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Social Security Cards - Non-U.S. Citizens | United States Social Security Administration

55 W Jackson St., Painesville, OH 44077

Eligibility

Serves non-U.S. residents legally residing in the United States.

Required documents

Must provide at least two documents satisfying each of the following four categories. PROOF OF IMMIGRATION STATUS: I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, I-551 Permanent Resident Card (green card), or I-766 Employment Authorization Card (EAD, work permit) from the Dept. of Homeland Security. PROOF OF AGE: Foreign birth certificate is required if can be obtained within 10 days. Otherwise, may accept a foreign passport, I-551, or I-94. PROOF OF AGE: I-94, I-766, or I-551. PROOF OF WORK ELIGIBILITY: I-94, I-766, I-551, or immigrant visa permitting temporary work. If seeking a Social Security card for a non-work reason, must submit an original letter from a governmental agency explaining a new, current, and valid reason for needing a card or printout.

Hours

Local offices are open to the public M-F: 9:00am-4:00pm. The 800 number operates live M-F: 8:00am-7:00pm and with recorded information after hours.
(800) 325-0778

Voice - voice | Live M-F: 8:00am-7:00pm

(800) 772-1213

Voice - voice | Live M-F: 8:00am-7:00pm; recorded info other times.

https://www.ssa.gov

Application process

Visit website for more information and to download the application. Will need to mail application with all required documents. Documents must be either originals or certified copies by the issuing agency. Does not accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. Any documents mailed will be returned along with a receipt. Will have to wait approximately 7 days until it comes in the mail: no printouts will be given. May phone for more information or to schedule an office appointment.

Fees

Free

Service area

Gallia County, Ohio
United States
Scioto County, Ohio

Description

Provides original or replacement social security cards for authorized non-U.S. citizens for tax purposes or for valid non-work reasons with application.

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211 Cleveland

Providing organization

United States Social Security Administration

Administers the provision of Social Security retirement, survivors and disability benefits to eligible persons, as well as Supplemental Security Income and some aspects of the Medicare program. Also administers the assignment of Social Security numbers, changes in records, and processing of reports of lost or stolen checks. Individual Social Security offices are responsible for applicants who live within their service area, and all services are carried out at the local level. Clients are encouraged to go to the office which serves their Zip Code, though this is not mandatory.