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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Japan
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I'm looking at the Step by Step guide for SSN on Visa Journey, and I had a few questions...

  • I noticed it said you should wait about two weeks after arrive to file for an SSN.  Is this true?
  • How long does a I-94 typically last before expiring?
  • The guide said another form of valid ID (than passport I'm guessing) is needed, as defined in the SS-5 instructions ( https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf ).  I only see US driver's license, US state-issued non-driver identity card, or US passport listed in the Evidence of Identity section.  Obviously my fiancé coming from Japan won't have any of these items, so other than his passport, what would be an acceptable form of ID for the SSN process?
  • Is the RM 10211.530 a form?  When I open the hyperlink, it just takes me to this page:  https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110211530  I don't understand what we need to print out and bring to the SSA office.

 

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1 minute ago, rainingsilver64 said:

I'm looking at the Step by Step guide for SSN on Visa Journey, and I had a few questions...

  • I noticed it said you should wait about two weeks after arrive to file for an SSN.  Is this true?
  • How long does a I-94 typically last before expiring?
  • The guide said another form of valid ID (than passport I'm guessing) is needed, as defined in the SS-5 instructions ( https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf ).  I only see US driver's license, US state-issued non-driver identity card, or US passport listed in the Evidence of Identity section.  Obviously my fiancé coming from Japan won't have any of these items, so other than his passport, what would be an acceptable form of ID for the SSN process?
  • Is the RM 10211.530 a form?  When I open the hyperlink, it just takes me to this page:  https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110211530  I don't understand what we need to print out and bring to the SSA office.

 

Thank you!

1.  Not anymore 

2.  90 days 

3.  Passport with Visa and i94

4.  SS5

YMMV

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~~Moved to SSN, from K1 P&P - As the question is about SSN not k1 processing.~~

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22 minutes ago, rainingsilver64 said:

I noticed it said you should wait about two weeks after arrive to file for an SSN.  Is this true?

Just apply ASAP after coming in

 

22 minutes ago, rainingsilver64 said:

How long does a I-94 typically last before expiring?

90 days for a K1

 

22 minutes ago, rainingsilver64 said:

The guide said another form of valid ID

The Japanese passport with the visa is fine

 

23 minutes ago, rainingsilver64 said:

Is the RM 10211.530 a form?

No idea what that is

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4 hours ago, USS_Voyager said:

Just apply ASAP after coming in

Hi there, I applied today, which was ASAP for me (two business days after POE) and I got hit with manual verification. 😞 According to the letter I was given, it can take up to 4 weeks, but should I be more proactive about it? Go back in a week or two? Or just wait the 4 weeks and go back if I don’t hear anything at that point?

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Australia
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4 minutes ago, Teacake said:

Hi there, I applied today, which was ASAP for me (two business days after POE) and I got hit with manual verification. 😞 According to the letter I was given, it can take up to 4 weeks, but should I be more proactive about it? Go back in a week or two? Or just wait the 4 weeks and go back if I don’t hear anything at that point?

There was a really great post a few weeks ago about solving the black hole of SSN... I’ll dig it up and post it 

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On 8/26/2019 at 3:23 PM, Teacake said:

Hi there, I applied today, which was ASAP for me (two business days after POE) and I got hit with manual verification. 😞 According to the letter I was given, it can take up to 4 weeks, but should I be more proactive about it? Go back in a week or two? Or just wait the 4 weeks and go back if I don’t hear anything at that point?

Mine took 3 weeks with manual verification. if you are already file it, just need to wait. They will send you via mail. Good luck

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Japan
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Thanks for everyone's responses!  I was just looking at Social Security Card application, and I was wondering for the Citizenship question, would my fiance check "Legal Alien Allowed To Work" or "Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work"?

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4 hours ago, rainingsilver64 said:

Thanks for everyone's responses!  I was just looking at Social Security Card application, and I was wondering for the Citizenship question, would my fiance check "Legal Alien Allowed To Work" or "Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work"?

For mine, I put in "Legal Alien Allowed To Work". When you receive the card, it'll say something like "valid for work with DHS authorization..."

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