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Social Security Numbers and Immigrant Visas- Information

Introduction

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a new process for noncitizens to apply for Social Security number (SSN) cards as part of the immigration process. Now, people age 18 and older applying for immigrant visas with the U.S. Department of State can also apply for SSN cards at the same time.

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Who Can Use This? Find out who can get a Social Security number (SSN) card through this new process.
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Why Use This Process? Learn about the advantages of applying for a Social Security number (SSN) in your home country. Find information about Social Security and why you need an SSN.
What You Need To Do How to get a Social Security number card mailed to you soon after you arrive in the U.S.
Helping An Immigrant? Know someone who can benefit from this process? Learn how you can help them.  
Questions? Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions for this process.  
Forms, Flyers, Government Links

View the application form and the information sheet provided by the Department of State. Link to the Departments of State and Homeland Security sites.

 

 

 

 

 

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Last reviewed or modified Wednesday Jan 14, 2009
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