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More info about non USC obtaining SS card from SS site if you need it:

Does a noncitizen need a Social Security number? Unless you are a noncitizen who wants to work in the United States, you probably don’t need a Social Security number. Generally, only noncitizens authorized to work in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can get a Social Security number. Social Security numbers are used to report an person’s wages to the government and to determine a person’s eligibility for Social Security benefits. You need a Social Security number to work, collect Social Security benefits, and receive some other government services. Lawfully admitted noncitizens can get many benefits and services without a Social Security number. You don’t need a number to get a driver’s license, register for school, get private health insurance, apply for school lunch programs or subsidized housing. Some organizations use Social Security numbers to identify you in their records. Most, however, will identify you by some other means if you request it. We can’t assign you a Social Security number solely for you to be able to get a driver’s license or a service that requires a credit check. Although many companies, such as banks and credit companies, may ask for your Social Security number, you generally aren’t required to provide one if you don’t have one. How can I get a Social Security number and card? There are two ways you can apply. • You can apply in your home country before you come to the United States when filing an application for an immigrant visa with the U.S. Department of State. In almost all cases, if you apply for a Social Security number and card with your immigrant visa application, you don’t have to visit a Social Security office in the United States. (For more information, see www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnvisa); or • You can visit a Social Security office in person. If you are not an immigrant, or didn’t apply for a Social Security number on your immigrant visa application, you must have your papers from DHS showing your U.S. immigration status and authorization to work in the United States. Then, you should apply for a Social Security number and card by visiting an office. We recommend you wait 10 days after arriving in the United States to apply for a Social Security number to make it easier for us to verify your DHS documents online, which will speed processing of your Social Security number application. Applying for a Social Security number and card is free. To apply: • Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); • Collect at least two original documents proving your identity, work-authorized immigration status, and age; and • Take your completed application and original documents to your local Social Security office. All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. We also cannot accept a receipt showing you applied for the document. We may use one document for two purposes. For example, we may use your DHS work permit as proof of both your identity and workauthorized immigration status. Your birth certificate or passport may serve as proof of age. However, you must provide at least two separate documents. We will mail your number and card as soon as we have all of your information and have verified your documents with the issuing offices. Identity and work-authorized immigration status To prove your identity and work-authorized immigration status, show us your current U.S. immigration documents and your unexpired foreign passport. Acceptable immigration documents include your: • Form I-551 (includes machine-readable immigrant visa); • Admission stamp showing a class of admission permitting work; • Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record); or • Form I-766 (Employment Authorization Document, EAD, work permit). Exchange visitors: If you’re a J-1 or J-2 exchange visitor, we also need to see your DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status. If you are a J-1 student, student intern, or international visitor, you must provide a letter from your sponsor. The letter should be on sponsor letterhead with an original signature that authorizes your employment. International students: If you’re an F-1 or M-1 student, we need to see your Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. For information on other documents that students must provide, ask for International Students And Social Security Numbers (Publication No. 05-10181). Age You must present your foreign birth certificate if you have it or can get it within 10 business days. If not, we can consider other documents, such as your passport or a document issued by DHS, as evidence of your age. What if I need a number for other reasons? If you aren’t authorized by DHS to work in the United States, you can get a Social Security number only if you can prove you need it for a valid non-work reason. That might happen, for example, if a state or federal law requires you to have a Social Security number to get benefits to which you have already established entitlement. If you need a number for tax purposes, and you aren’t authorized to work in the United States, you can apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Visit the IRS in person, or call the IRS toll-free number, 1-800-TAXFORM (1-800-829-3676), and request Form W-7, Application For An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. If a business or government agency asks you for a Social Security number and you are not authorized to work in the United States, ask if they can identify you in some other way. In most cases, you’ll be able to get the service or license you need without a Social Security number. Contacting Social Security Visit www.socialsecurity.gov anytime to apply for benefits, open a my Social Security account, find publications, and get answers to frequently asked questions. Or, call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (for the deaf or hard of hearing, call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778). We can answer case-specific questions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Generally, you’ll have a shorter wait time if you call after Tuesday. We treat all calls confidentially. We also want to make sure you receive accurate and courteous service, so a second Social Security representative monitors some telephone calls. We can provide general information by automated phone service 24 hours a day. And, remember, our website, www.socialsecurity.give

And don't forget birth certificate!

All you need is your I-94 form and Visa/Passport to apply. My husband (fiance at the time) and I applied for his social after he had only been here for two weeks. The SS card will have a line that reads "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION". This means you won't be able to work unless you have the work permit accompanying it.

I think you should go ahead and apply for it. Then you will be in the system. Saves time and extra steps later on.

Should I complete another Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance , when I send the EAD in with the NOA?

Or just the two forms will suffice! Thanks guys. I don't know what I would do without this website!

Thanks so much!!!

