Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
#16
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Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
Afew weeks after sending the marriage licence
#17
Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
Can you write a timeline of what you applied for and when? Your short posts are confusing.
So, you arrived on a K-1 visa. At some point before the 90-day mark, you applied for a marriage license (above). Not sure where you sent the marriage license, as usually you don't have to send that anywhere...they collect it in person after you fill it out, and then at some point you actually get married.
Still....anything to do with the marriage license is STILL not related to your Social Security Card. You keep referring to the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process, which is unrelated to the SSN application.
Can you just state the date you went in person to your local SS office and applied for the SSN? It's helpful if you include exact dates (such as January 10, February 21, etc.), rather than in relation to some other thing you did.
Rene
So, you arrived on a K-1 visa. At some point before the 90-day mark, you applied for a marriage license (above). Not sure where you sent the marriage license, as usually you don't have to send that anywhere...they collect it in person after you fill it out, and then at some point you actually get married.
Still....anything to do with the marriage license is STILL not related to your Social Security Card. You keep referring to the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process, which is unrelated to the SSN application.
Can you just state the date you went in person to your local SS office and applied for the SSN? It's helpful if you include exact dates (such as January 10, February 21, etc.), rather than in relation to some other thing you did.
Rene
Last edited by Noorah101; Apr 22nd 2014 at 3:19 pm.
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Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
I'm guessing at the timeline but it appears this poster was not aware they could and should have applied for their social security number 10 days after entering the US on their K-1. In fact he might not have known that the social security number is a different government agency from immigration.
It would appear he waited until their marriage in January, sent off the marriage certificate with the I-485 and other forms and is now having to wait for the EAD in order to apply for the SSN.
It would appear he waited until their marriage in January, sent off the marriage certificate with the I-485 and other forms and is now having to wait for the EAD in order to apply for the SSN.
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Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
I'm guessing at the timeline but it appears this poster was not aware they could and should have applied for their social security number 10 days after entering the US on their K-1. In fact he might not have known that the social security number is a different government agency from immigration.
It would appear he waited until their marriage in January, sent off the marriage certificate with the I-485 and other forms and is now having to wait for the EAD in order to apply for the SSN.
It would appear he waited until their marriage in January, sent off the marriage certificate with the I-485 and other forms and is now having to wait for the EAD in order to apply for the SSN.
I think the OP is getting confused between the EAD and the SSN. He says he applied for the SSN, but everything he says points to an EAD application, not a SSN application. My guess, like you, is that he hasn't actually applied for the SSN yet.
Rene
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Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
I'm guessing at the timeline but it appears this poster was not aware they could and should have applied for their social security number 10 days after entering the US on their K-1. In fact he might not have known that the social security number is a different government agency from immigration.
It would appear he waited until their marriage in January, sent off the marriage certificate with the I-485 and other forms and is now having to wait for the EAD in order to apply for the SSN.
It would appear he waited until their marriage in January, sent off the marriage certificate with the I-485 and other forms and is now having to wait for the EAD in order to apply for the SSN.
#21
Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
So it seems you actually didn't apply for your SSN, yet, right? So when you said you applied for it, were you actually referring to the EAD, and not the SSN?
If you haven't yet applied for your SSN, you now have to wait until you have your EAD in hand, then go in person to your local SS office to apply for the SSN. You can go back in person the next day to get the number; the card will come in the mail within about 2 weeks after you apply.
Rene
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Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
Hi Noorah, yes but my point is, even if I had applied and got the SS after 10 days, I still wouldn't be able to work without the EAD process being complete, right?
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Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
Yes
But now you have an issue getting a SSN.
But now you have an issue getting a SSN.
#24
Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
After the first 90 days in the USA, you need the EAD in hand to be work authorized, and this is the document most employers will need to see. Again, a SSN is not required to begin working.
Eventually you will need a SSN, yes.
The SSN is used for so many other things, unrelated to employment, that most people get one ASAP after arrival in the USA. A SSN is usually required when applying for a US Drivers License, for example. Many banks require a SSN to open an account (although really that's only for interest-bearing accounts).
Rene
#25
Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
Like Noorah said, you need an SSN for many other things, not just for employment purposes. It's no use crying over it now, as you now have to wait for the EAD before you can apply for one. How long ago did you send in the paperwork for your AOS and EAD?
#26
Re: Recently moved to Florida / Job worries
Well I have a friend who is a cartographer, originally from Germany, she does things like GIS and maps for geologists, etc. She used to work for a map company in Florida and it went bust, then she did do GIS for a county (Pinellas I think) but it was only a temporary job. She ended up moving to Texas and working for an oil company.