Social Security Number issues

[K1visaHopeful 2,678]

4 minutes ago, Pooley said:

They did turn me away. I looked it up on our state website and Idaho is one where you do need a SSN or a letter from the social security office. I'm hoping the one they gave us will be accepted. 🤞

Consider as well that rules sometimes vary from county to county too. I'd check that out as well. I can't see an entire state not allowing destination weddings at all for visitors though. That would be crazy. Good luck!

[EnglishLove 112]

Just now, K1visaHopeful said:

Consider as well that rules sometimes vary from county to county too. I'd check that out as well. I can't see an entire state not allowing destination weddings at all for visitors though. That would be crazy. Good luck!

I just called the court and asked if this letter will do and they said yes! Thank Goodness!! Otherwise I'd be screwed because the government takes their sweet time with everything!

[Sarah&Facundo 577]

This happened to my husband from Argentina too. It did take four weeks for him to receive the card, but nothing else was required of him in the process.

[Daisy.Chain 317]

Bring in a printout of the website to the county clerk for the marriage license. Sometimes printouts (and the right person) will work. My husband just showed his password since we didn't have the ss card, but not all of the people across the desk are familiar with the rules. 

 

For the SS card they said we had to wait 8 weeks, but went in at 6 for the second time and got it. Maybe you could try for a ss card after 2 if it's not too much hassle to get there?

[Loren Y 2,732]

4 hours ago, payxibka said:

Vegas 

Fly out to Vegas. I'll hook you up in under 4 hours. License, marriage,and certificate in hand.

[dxec 31]

This happened to my fiancee also. They put first and middle name together and it ended up taking 11 weeks to get the card. They also said at the county clerk that SSN was required for the marriage license but we showed up anyway and the lady said wasnt required and gave it to us......

[EnglishLove 112]

25 minutes ago, dxec said:

This happened to my fiancee also. They put first and middle name together and it ended up taking 11 weeks to get the card. They also said at the county clerk that SSN was required for the marriage license but we showed up anyway and the lady said wasnt required and gave it to us......

11 weeks?!?! That's insane! He basically can't do anything without his social. Can't get on my bank accounts or mortgage or anything. It sucks!

[dxec 31]

Yeah pretty much. We went and complained at the 4 week mark and they said couldn't do anything but wait. We went back again at the 6 week mark and complained again and they said could take 8 weeks. We went back at like 9 weeks and complained then 2 weeks later it showed up in the mail. 

[Scandi 3,972]

You didn't go too early. I had an issue with my name too on the i-94, my three names (first and two middle ones) were all in the "first name" box and didn't fit, so my third name was cut off in the middle. I emailed CBP and they fixed it. It still took about 4 weeks for me to get my SSN. The SSN is not needed for the marriage license, you might have to go elsewhere to find someone who actually knows what the rules are.

[Eva_AJ 80]

33 minutes ago, Pooley said:

11 weeks?!?! That's insane! He basically can't do anything without his social. Can't get on my bank accounts or mortgage or anything. It sucks!

Not totally true. We got Wells Fargo joint bank account without my SSN no problem, Spectrum and car insurance put me on my husband's stuff also. So it depends on the place. I went to SSA on my 4th day in US, got application in no problem but I've been waiting for 5 weeks for it already and now was told by the office they lost my paperwork so have to do new application🙄 in Texas they just needed my passport for marriage license

[HRQX 4,145]

6 hours ago, Pooley said:

He did leave us a letter stating that they have to verify before issuing the SSN and could take up to 4 weeks.

By a literal reading of 32-403(2), Idaho Code that should suffice: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title32/t32ch4/sect32-403/ Hopefully, they don't request a SSA letter that explicitly indicates an ineligibility for a SSN.

[O-J 174]

Im also from the UK and have 2 middle names which they added to my first name so it caused problems during the verification. Be sure to go right back into the SSA after the 4 weeks if you do not receive it. I had to and they had to create a new case all over again. You can actually check the case status on here to see if SSA has received a response on your case.

 

Quoted from a previous thread I replied to 

On 7/28/2019 at 7:43 PM, O-J said:

Figured I’d provide an update on my situation in case anyone experiences the same thing. It seems to be pretty common from reading the other threads on here. 

 

My process: 

12th May: Arrived in US

31st May: Applied for social security card at SSA

9th July: Returned to SSA to see what was taking so long as I hadn’t received my card. They said they couldn’t verify my status as my middle names (I have 2) had been added to my first name as my given name. This is because this is how it is displayed on my passport and therefore also the I-94. They ended up submitting a new SAVE case but told me to contact DHS as it would probably be rejected again. I emailed SAVE.help@uscis.dhs.gov to explain the situation but received no response and didn’t expect one really but figured I’d try it as my final attempt to get the card before sending my AOS application. Who knows if it helped or not but I got the card. 

22nd July: Card was issued

28th July: Received card in the mail

 

I ended up mailing my AOS/EAD/AP applications off on July 24th and turns out they mailed my SS card on the same date. I did tick the box to receive a SSN with my EAD but won’t be needing that now.

 

[C90 376]

8 hours ago, Pooley said:

I actually just looked it up for Idaho, and it does say we need a SSN or at least a letter from the office.

You will need:

1. To appear together at a County Recorder’s Office.
2. Approximately $30 in cash. Many County Recorders do not take checks or cards. (Fee varies by county. Some counties charge up to $20 more on Saturdays.)
3. A social security number for each applicant. Non-U.S. residents should bring identification from the country in which they are a citizen. No SSN? Obtain a letter from the nearest Social Security Office.
4. One of the following as proof of identity and age:
   • Current driver’s license
   • State-issued identification card
   • Passport
   • Original birth certificate or certified copy

Well, we already have the spot reserved and everything.

The SSN office should've given you (or your fiance) a letter stating that at this time (s)he can't get an SSN including the reason and that they will update once it's ready etc. Take that letter and all the other documents required. 

It's also very normal these days to go through manual verification. I went through it twice last year (once for my maiden and once to change to my married name) and it took I think both times 2-4 weeks (don't know the exact time anymore) before I had my SSN. In the meantime I did have that letter explaining why.

[SalishSea 16,814]

7 hours ago, K1visaHopeful said:

I can't see an entire state not allowing destination weddings at all for visitors though.

Yeah, but:  Idaho.

[K1visaHopeful 2,678]

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

Yeah, but:  Idaho.

Is there a huge amount of illegals hiding out there or something? (I'm not familiar). Requiring an SSN for any one/even a tourist to marry would just be a hindrance on the economy dont you think?