tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post5062179910156764740..comments2023-09-21T07:44:02.719-07:00Comments on My K1 Fiance Visa Experience: Getting a Social Security Card as a US immigrant and non US citizenPaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125096218951977368noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post-70423952657839419802014-04-29T08:43:45.799-07:002014-04-29T08:43:45.799-07:00Hey, I just arrived in the US on a K1 VISA and am ...Hey, I just arrived in the US on a K1 VISA and am looking to get a SSN. Do I require a marriage licence before applying for one? This blog has been real helpful to me, so thanks!ermferrarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06880268297941255296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post-7575726306247022492014-03-15T13:30:21.547-07:002014-03-15T13:30:21.547-07:00Just for information to those following these step...Just for information to those following these steps like I had been doing.. I tried to apply for a SSN yesterday after I had got married in February and was told I cannot apply for one. I was told by the clerk (after a 1 hr 40min wait) that now I am married I can no longer apply for a SSN as a K-1 applicant as I am now married and the K-1 visa has now served its purpose. I can now only apply for a SSN once my conditional residency has been approved.. So for those who have entered the US but not yet married.. my advise would be to get your SSN card first!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post-88894839269207830752012-08-02T12:42:19.133-07:002012-08-02T12:42:19.133-07:00An SSN is useful in the US, even if you can't ...An SSN is useful in the US, even if you can't work, as you need an SSN for proof and ID in many circumstances. You are right that you need the EAD or green card to work. I had no problems getting an SSN, they will tell you what documents that you need to take to the office as ID etc on their website.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125096218951977368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post-91569895895036658672012-07-27T14:14:34.019-07:002012-07-27T14:14:34.019-07:00I'm intrigued as to how you managed to do this...I'm intrigued as to how you managed to do this. When I look at http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm it says, "In general, only noncitizens who have permission to work from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can apply for a Social Security number." I am awaiting my EAD but can I still go and get a SSN or were there special circumstances in your case?Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post-22562412087806308942011-10-25T13:15:54.403-07:002011-10-25T13:15:54.403-07:00Paul, so all you needed for a SSN was the marriage...Paul, so all you needed for a SSN was the marriage license and a photo id?<br />Thanks,<br />PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post-41483914129413691332011-07-06T15:41:25.746-07:002011-07-06T15:41:25.746-07:00That's an interesting tale, Almost American! ...That's an interesting tale, Almost American! :-)<br /><br />These beaurocracies are only human. When I got to my visa interview, they told me that they lacked a certain document. I had copies of everything and showed them the one that I'd sent. They looked through the stack of forms and found that they did have it after all!<br /><br />It's frightening that your life could be messed up by a mistake that is out of your control!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125096218951977368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post-51566819262721668062011-06-29T04:27:36.018-07:002011-06-29T04:27:36.018-07:00I applied for a SS# when I arrived in the US as a ...I applied for a SS# when I arrived in the US as a grad student 26 years ago. It was supposed to arrive marked "Not valid for employment" as all my friends' did - but somehow they failed to do that! I didn't take advantage of it though. When I eventually had to get a new card with my married name on it, the guy at the SS office commented that he knew the number had originally been issued as a "not for employment" number and was intrigued as to why it didn't have that stamped on the card. It would have made life interesting though if it had been properly marked and I'd had to use that card when I was hired under first a J-1 and then an H-1 visa.Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post-53620369424439476922011-06-14T04:11:41.614-07:002011-06-14T04:11:41.614-07:00Immigration seems to be making more headlines in r...Immigration seems to be making more headlines in recent years. As the world globalize, immigration opened up more easily. If you have any question related to immigration then you can call us on our toll free number 1-888-501-3133. <a href="http://www.galstyanimmigrationlaw.com/" rel="nofollow"> Citizenship Lawyer</a>Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721683450380642329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post-23824905887804666412011-06-07T09:51:20.501-07:002011-06-07T09:51:20.501-07:00The problem with the banks is that the person serv...The problem with the banks is that the person serving you is rarely clued up and is used to dealing with the same routine stuff over and over, they don't have any idea what the bank's policies are on the 2% of matters that don't crop up on a daily/weekly basis. They are more scared of getting into trouble for wrongly accepting you, than wrongly rejecting you - so they wrongly reject you! So frustrating! <br /><br />Ironically, most banks have far less restrictions for opening an account if you are just a temporary resident of the USA, rather than a permanent one! I think it is best to be honest though.<br /><br />I had no problems with opening a bank account once I had a social security card and ssn, however! (Despite this not being a requirement of the Patriot Act or the bank's regulations for non US citizens!)<br /><br />I am getting angry just thinking about it, so I had better stop now! :-)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125096218951977368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138713814856861648.post-25107001536601478472011-06-07T09:29:53.843-07:002011-06-07T09:29:53.843-07:00Thanks for the info. I may get this before I try t...Thanks for the info. I may get this before I try the bank lol!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603344912805177620noreply@blogger.com