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Social Security Card Application
  • Social Security System Overview
  • Social Security Purpose Explained
  • Why Social Security Numbers Should be Obtained
  • Temporary Workers, Students and Visitors Eligibility
  • Applying Instructions for a Social Security Number
  • Application Requirements for a Social Security Number and Card
  • ITIN Information for Individuals Who Are Not Eligible for a Social Security Number
  • SSA and IRS Contact Information
  • How to Obtain Social Security Application Forms

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Eligibility Requirements for a Social Security Card

A Social Security number and a Social Security Card is required by any person seeking employment in the United States. It is also required when filing taxes. Social Security cards are usually only issued to U.S. citizens, permanent residents (Green Card holders) and individuals with permission to work in the United States and not everyone is eligible to receive a Social Security card. Two types of social security cards are issued to foreigners without work authorization, as well as foreign students and individuals on temporary visas which contain one of the following restrictions printed on them:
  • VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION
  • NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT

Social Security General Information
The Social Security system dates back to the 1930s when it was established to provide financial assistance to the disabled and elderly. Employers and employees are required contribute to this fund by paying Social Security taxes. All United States citizens and permanent residents (Green Card holders) have a unique social security number. This is in order to maintain records of the funds being established, and also to allocate benefits to those entitled to receive them.

Some workers on non-immigrant visas and temporary visitors and students are also allowed (and sometimes required) to obtain a Social Security number. The Social Security card is a very important document in the U.S. because it entitles the individual to certain benefits once retired and also because employers, banks, schools and the USCIS all use the social security card as a form of identification. The Social Security system is linked to many other government and private and databases and services in a complex arrangement.

Note: Individuals who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number can apply for ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).

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