Waiting for I129 F and social number

One big problem with the K-1 visa process is that the fiancee and the petitioner have no way to determine if or when the petition would be approved. On the other hand, the government requires the couple to marry each other within 90 days after the alien arrives in the US. Thus, people who want to have a big wedding with many guests may have to get a simple civil marriage, followed by an elaborate ceremony.

In short, many K-1 visa petitions are approved within a year. However, no one knows how long your particular petition will take.

The Social Security Administration will give an applicant an Social Security number when the applicant can prove that the applicant is a US citizen or has the legal right to work in the US. If the applicant does not have permission to work, the applicant may apply for a Social Security number only if the law requires the applicant to provide a Social Security number to get general assistance benefits the applicant already has qualified for. Information about getting a SS number is available at www.ssa.gov .