RickQ

I moved over to the US on a K1 visa and was married recently. Prior to getting married I applied for, and received, a social security number. One my SocSec card, it say "Valid for work only with INS authorization". Since then, we have married and I have adjusted my status, so that I have a greencard (temporary stamp in my passport at the moment) and am authorized to work.

My questions is, do I need to apply to the SocSec office to get another card or another number? Or is the one I have sufficient?

Cheers

Rick

Rete

Your card is good as it is or you can go to the SS office and request a new card (same number) without the legend. Be aware though that SS is now checking status on all alien requests with the INS for validity so it might take a few months before you get the new card in the mail. In the interim the old card is still good.

Remember the number will always be the same.

Rete

RickQ

Thanks Rete

I called the SocSec toll free number but the woman I spoke to did not seem to know what I was talking about. I am going in next week to file paperwork to change my wife's surname, so I will ask again then.

Rick