Jan
09
2012
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Can a non US citizen/ resident apply for a social security number?
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Can a non US citizen/ resident apply for a social security number?
Not affiliated with the US Social Security Administration
Social Security number for non-citizen who's eligible to work
Unless you are a noncitizen who wants to work in the United States, you probably do not need a Social Security number.
Generally, only noncitizens authorized to work in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can get a Social Security number. Social Security numbers are used to report an individual’s wages to the government and to determine a person’s eligibility for Social Security benefits. You need a Social Security number to work, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government services.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10096.html