State ID

[SNAR 0]

Hi! I will be arriving in the US next month via K1 Visa. I just wanted to know if I can still use the SSN that I got when I came in the US 2 years ago using J1 for applying for a State ID in Georgia. If yes, will my State ID have my maiden name even if I already got married and has already submitted AOS. Thank you.

[payxibka 10,044]

Just now, SNAR said:

Hi! I will be arriving in the US next month via K1 Visa. I just wanted to know if I can still use the SSN that I got when I came in the US 2 years ago using J1 for applying for a State ID in Georgia. If yes, will my State ID have my maiden name even if I already got married and has already submitted AOS. Thank you.

SSNs are valid for your lifetime 

[USS_Voyager 1,971]

SSN is your unique number. It doesn't change with immigration status. 

[ineedadisplayname 443]

1 hour ago, SNAR said:

Hi! I will be arriving in the US next month via K1 Visa. I just wanted to know if I can still use the SSN that I got when I came in the US 2 years ago using J1 for applying for a State ID in Georgia. If yes, will my State ID have my maiden name even if I already got married and has already submitted AOS. Thank you.

You can update it after you get your EAD if you are filing the AOS forms with your new last name. (You can't change any other part of your name).

The SSN is the same. They don't change it, that's why you need to protect it as much as you can.

 

That will be a whole other question if you are eligible for a state ID or not before getting the EAD or work permit. For sure you can get a state id on the K1 visa, but that will expire within 90 days. (I-94 expiration date)

Edited October 1, 2019 by ineedadisplayname