alekezam   162

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3 minutes ago, geowrian said:

It's not required. Maybe the OP's work is being a #### about it (in which case it may not be worth it for him to press the issue with HR), but many intending immigrants obtain health insurance without an SSN. It just may take some prodding.

 

Need? No. Highly suggested? Absolutely.

 

A legal marriage is a formal marriage. :P I think you mean a large(r) wedding celebration.

Ah, okay, I'll double check with my employer to see what their requirements are. 

 

Nonetheless I'll still apply for the SS# asap after my fiance arrives at the POE.

 

You are correct, by formal I meant an actual larger celebratory wedding. 

 

Thanks!

Alabamak1 Proficient

Alabamak1   688

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Yes, the social security is a problem at work. The such beloved BC/BS is no good anyhow and does require a SS# with my employer. Even the credit union wouldn't allow my wife to add her. Some credit cards didn't allow her to add her either. The list of where you need social security # is endless in rural Alabama and even more is EAD is required for DL also.

8/7/2017                    NOA-1

3/1/2018                    NOA-2

3/15/2018                  NVC case received

3/22/2018                  NVC case assigned

3/23/2018                  Consulate ready

4/11/2018                  Medical

4/17/2018                  Visa Approved

4/24/2018                  Visa on hand

5/23/2018                  Point of Entry ATL

5/24/2018                  Marriage license, officiant and certificate / applied for SS#

5/31/2018                  AOS/AP/EAD

6/7/2018                    email notification of NOA-1

6/11/2018                  NOA-1 hard copies for AOS/EAD/AP

6/27/2018                  Biometrics for AOS/EAD

7/7/2018                    ready to be scheduled for interview

7/11/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (email from USCIS)

8/22/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (same email again)

9/5/2018                     We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is getting boring!!!)

10/3/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is insanity, 4th time while some got GC)

10/17/2018                After 136 days of wait in HELL, finally EAD in production

10/21/2018                Card was mailed to me, and yes it said so on a Sunday night, while Vj-ing

10/22/2018                Card was picked up by the USPS

10/24/2018                EAD in hand. F%^&& finally

12/28/2018                Interview has been scheduled. Waiting for notification with date by snail mail

Alabamak1 Proficient

Alabamak1   688

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1 hour ago, Alekezam said:

Thanks! I did not realize that you had to have a SS# prior to putting a spouse on your medical insurance at work. 

 

So just to clarify, I need to make sure I get a SS# before getting married (quick courthouse visit) correct? A formal marriage can wait. 

 

 

Getting social security before marriage is done for name changing purposes. First you need to have a valid i-94 and at least 2 weeks left in validity. Second is the beneficiary is taking your name, do it before you get married because I have read they challenge you name change in SSA office and won't allow you to get SS# then because they cannot verify your documents. Married name is different than on the passport, hence the problem.

8/7/2017                    NOA-1

3/1/2018                    NOA-2

3/15/2018                  NVC case received

3/22/2018                  NVC case assigned

3/23/2018                  Consulate ready

4/11/2018                  Medical

4/17/2018                  Visa Approved

4/24/2018                  Visa on hand

5/23/2018                  Point of Entry ATL

5/24/2018                  Marriage license, officiant and certificate / applied for SS#

5/31/2018                  AOS/AP/EAD

6/7/2018                    email notification of NOA-1

6/11/2018                  NOA-1 hard copies for AOS/EAD/AP

6/27/2018                  Biometrics for AOS/EAD

7/7/2018                    ready to be scheduled for interview

7/11/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (email from USCIS)

8/22/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (same email again)

9/5/2018                     We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is getting boring!!!)

10/3/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is insanity, 4th time while some got GC)

10/17/2018                After 136 days of wait in HELL, finally EAD in production

10/21/2018                Card was mailed to me, and yes it said so on a Sunday night, while Vj-ing

10/22/2018                Card was picked up by the USPS

10/24/2018                EAD in hand. F%^&& finally

12/28/2018                Interview has been scheduled. Waiting for notification with date by snail mail

Ontarkie Grand Master

Ontarkie   14,267

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~~Moved to SSN, from K1 P&P - This is no longer a K1 Visa process question. The OP is sharing their SSN experience.~~

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Noonymoon   28

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8 hours ago, AnaidAaron said:

Hi! I am trying to make an appointment to get my SSA but I can’t find the link anywhere online. Can somebody help me? I called and the wait time is 1 hour 😐 

I live in southern California.... when i walk inthe wait usually isn't that long.  I've never made an appt at SSA office

 
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