Ni

Hi group,

Is that true that when my financee enters the US, he cannot apply for
SS unless he has EAD card? And if he doesn't have a SS/EAD, he cannot
have a driver license?

Thanks,
ni

angeles73

The K-1 entitles him/her to go to the social security ofifce and apply for a social security card. It may or may not have a restriction on it regarding employment authorization, but your k-1 is in fact your employment authorization until you marry and adjust status. That is my understanding, I am sure anyone will correct me if I'm wrong

Ni

angeles73 wrote in message news:...
    > The K-1 entitles him/her to go to the social security ofifce and apply
    > for a social security card. It may or may not have a restriction on it
    > regarding employment authorization, but your k-1 is in fact your
    > employment authorization until you marry and adjust status. That is my
    > understanding, I am sure anyone will correct me if I'm wrong

Thanks for your response, much appreciated

--ni

toddnan

as i understand it , with an employment stamp in your passport or a work permit in your wallet, you can get a ss number. the work permit can take up to 90 days to obtain ive heard.

im not sure about getting a drivers license. good luck

Sisterblue

angeles73 wrote in message news:...
    > The K-1 entitles him/her to go to the social security ofifce and apply
    > for a social security card. It may or may not have a restriction on it
    > regarding employment authorization, but your k-1 is in fact your
    > employment authorization until you marry and adjust status. That is my
    > understanding, I am sure anyone will correct me if I'm wrong

The K-1 ***DOES NOT*** give employment authorization unless the person
received the EAD at the port of entry (when they first enter the US on
their K-1). The EAD is the *only* document that allows work
authorization until they receive the green card.

Here's the information from the FAQ: (http://www.k1faq.com/#5.3)

5.3)...How about employment? When can my fiance(e) begin working?
A..(generalized statement)..In principle, right away. It is currently
unclear if a K1 can legally obtain employment without an EAD during
the validity of the K1. One newsgrouper (Aug 2001) reported working
without an EAD in this fashion, however, an inquiry to a local office
(San Antonio) produced the answer that an EAD is still required. This
particular office advises to visit them immediately after entry to the
US to obtain a free 90 day EAD. Several local offices will do this.
Just walk in there or call them on the phone and tell them you didn't
get an EAD at the POE. The newsgroup has reported many successes by
determined K1-ers who have done this. In order to be employed, it is
also required to have a Social Security Number. A K2 still requires a
specific work authorization from the INS to obtain a Social Security
number. Any "90 day" employment authorization lasts only as long as
the valid K1/K2 status (90 days from entry as noted on the I-94).
FAQ Note #1: If you receive an EAD (I-688B) card at the POE, check it
to make sure it has the following info on it: your full name, your
alien number, your signature, your picture, your fingerprint, the EAD
issue date, the EAD expiration date and your date of birth.

Hope that clears things up!

Laura