You will need to go to a social security office to apply for an SSN if you did not apply for an SSN card as part of your visa application. If you have a fixed address, please contact us to find out where you can apply for an SSN card. The social security card with the appropriate SSN is an extremely important document and should not fall into the wrong hands. It`s a good idea to keep it in a safe place. You should also avoid revealing the number by phone or email. Foreigners who are in the process of obtaining a permanent residence permit for the United States can apply for a Social Security number at the same time, if applicable, only authorities, banks and insurance companies should know the full number. However, it can happen that someone asks for the last four digits of the card, which is harmless. If the card is lost, you will need to apply for a new one at the Social Security Office. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Monday that immigrants applying for a U.S. green card can now apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) or a replacement card as part of the same application. Social Security regulations do not apply to the employment of nonimmigrants who are only in the United States for a limited period of time. Therefore, the tax code does not apply to visa holders who work in the United States while undergoing training or education, such as: Displays your name and Social Security number with the restriction “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS PERMISSION.” “Identity theft” means that someone has stolen your personal information, such as: Your Social Security or bank account number.
You can use it to withdraw money from your bank account or get a credit card in your name. Identity theft is a serious crime. Protect yourself by: Sections 205(c) and 702 of the Social Security Act allow SSA to collect information to assign you a Social Security Number (SSN) and issue you a Social Security Card. The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information may result in the issuance of a social security number and a social security number. The information you provide to us is confidential. This means that we will not share your information unless permitted by law. For example, we may share information with other government agencies to the extent permitted by data protection law.
SSA will use the information used to assign you an SSN and issue you a Social Security card in the SSA system of records basic data of Social Security Number (SSN) holders and SSN applications, 60-0058. For a complete list of approved routine uses of the information used to assign you a Social Security Number and issue you a Social Security Card, see Registration System Notice 60-0058, available at www.ssa.gov. For more information, please contact us. The most common type is the basic social security card, known to hundreds of millions of people. It is issued to U.S. citizens and non-citizens that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted permission to live and work in the country permanently. Previously, applicants had to apply for a social security number separately from a social security office. USCIS has updated Form I-485 (“Application for Adjustment of Status”) to include additional questions about whether or not the applicant wishes to apply for an NSS. Yes, if you are legally in the country.
Note, however, that the Social Security Administration issues three types of social security cards. We are pleased that you intend to immigrate to the United States. After entering the United States on the basis of your immigrant visa, you are a permanent resident of the United States. Every permanent resident needs a Social Security Number (SSN). An SSN helps you work in the United States, do business with a bank or financial institution, pay your taxes or be listed as dependent on a tax return, and for other purposes. In the United States, you can call the phone number listed for the Social Security office in the local phone book under “U.S. Government” or the Social Security toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213. The nearest social security office can also be found on the Internet at www.socialsecurity.gov. If you need to contact us before you leave for the United States, contact or visit the nearest federal benefits unit. Visit www.ssa.gov/foreign/ to find the Federal Benefits Unit near you. The Social Security Administration issues cards to U.S.
citizens and foreigners who have permanent or temporary residence and work permits for the United States. Anyone who wants to live and work in the United States on a valid visa must apply for a Social Security number. We issue three types of social security cards. All cards show your name and Social Security number. If you are not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, a work restriction may be indicated on your card. The following table explains the three types of cards we issue: All contain the holder`s name and Social Security number, but differ depending on a person`s immigration status. And not all of them let you work. To save yourself a trip to the Social Security office, you can now apply for an original SSN or (replacement SSN card) on the same application form you use to apply for permission to work legally in the United States.
You can also apply for your original SSN and replacement SSN card when you apply for legal permanent resident status. To find a Social Security office, you can visit our website: Field Office Locator | SSA, or call our toll-free number 1-800-772-1213 to request an office near you.