How the social security card looks like ?

[sara82 4]

Hi VJ family, i entered the united states last week, today i received a mail from the social security administration ,with some information , my name, and social security number , above this 'card' there is ; Adults; sign this card in ink immediately children ;.....please is this the social security card ? i thought it's lik driver licence card or bank cards

Thank you

[apple21 953]

Yes, that's the SS card. It's more of paper, really.

[Anonymous885 44]

Social security will have the word " SOCIAL SECURITY " on the top and then 9 numbers as this format xxx-xx-xxxx.

Middle line has one sentence likes " This number has been established for "

Then your name below that sentence. The signature line is on the bottom of that card.

The card is made from paper and blue color for social security.

The driver license or debit/ credit card is made from hard plastic.

Edited February 11, 2014 by Anonymous885

[sara82 4]

Yes, that's the SS card. It's more of paper, really.

Thanks for the answer , yes paper

[sara82 4]

Social security will have the word " SOCIAL SECURITY " on the top and then 9 numbers as this format xxx-xx-xxxx.

Middle line has one sentence likes " This number has been established for "

Then your name below that sentence. The signature line is on the bottom of that card.

The card is made from paper and blue color for social security.

The driver license or debit/ credit card is made from hard plastic.

Thank you for the good information, The card is made from paper not plastic yes, with blue color for social security and red color for your social security card in the top,

do i have to sign now with ink where there is 'signature'?

since this card is made from paper how you keep it safe and clean , cover it with a plastic ? i appreciate any help

[apple21 953]

Yes, sign it and place it back inside the envelope and memorize your number.

I placed mine inside another plastic envelope with all my other civil documents (birth and marriage certificates).

Edited February 11, 2014 by apple21

[sara82 4]

I have another question Please, when this social security card expire ?, when the 2 conditional years' GC' expire?, Im right?,

[sara82 4]

Yes, sign it and place it back inside the envelope and memorize your number.

I placed mine inside another plastic envelope with all my other civil documents (birth and marriage certificates).

Thank you apple21 for your appreciate help

[Lynkali 163]

I have another question Please, when this social security card expire ?, when the 2 conditional years' GC' expire?, Im right?,

Your social security number is yours for LIFE, it never expires. Even if you lose your residency and later return to your country -- if you ever come back to the USA even 30 years from now, your social security number will be the same one. It's more of a national identification NUMBER, than a real card. You can replace the card (for a fee) if you lose it, but it will always be the same number.

Also, as the above poster noted -- it's better NOT to carry your actual card in your wallet. Place it someplace safe and memorize (or write down) the number elsewhere. You will only need to show the actual card on one or two occasions: when you get a new job is the only real time they will ask to see your card, possibly some banks will also want to see it if you open new accounts. Otherwise, your number is all you need.

Edited February 11, 2014 by Lynkali

[JohnR! 5,495]

Hi VJ family, i entered the united states last week, today i received a mail from the social security administration ,with some information , my name, and social security number , above this 'card' there is ; Adults; sign this card in ink immediately children ;.....please is this the social security card ? i thought it's lik driver licence card or bank cards

Thank you

This is what it should look like...

[sara82 4]

Your social security number is yours for LIFE, it never expires. Even if you lose your residency and later return to your country -- if you ever come back to the USA even 30 years from now, your social security number will be the same one. It's more of a national identification NUMBER, than a real card. You can replace the card (for a fee) if you lose it, but it will always be the same number.

Also, as the above poster noted -- it's better NOT to carry your actual card in your wallet. Place it someplace safe and memorize (or write down) the number elsewhere. You will only need to show the actual card on one or two occasions: when you get a new job is the only real time they will ask to see your card, possibly some banks will also want to see it if you open new accounts. Otherwise, your number is all you need.

Thank you Lynkali for your help, i appreciate it

[sara82 4]

This is what it should look like...

Thank you for the picture

[sara82 4]

The card should be signed with a Blue ink ?

[JohnR! 5,495]

Thank you for the picture

You're welcome!

The card should be signed with a Blue ink ?

Either blue or black ink will do.

Edited February 11, 2014 by Gegel

[sara82 4]

You're welcome!

Either blue or black ink will do.

Thank you Gegel,