Social Security Number

[turbo2253 0]

Is it possible to get a Social Security Card, even one that says not authorized to work, while here on a K-3? We have an ITIN for IRS, but we would like to get the stimulus check. Thanks, Mike & Yizhen

[Old Dominion 26]

I assume you are referring to the stimulus checks issued a year ago? Once you have your work permit, you can get an SSN. Otherwise, they won't issue you one.

[I'm Gone 60]

Is it possible to get a Social Security Card, even one that says not authorized to work, while here on a K-3? We have an ITIN for IRS, but we would like to get the stimulus check. Thanks, Mike & Yizhen

With K-3 status pretty much no without an EAD card or I-551 stamp or card.

Needing an SSN for school aid or enrollment, tax purposes, private health insurance, banking, credit cards, loans or to be issued a state professional or driver’s license are NOT valid non work reasons for needing an SSN.

You can find additional information regarding a nonwork need for an SSN on the SSA Website at:

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203510

Page 19 IRS Publication 1915

(Q) What steps do I have to take when I have an ITIN and become eligible for a Social Security Number?

(A) Make proper application for a SSN and upon receipt advise the IRS ITIN Unit in writing of your new SSN. The new SSN will become the primary number and must be used for all future filing purposes. The IRS will void the ITIN. All prior tax information under the ITIN will be associated with the new SSN.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publication 1915:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1915.pdf

You can contact the IRS ITIN office by calling 1-215-516-4846.

You can direct your economic stimulus package and payment related questions to the IRS by calling the toll-free rebate hotline, 1-866-234-2942.

Edited January 20, 2009 by I Quit