tcylinder

I remember reading that K1'rs were able to get their SS card, depending on the office, before getting married by just showing their passport/visa with the i-94 stamp.

I plan on trying this with my fiance but wanted to check to see if I should wait as I remember there being some debate over this but don't remember the details and can't find the thread.

thank you.

katnap8

Hi,

We applied for my then fiance's SSN a few days after he arrived and before we were married. I remember reading somewhere on this site that it is better to apply before marriage, so that's why we did it. It took us about 5 weeks for him to receive his card in the mail.

Your fiance will also need to show a certified copy of his long form birth certificate. We didn't have one the first time we tried so we had to go back.

Anyway, good Luck on yours

Kat

Petra

I did it without any problem whatsoever.
Your fiancee will receive a Social Security Card with her maiden name.
If she's changing her name, she would have to renew after you're married.
I think the SSN isn't the problem, it's getting the 90 day EAD in a timely manner...
Petra

sharmilashah

Apply BEFORE marriage! Apparantly this will save you a lot of time! If you apply after marriage your fiance will have to wait much longer....

Good luck!

tcylinder

Getting the SS card before seems to be the consensus and that's what I remember reading. Thanks for the reply(s).