proof of shared life if I have no SSN

[BIRDFEEDERIN 5]

Hey guys!
I didn’t apply for an SSN when I first came to the U.S., and now I have my green card interview in two weeks. The problem is, I don’t have any shared liabilities with my husband to prove our marriage — we can’t open a joint bank account or get a lease in both our names. What can I do except bringing the photos?Is that a big problem?

[Crazy Cat 43,954]

31 minutes ago, BIRDFEEDERIN said:

Is that a big problem?

Yes.  You need evidence that you are actually living together as a couple.  Time to put on your thinking cap.  Ask yourself "How can I prove we are living as a couple"? 

 

Letter from landlord

Personal affidavits from family or friends (normally weak evidence...but you have no choice)

ANYTHING showing you both living at the same address

Beneficiary documents (insurance, etc)

Healthcare proxy statements

Wills, trusts, etc.

 

 

I strongly suggest you start thinking about the evidence you will need for your I-751 in 2 years after you get through this Adjustment of Status interview.  

 

 

Edited April 15 by Crazy Cat

[MalloryCat 651]

if your partner has a credit card they might be able to add you as an authorized user without needing an SSN. the cards have the same number just with different names

i know i was able to add my husband to my amazon credit card without having his SSN

[BIRDFEEDERIN 5]

thank you guys I really needed this

[wildbug100420 262]

1 hour ago, BIRDFEEDERIN said:

thank you guys I really needed this

Also please complete your timelines. Your EAD section mentioned rfe. Once you get an employment authorization card you can get SSN. 

[JeanneAdil 6,987]

are you on spouse's tax returns?

[W199 453]

Today is tax day. Didn't you file joint taxes together? Or did you file married filing separately? 

[W199 453]

Note, please don't answer "no because I didn't have a SSN".   Because you could have still filed, at least by paper, not to mention it would have saved your husband a lot of money in taxes. 

[Gabriel5454 26]

Are you sure you cannot be added to the lease?  This should not require a social security number.  Also, I am not an expert on the K-1 process, but if you missed the chance to apply for a social security number, I believe you can still apply for an ITIN.  In many cases you could provide this number in lieu of a social security number.

[hplusj 536]

Healthcare coverage

HIPAA release

Prenup

As many bills you can have assigned in your name to the residence as possible.  Many utility companies allow for co-tenants to be added without SSNs needed.  Have your husband update his accounts.  Print everything out.

Edited April 16 by hplusj

[BIRDFEEDERIN 5]

Hey guys! Just wanted to update that I passed my interview, i was so nervous, because we managed to do the lease and we didnt do anything else. But when I arrived on the interview with a big bag of documents I was not asked to show anything, they just asked my phone number and address. It was very nice! Thank you for your answers here.

[TBoneTX 47,164]

3 minutes ago, BIRDFEEDERIN said:

I passed my interview

Wonderful news!  Thanks for returning with the happy word.

4 minutes ago, BIRDFEEDERIN said:

Thank you for your answers here.

You're welcome, and thanks for trusting us by asking.

[Edward and Jaycel 1,669]

8 hours ago, BIRDFEEDERIN said:

Hey guys! Just wanted to update that I passed my interview, i was so nervous, because we managed to do the lease and we didnt do anything else. But when I arrived on the interview with a big bag of documents I was not asked to show anything, they just asked my phone number and address. It was very nice! Thank you for your answers here.

 

Congratulations!! 🎉 Would you share a little more detail about your interview for those of us who will likely have to do one soon?  

[BIRDFEEDERIN 5]

of course,yes.

Our interview was scheduled for 8:00 AM at the USCIS office in San Jose, CA. We arrived about 20 minutes early, but it's worth noting that if you come too early, the security guard may not let you in right away.
We first showed our appointment letter to the guard, then went through a security screening similar to what you experience at an airport. A quick tip: wear socks with your shoes. Everyone is required to take off their shoes during screening, and the woman ahead of us had to walk barefoot because she didn’t have socks.
After security, we went to a second desk where we submitted our passports and the appointment letter again. They gave us a number and asked us to wait in the lobby. We waited for about 15 minutes. An officer called my name and asked my husband to wait outside — the interview was going to be conducted with just me. I was informed of my right to have an attorney present and confirmed that I was okay proceeding without one. The interview itself lasted about 20 minutes. Most of the questions were standard security-related questions. Toward the end, the officer asked for my phone number and current address. Then she asked how we met. Again, I was not required to show any documents even tho I brought a big bag of papers and pictures with me.
At the end of the interview, the officer told me I was approved. However, she handed me a paper saying my case was under review. She explained that even if you’re approved, they need to give you something in writing before you leave.

Then I went home, relieved that it went well overall!

[Edward and Jaycel 1,669]

@BIRDFEEDERIN Thank you so much for giving the details! I'm sure @SL2024 will be grateful as his local office is San Jose also