Social Security Q & A- I have come to the U.S. to marry

I have come to the U.S. to marry my boyfriend. My immigration document shows "K-1." How do I get a Social Security number so I can work?

The K-1 symbol on your immigration document indicates that you are the fiancé of a U.S. citizen and you are eligible to work. The Social Security Administration’s, therefore, can assign you a number and card so that you can work.

To apply for a Social Security number:

Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); and
Show documents proving:
- Immigration status;
- Work eligibility;
- Age; and
- Identity.
Take your completed application and documents to your local Social Security office.

All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. Social Security cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents.

For more detailed information, see Social Security Numbers For Noncitizens (Publication No. 05-10096) or Documents You Need for a Social Security Card.