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1. Pubic Assistance Purpose Social Security Cards
Certain aliens who have valid status but no DHS authorization to work
within the U.S. can still receive a Social Security Number. These
individuals will be issued a Social Security Card if they are legally
required to present a Social Security number in order to receive
public assistance benefits that they already qualify for. This type of
card is issued for non-work purposes and is clearly marked with =93NOT
VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT.=94
Individuals who receive this type of card will be able to use it for
identification purposes but will not be allowed to work unless they
gain authorization and receive a new Social Security Card. For
example, an alien whose family qualifies to receive benefits under the
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program will need to
provide a Social Security Number. If none of the members of the family
have DHS work authorization, they can receive a non-work Social
Security Card in order to receive federal assistance.
2. Upgrade of Social Security Cards
If an individual who did not have authorization to work receives
permission through a change of status or by receiving a green card, he
can change the type of card he was originally issued by applying for a
replacement card. He must provide evidence of his new work
eligibility, such as a copy of a green card or a valid work permit
issued by the DHS, when he files his application with the Social
Security Administration. The replacement card will reflect the new
eligibility to work but the Social Security Number will remain the
same.
3. Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
Certain aliens with legal status or those out of status are not
eligible for a Social Security Card for work or non-work purposes.
Without social security card (number), one can not file tax return or
to be included as dependent in a tax return filed by the principal tax
return filer.
To solve this issue, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows this an
alien who do not have a social security number to file a W-7 form to
apply for an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN). ITIN is
issued by the IRS for federal tax reporting only. It does not
authorize an individual to work in the U.S. or confer eligibility for
Social Security benefits and can be used as identification only within
the tax system. This will also allow an individual to open a bank
account.
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