k1 visa SSN
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k1 visa SSN
Called up about my socail security number today and I was told I cant get one until I was abke to legally work in the usa. Was this the same for everyone else?
K1 visa. Not yet married
K1 visa. Not yet married
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A person holding a K-1 visa is allowed to get a SSN based on K-1 status (such as you have). You should wait about 10 days after your arrival on the K-1 visa to give your immigration status time to update in the system SSA uses to verify your status. But don't wait too long, either...you can only apply for the SSN based on K-1 status during your first 76 days in the USA. If you wait longer than that, they you WILL need your EAD in hand first.
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I called up to check if I eligible to get one yet and the lady I spoke to said im not able to get one as I cant work legally in the usa. I know you have to go in person to apply just getting mixed messages, So slightly confused. Ive got all the paperwork ready to go. Ill jus go to the office and hope the lady I spoke to was wrong
Last edited by Gazzy1988; Dec 30th 2013 at 4:29 pm.
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Ill jus go to the office and hope the lady I spoke to was wrong
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thanks you very much, ill head down and apply today.
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The problem is that the SSA are not USCIS, or DoS, and so may not be as aware of policy on this as you are - the first time I turned up at the SSA, Green Card in hand, the person I spoke too asked if I would describe myself as a 'Permanent Resident'...
.... Um, that's what my card says!
.... Um, that's what my card says!
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sorry to question you again noorah :/, ive just spoke with someone from the uscis and they said i cant apply for a SSN unit i have a EAD in hand form I 765.
I have my passport, I94 and form SS5 ready to go. so can i 100% get a ssn
Feel stupid cause being told two different things. please be patient lol
thanks gareth
I have my passport, I94 and form SS5 ready to go. so can i 100% get a ssn
Feel stupid cause being told two different things. please be patient lol
thanks gareth
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I have my passport, I94 and form SS5 ready to go. so can i 100% get a ssn
Feel stupid cause being told two different things. please be patient lol
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There is a SSA 'policy statement' - I'm not sure of the formal term for it - that can be found on the SSA web site that specifically states that a K1 is eligible for a SS card. If I can find it I'll post the link (haven't looked for it in years), but you have access to both Google and the SSA site also.
Regards, JEff
EDIT: POMS Section RM00203.500 Keep in mind that you are in K-1 status for 90 days after entry only. After 90 days, whether or not you are pending adjustment of status, you will need an EAD issued by USCIS in order to accept employment - and to obtain a SS number and card.
Regards, JEff
EDIT: POMS Section RM00203.500 Keep in mind that you are in K-1 status for 90 days after entry only. After 90 days, whether or not you are pending adjustment of status, you will need an EAD issued by USCIS in order to accept employment - and to obtain a SS number and card.
Last edited by jeffreyhy; Dec 30th 2013 at 8:06 pm.
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EDIT: POMS Section RM00203.500 Keep in mind that you are in K-1 status for 90 days after entry only. After 90 days, whether or not you are pending adjustment of status, you will need an EAD issued by USCIS in order to accept employment - and to obtain a SS number and card.
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Got myself a texas ID today and gonna get my social later this week . Thanks for the advice, always greatfully appreciated
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Because I was being told different by my local ssn office. So was slightly confused at the time