Introduction to the basic process of applying for American social security card

When you successfully immigrate to the United States, as a permanent resident of the United States, you are entitled to a social security number assigned by the United States government. The government records your income and benefits through social security numbers. Financial institutions and other institutions, such as schools, can also confirm your identity through your social security number. When renting or buying a house, you may need to provide your social security number. Short for social security card? Social security card? , English full name? Social security card? . The nine digits on the social security card are the social security number-SSN.

◆ The basic process of American social security card application.

You didn't apply for a social security number when you applied for an American immigrant visa;

You applied for an immigrant visa before June 5438+00, 2002;

You were under 18 years old when you arrived in America.

You only need to meet any of the above conditions! Then you must go to the social security office to get the social security number. The government department that applies for social security card is called Social Security Bureau (SSA).

You can check the nearest social security bureau through http://www.ssa.gov/locator..

Call1-800-772-1213 between 7 am and 7 pm.

Hearing impaired people please call 1-800-325-0778. Provide free translation service.

◆ Handling materials

1, birth certificate, passport or other documents showing your date and place of birth.

2. Documents that can show your immigration status in the United States include your work permit in the United States, or your permanent resident card or passport has the seal or visa sticker of the Immigration Bureau.

Social Security Bureau (SSA) will send you your social security number together. You should receive your social security card about two weeks after SSA receives all the documents required for your application. If the Social Security Agency (SSA) needs to review any of your documents, you may receive a Social Security number later.