SSN Evidence Documents

[neptune970 0]

Does anyone have examples of the evidence documents they used for their SSN application?

We're submitting his i-94, his foreign passport, and his birth certificate...in spanish, but notarized in english by the embassy. Is this sufficient?

[I'm Gone 60]

When requesting an SSN card, the documents presented, as evidence must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. SSA will not accept uncertified or notarized photocopies as evidence.

“If the applicant has no immediate need for the SSN and the translation can be done promptly or the foreign language document is the only evidence available; have the document translated by an authorized translator and use the document as evidence.”

“If the applicant has a pressing need for an SSN, and evidence other than the foreign language document is available; request other evidence and process the application without the foreign language document.”

RM 00203.040 Reviewing SSN Evidence:

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203040#B3

GN 00301.340 Authorized Translators Defined:

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0200301340

An individual with K-1 status applying for a work authorized SSN must present evidence to establish his or her age, identity and current lawful employment authorized status.

An individual needs to provide at least two documents as evidence to establish age, identity and current lawful employment authorized status.

SSA will not assign an SSN or issue a card to an individual that is within 14 days of his or her alien status expiring. Until the 76th day after entry an individual with K-1 status only needs to provide an unexpired I-94 showing current K-1 status to establish employment authorized status for SSN purposes.

Once, an individual with K-1 status has been in the United States 76 days he or she will need another document, i.e. I-551, I-688B or I-766 to establish employment authorized status for SSN purposes.

If a foreign-born person has the foreign birth certificate (BC) in his/her possession or can easily obtain a copy, he or she must submit it as proof of age. When a person is foreign-born, a BC may not exist, may not have been recorded shortly after birth, or the probative value of the document may not be high. In these situations, SSA can accept alternative evidence of age in order of probative value. The alternative evidence of age may be less than a year old, e.g., a DHS document or passport.

You can find detailed information regarding evidence that establishes age on the SSA Website at:

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203110

ALIEN: Adult Age 18 and older

1. Primary Evidence

Request a current U.S. immigration document and an unexpired foreign passport.

-- Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (includes temporary I-551 stamp/machine readable immigrant visa (MRIV) in combination with an unexpired foreign passport when the I-551 Permanent Resident Card has not yet been issued)

-- Form I-94, Arrival/departure Record in combination with an unexpired foreign passport

-- Form I-766, Employment Authorization card

-- Form I-688B, Employment Authorization card

You can find detailed information regarding evidence that establishes identity on the SSA Website at:

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203200#E6

[myfellah 0]

My husband came over on the K-1 and he applied for his SSN 3 days after his arrival. We took with us his passport with his visa in hand and it was easy and quick. He had his card in hand in about 3 weeks. After his green card was received we had them issue a new card without the message on it about work authorization.

Good Luck!

Doreen

[neptune970 0]

When requesting an SSN card, the documents presented, as evidence must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. SSA will not accept uncertified or notarized photocopies as evidence.

We are using his original birth certificate, which is certified up the whazoo by like 3 Ministerios from his country...and notarized as well by the U.S. Embassy for a touch of good luck...hehe.

Ugh, really hope this will do!!

[Mew 0]

When requesting an SSN card, the documents presented, as evidence must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. SSA will not accept uncertified or notarized photocopies as evidence.

We are using his original birth certificate, which is certified up the whazoo by like 3 Ministerios from his country...and notarized as well by the U.S. Embassy for a touch of good luck...hehe.

Ugh, really hope this will do!!

Neptune, I think it'd be a good idea to have his I-94 as well (https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203200#E6 - item 6). If I understand it correctly, passport and I-94 would suffice. Not sure.