Social Security Card
for Non Citizen
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To be legally employed in the United States, you need a Social Security number and accompanying card. This seems like a roadblock to many non-citizens who are interested in working in the U.S., but the fact of the matter is that even non-citizens can obtain a Social Security card under the right circumstances. Here is a quick and handy guide to the process of applying for a Social Security card for non-U.S. citizens.
Eligibility
The first thing you need to know is that only non-citizens who are authorized to work in the U.S. by the Department of Homeland Security are eligible for the Social Security program. This includes both people with temporary work visas and those who have non-immigrant visa status. This is because Social Security numbers are needed to report workers’ wages to the government and determine who is eligible for Social Security benefits.
Required Documents
The first thing you need to do when applying for a SS card as a non-citizen is gather documents proving both your identity and your work authorization status. The Social Security Administration (SSA) asks for two proof of identity documents when applying for a Social Security Card. For non-citizens, one of your proof of identity documents will be your foreign passport, while the other will be your immigration documents, including the Arrival/Departure record (form I-94), Employment Authorization Document (form I-766), and any work-permitting admission stamps. Work permits are allowed to be used to prove both your identity and your work authorization status.
As part of the process of proving your identity, you will also need to prove your age. The SSA prefers to see your foreign birth certificate, but if you can’t acquire a certified copy from your home country within 10 business days, your foreign passport can also be considered proof of your age. Note that any and all documents submitted to the SSA as part of your application must be either originals or official copies certified by the organization that issued the document.
The SS-5
Once you’ve gathered all the necessary documents, you’ll need to fill out the SS-5 Social Security Card Application Form. The SS-5 will ask for your personal and biographical information, such as your ethnicity, your date and place of birth and your contact info. The SSA recommends that non-citizens working in the U.S. wait at least ten days to apply for a Social Security Card, as this makes it easier to verify Department of Homeland Security immigration documents.
Submitting Your Application
After you’ve filled out the SS-5 and obtained originals or certified copies of all proof of ID and work authorization documents, the final step is to submit everything to the SSA. This can be done either by mailing everything to the SSA directly or by visiting a Social Security Office location. The SSA will mail you your Social Security Card as soon as all documents are verified and your application is approved.