ssa.gov : Social Security Numbers For Non Citizens United States of America

Name of the Organization : Social Security Administration
Type of Facility : Social Security Numbers For Non Citizens
State : Maryland
Country : United States of America

Website : https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
Download Procedures : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/24441-SSSNoncitizen.pdf

Social Security Numbers For Non Citizens :

How can I get a Social Security number and card?
There are two ways you can apply :
** You can apply in your home country before you come to the United States when filing an application for an immigrant visa with the U.S. Department of State.

Related : How do I apply for a new Social Security Number Card USA : www.statusin.org/24438.html

** In almost all cases, if you apply for a Social Security number and card with your immigrant visa application, you don’t have to visit a Social Security office in the United States

Identity and work-authorized immigration status :
** To prove your identity and work-authorized immigration status, show us your current U.S. immigration documents and your unexpired foreign passport.

Acceptable immigration documents include your :
** Form I-551 (includes machine-readable immigrant visa);
** Admission stamp showing a class of admission permitting work;
** Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record); or
** Form I-766 (Employment Authorization Document, EAD, work permit).

Exchange visitors :
** If you’re a J-1 or J-2 exchange visitor, we also need to see your DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status.
** If you are a J-1 student, student intern, or international visitor, you must provide a letter from your sponsor.
** The letter should be on sponsor letterhead with an original signature that authorizes your employment.

International students :
** If you’re an F-1 or M-1 student, we need to see your Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.
** For information on other documents that students must provide, ask for International Students And Social Security Numbers (Publication No. 05-10181).

Age :
** You must present your foreign birth certificate if you have it or can get it within 10 business days.
** If not, we can consider other documents, such as your passport or a document issued by DHS, as evidence of your age.

What if I need a number for other reasons?
** If you aren’t authorized by DHS to work in the United States, you can get a Social Security number only if you can prove you need it for a valid non-work reason.
** That might happen, for example, if a state or federal law requires you to have a Social Security number to get benefits to which you have already established entitlement.

Important :
** All documents submitted must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents.
** Get a certified copy of a document showing a birth, marriage or divorce that took place in the United States.

Note :
** If you are filing an application on behalf of someone else, you also must show us evidence of your relationship to, or responsibility for, that person. You must also show us proof of your identity.

Free Social Security Services :
** Some businesses offer Social Security name changes or cards for a fee. Social Security provides those services and more for free. Do not pay for something we will give you free. Social Security is the best place to get information about Social Security.**