Does my husband need to fill the I-765 worksheet out? There is a note at the top of the form stating that certain applicants should complete the form.

We want to send this form out ASAP - please advise!

Thanks!

Thanks to both of you - I am guess that I should also send the AP app along as well. The Visa journey website says optional for both - that so threw me off!!

I will send both with the NOA1.

The NOA1 hasn't come yet but when it does I will be sending this to the Chicago LB - as I did with the AOS app correct. Should I include a letter with an explanation and will there be a fee or this?

Would E-filing this be an option?

Hi All,

My husband and I submitted his AOS application and got a notification that his finger print fee was received. I hope everything will go smoothly but I have been reading about cases on this site and it seems that I may have left out a form I-765 for Employment Authorization form. I was under the impression that should only be sent if you plan to work while the application is being processed and that it was optional.

Should I have submitted this form as well? If so, is it too late - can this be filed online as it says on the USCIS website (even after the AOS was submitted.)

Is there an extra fee to file it separately? Will this result in a RFE?

The reason I didn't submit it was because his i_94 was expired, I thought the fee would be extra and I figured that when the AOS was approved this form would not be necessary.

Please Advise ASAP!

Hi,

I am going to send the AOS packet and application this coming Monday 6/29/15. The form I-485 form expires on 6/30/15. I think that te packet won't actually get to US Homeland Security lockbox until July 1st,2015. I am concerned that the form will not be accepted since it was sent and accepted after the expiration date of the form. Are they strict about this? Should I take the chance.

I really want to get this all over in one shot - the process has been so long and my husband is eager to get the process started for his green card. We are at a standstill - please advise!

Thanks so much, I love this website and the fact that we are all helping one another!

The "B" listed is one of the options under Blanket waiver.

And thank you for medical vaccinations info, that made it a bit clearer. According to that he is all set with his shots!

Thanks all!

He completed his medical exam in Mach 2015--- I am more concerned with what vaccinations are required. It looks like he got everything but the Dose 2 for Varicella and for his TD shot- there is a letter B next to it that notes that it is insufficent time internal to complete series. It looks like he will need his booster dose?

This form is very confusing!

Hi,

My husband and I were married before the 90 day mark, but were unable to submit the paperwork for AOS in on time (I-94 expired on 5/31/15). Will this be a problem if we submit this now?

Also, I just looked at his medical exam, which was taken in Jamaica prior to his arrival to the US and it looks like he will need the TDAP (tetanus booster shot) and Variciella. Are these indeed required vaccinations and will he need to go to a certain physician to get these shots (as he did in Jamaica)?

He is now on my health insurance and I figured that I would just take him to my doctor- but would these shots need to be documented on a certain form or should I include whatever my doctor gives me as proof with the DS-3025 health exam he already has.

Please tell me there is hope- I am going crazy here!

I think that should be fine as long as your signature and date is updated! If you want to add more details (in regards to wedding plans) you can do that as well.

Thanks everyone! At the very beginning of this process I was very aware and well informed... now that we are actually getting through seems like I have no idea what is going on and my brain isn't working!

Hi all,

My fiance should have his visa in hand by the end of this month but March 11th our petition will actually expire. This means that we will have to be married before then correct. In regards to the AOS application, they ask for a copy of the petition approval letter- I am guessing we won't actually have that completed until the end of March. Will they letter be accepted if it's sent after the date has expired- for aos app?

Thank you so much!

Thank you all...as you can see I'm so paranoid!

My fiance has his interview on Friday...I was under the impression that all the fees were paid up to this point. Are there additional fees that he will need to pay once he gets to the Jamaican embassy?

For Jamaican couples...can anyone tell me the process of the no impediment form. He will need two references to sign the reference forms in the presence of a notary of public or justice of peace on his behalf...And have the actual application and fee filled out?

Correct? Please confirm!

On the website there is a 3 day express guys?

I just emailed them to confirm that he can take his interview without the form in hand. This is a matter of approve it deny, so my real question to you all is if he doesn't have it will he be denied without it. I wonder how lenient the embassy when it comes to required documents.

Are you saying that he can still do his interview this week without the form and that we should send the email to the embassy that we have received it once he gets it?

Hi All,

Upon going over the checklist once more I realized that we are missing one form...the No Impediment Form (For Jamaica)! Ugh...My fiance will be going to see if this form can be produced asap/express but I have a feeling that we will have to cancel the interview, and reschedule since it is four days from now. With Jamaican embassy, are there additional steps that I need to take other than going on the site and rescheduling?

I planned on waiting for his word until he gets more info about how long it will take, but if it looks like we have to reschedule I will need to. This sucks because I have been so meticulous about this and its required so how could I have missed it!

Provide advice please...those who have been through the Jamaican embassy please advise!

Fiance will be leaving Jamaica to US in March...Will it require a two way ticket?

@ Maria, that is the email I've been sending to! It's been three weeks and I also sent something to them today!