How to Apply for a Social Security Number If You Have K-1 Fiance or Fiancee Visa

There are important documents that you need to show to your local Social Security office if you come to the U.S. and married your fiance or fiancee through a K-1 visa. The question is, how can you get a Social Security number so you can also work?

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Money for applicable fee
• Your passport with biographical information or photograph in it
• Marriage certificate (original copy)
• Driver's license (original copy)

1. Take note that the K-1 symbol in your visa means that you are a fiancé/fiancée of a U.S. citizen and you're eligible for a Social Security number and also for employment.

2. Complete an application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5) in order to apply for a Social Security number.

3. Prepare pertinent documents to prove your immigration status, work eligibility, age and identity before going to the Social Security office nearest your area. Bring your passport with your biographical information or photograph in it and your recent marriage certificate (original copy) or driver's license (original copy).

4. Remember that the Social Security Administration has an official site featuring recent online forms, benefits information, and other services so before going to their office, you may download Form SS-5 and fill-up your application. You can't immediately see this form in the front page of their website so just type "Form SS-5" in their search box and click "go" when you visit their website. After that, you'll be directed to another web page where you can download the form through a PDF Text Version.

5. After filling-up your application form SS-5, bring your original documents to your nearest local Social Security office since you may need to apply in person. If possible, it would be good if you'll be accompanied by your American husband or wife.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to come early in the morning to your nearest local Social Security office when you apply in person to avoid a long line of applicants.
• Just be sure that all documents must be either originals or copies that are only certified by the issuing agency. Do not waste your time going there bringing not original documents because the Social Security officers will not accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents.

Resources

• SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE, THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
• How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft
• K1 Fiance/Fiancee Visa Medical Examination - A Detailed Guide
• How to Succeed For Your K1 Fiance/Fiancee Visa Medical Examination
• K1 Fiance/Fiancee Interview: A Detailed Guide
• How to Succeed On Your K1 Fiance/Fiancee Visa Interview
• How to File Your Conditional Resident Status Based On A K1 Visa
• How to File A Permanent Resident Status Through K-1 Fiance or Fiancée Visa
• How to Apply for a K1 Fiance/Fiancee Visa Petition

[counselor40]

on 7/25/2009 great tips, thanks!

[karileighk]

on 7/21/2009 You never know who might need this info.

[jenkinr]

on 6/22/2009 A K-1 Visa is a fiancee visa giving you 90 days to marry once you arrive in the US. It is my understanding that you cannot use a K-1 visa to obtain a social security card or employment in the US. You must file papers after you are married. Those documents and your marriage certificate is what is used to grant a social security card and obtain a work permit while you await your green card. My wife is Russian and we have been through this process.

[skyedanzer]

on 6/21/2009 Great social security information

[femwriter]

on 6/18/2009 Your welcome, thanks for reading.