napoleon12 Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Hey, we just got to the US, my fiance on a K-1, and i am overwhelmed and confused. We are getting married this week...what do we do next? Can we apply for social security number now? what should be my first step? thank you..... Link to comment
GaryandSherry Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 congratulations on your long journey. Unfortunately, it isn't over yet. Here is a good place to read about getting a SSN and other valuable information.http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9057 Link to comment
rogerluli Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 what should be my first step? thank you.....236191[/snapback]Get off the plane... Link to comment
NewDay2006 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 (edited) Relax and appreciate the love and the differences between the 2 of you. It won't be easy, but don't over react to anything, just take a deep breath and learn to laugh at yourself instead of the other. It can be a very beautiful thing, just look at Dennis' life now. Nothings perfect, but hell, look at him go. It is beautiful now. don't let it go, just remember why you are together, because you love each other. Think of the other before you think of yourself, if both of you do that, you are well on your way to a great life together.... that's it... lessons over. Edited August 8, 2006 by NewDay2006 (see edit history) Link to comment
jim_julian Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Get married. Go to Social Security Office and apply for her SSN in her married name, if she chooses to adopt your last name as yours. Relax a month or so and enjoy life together. Then start thinking about submitting the Adjustment of Status (AOS) paperwork.236217[/snapback]Don ... we are in a bit of a mess changing her family name to mine. As K1 supposedly she is not entitled to a SSAN after she is married because she is now in AOS limbo. We applied for SSAN just before we were married, in her maiden name. Now we seem to be stuck with her maiden name on virtually everything. I asked about this at our last InfoPass appointment. They said to wait until we are called for green card interview. I mentioned that many now are approved without interview ... the IO comeback was "well sometime you'll get interviewed for something". sigh ... Link to comment
david_dawei Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Get married. Go to Social Security Office and apply for her SSN in her married name, if she chooses to adopt your last name as yours. Relax a month or so and enjoy life together. Then start thinking about submitting the Adjustment of Status (AOS) paperwork.236217[/snapback]Don ... we are in a bit of a mess changing her family name to mine. As K1 supposedly she is not entitled to a SSAN after she is married because she is now in AOS limbo. We applied for SSAN just before we were married, in her maiden name. Now we seem to be stuck with her maiden name on virtually everything. I asked about this at our last InfoPass appointment. They said to wait until we are called for green card interview. I mentioned that many now are approved without interview ... the IO comeback was "well sometime you'll get interviewed for something". sigh ...236306[/snapback]Good info to know.. every experience is worth hearing. I would amend Don's comment to be: "Get married and put name change on the marriage certificate"... So two questions Jim:1) Did she do a name change on marriage certificate?2) At what point after arrival, in days, did you get to the SS office ? Sometimes if it is too close to the I-94 expiration, even someone without a name change has problems getting the SSN. Link to comment
jim_julian Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 1) No, I asked the county recorder about that and they said the marriage license should have her maiden name on it. 2) About 30 days Link to comment
LeeFisher3 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Get married. Go to Social Security Office and apply for her SSN in her married name, if she chooses to adopt your last name as yours. Relax a month or so and enjoy life together. Then start thinking about submitting the Adjustment of Status (AOS) paperwork.236217[/snapback]Don ... we are in a bit of a mess changing her family name to mine. As K1 supposedly she is not entitled to a SSAN after she is married because she is now in AOS limbo. We applied for SSAN just before we were married, in her maiden name. Now we seem to be stuck with her maiden name on virtually everything. I asked about this at our last InfoPass appointment. They said to wait until we are called for green card interview. I mentioned that many now are approved without interview ... the IO comeback was "well sometime you'll get interviewed for something". sigh ...236306[/snapback]In California it's probably best to wait on the name change because they have some screwed up laws that don't take into account the AOS filing process and I don't recall of anyone being able to beat that game. Link to comment
MRMC Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 When you are not married apply for a K1 card in her maiden name. Then after you get married go back to the SS office with a marriage cert. copy and have the card issued in the married name. For now, since you are in the US and have 90 days to get married, start making the arrangements. Once you are married file the AOS immediately along with the EAD application if she will work. Link to comment
IluvmyLi Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 what should be my first step? thank you.....236191[/snapback]Get off the plane... 236234[/snapback] Link to comment
MRMC Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hey, we just got to the US, my fiance on a K-1, and i am overwhelmed and confused. We are getting married this week...what do we do next? Can we apply for social security number now? what should be my first step? thank you.....236191[/snapback]Apply now for her SS card in her unmarried name. They will not issue it in a nonlegal name. Then once you receive it, apply for a name change and bring a copy of your marriage certificate. Link to comment
napoleon12 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 ahh! i am confused about the SS#. my fiance and i just got legally married. he wont have a name change since my husband is the one immigrating. can i apply for the SS# now? or did i screw up by getting married first and now i can't get an SS#?? thank you all..... Link to comment
warpedbored Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 When my wife got here we got married about 10 days later. about a week after that we went to the same place we got a marriage license and aquired a certified copy of the marriage licence. We took that, her passport with I-94 and visa inside and a piece of mail delivered here with her name on it and took it all down to the SSA office. We filled out the application in her married name and waited for our number to be called. The lady at the window looked over all the papers and application then looked at something in her computer then gave us a piece of paper saying her SSN should arrive in about a week. We got it 4 days later. Link to comment
LeeFisher3 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 (edited) ahh! i am confused about the SS#. my fiance and i just got legally married. he wont have a name change since my husband is the one immigrating. can i apply for the SS# now? or did i screw up by getting married first and now i can't get an SS#?? thank you all.....237505[/snapback]Ok, in that case your Husband needs to get his SSN and you need to do a legal name change is you are taking his last name. You will each need to complete the SS-5 form, him for a new number and you for a name change since you are a USC who has just gotten married. You will want to do his paperwork FIRST and then yours, some of the SSA offices are rather stupid in thinking that once a K-1 visa holder is married the visa is no longer any good. Here is a link about getting the SSN for a K-1 visa holder: SSA Policies on K-1 SSN make sure you take his passport and Notary Birth record with you. Take a look at this for your name change. What if my name changed? Also, don't forget your drivers license, bank account and other things. On the Bank account you might want to wait for his SSN to arrive if you intend to have a joint account. Edited August 14, 2006 by LeeFisher3 (see edit history) Link to comment
tonado Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 (edited) You should take care of your SO's needs (like finding Asian market, C-phone for her, phone cards for China, etc). First month in USA will be tough for her. Then you should plan AOS, EAD, SS, Advance Parole, ESL classes, driving lessons. Edited August 14, 2006 by tonado (see edit history) Link to comment
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