K-1 Married and applied for SS # Today

[michaelt]

Got married this morning at courthouse in Delray Beach, Florida and it was really quite nice, and in good taste. (not "wham-bam thank you mam") Went outdoors for vows, and sweet gal from Courthouse took pictures.

Afterwards we went to Social Security and applied for SS number with application prefilled (online form downloaded) using my gals first name, middle name as her former last name, and her new married (my) last name. (Courthouse gave us notarized form indicating marriage certificate soon to be sent) and we had no problems with this being processed with her new married name! This was our first application to social security since her arrival Dec 18, and just to let you know, we also checked box "Legal Alien ALLOWED" to work". Seems like no issues there either.

Just wanted to share our experience and hope this helps someone. Must get back to our honeymoon night!

Edited February 15, 2008 by michaelt (see edit history)

[dnoblett]

It's a crap shoot with SSA getting SSN after marriage on a K-1 visa, some will do with married name and others won't.

 

K-1 is "Work Auth" primarily to be able to get the SSN, some states are strict in their interpretation of a federal law that requires persons applying for a "license" to have SSN, this can cause a problem with marriage license if only one person has SSN and the other (the K-1 holder) does not. So some are aware of this, and figure since you are married, that the reason to issue SSN no longer exists.

[michaelt]

It's a crap shoot with SSA getting SSN after marriage on a K-1 visa, some will do with married name and others won't.

 

K-1 is "Work Auth" primarily to be able to get the SSN, some states are strict in their interpretation of a federal law that requires persons applying for a "license" to have SSN, this can cause a problem with marriage license if only one person has SSN and the other (the K-1 holder) does not. So some are aware of this, and figure since you are married, that the reason to issue SSN no longer exists.

Thanks Dan (as always!) : )

[clayton2103]

Michael & Fang,

 

Much CONGRATULATIONS!!!

We are happy to hear that the ceremony went well and was more than expected. Glad to know that your timeline is on schedule and hope that the next group of paperwork is nearing completion.

We will be speaking with you soon and as always. we wish you both the very best.

 

Clayton & Wen Li

 

P.S. Welcome back to the Candle! We've missed you.

Edited February 15, 2008 by clayton2103 (see edit history)

[michaelt]

Michael & Fang,

 

Much CONGRATULATIONS!!!

We are happy to hear that the ceremony went well and was more than expected. Glad to know that your timeline is on schedule and hope that the next group of paperwork is nearing completion.

We will be speaking with you soon and as always. we wish you both the very best.

 

Clayton & Wen Li

 

P.S. Welcome back to the Candle! We've missed you.

Thank you both!!!! Good to be back...working on papers as we speak...a little each day. Life is still busy and I want to have a nice weekend with my new beautiful wife!!!!

[IllinoisDave]

Congrats on the Wedding!!

And the SSN too.

[michaelt]

Thanks so much!!!! AOS now....hope you all are well!!!

[Jay & Ping]

Congratulations Michael. I joyous day to be sure!

[michaelt]

yes and thank you so much!!!!