There are several easy and automated ways to get a Social Security card, without having to visit your local Social Security office: For noncitizens applying for lawful permanent residence using the U.S. Department of State’s application for an immigrant visa (using DS-260 or DS-230) For information on how to use this process, read Social ...

We have a way for noncitizens to apply for Social Security number (SSN) cards as part of the immigration process. When you apply for your immigrant visa with the U.S. Department of State, you can also apply for an SSN card at the same time.

if you apply for an SSN and card with your immigrant visa application, you don’t have to visit a Social Security office in the United States. (For more information, see. www.ssa.gov/ssnvisa). • If you are lawfully present in the United States, you must …

When you visit a Social Security office to apply for a Social Security card for each family member applying for a number, take: The passport or travel document with your Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV); Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), if you have received it; and ; …

We issue three types of Social Security cards. All cards show your name and Social Security number. If you are not a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may have a work restriction listed on your card.

When you request a replacement or a corrected Social Security card, you must show us proof of your identity, immigration status and work authorization. In addition, if you need to change or correct any information on your Social Security card, you need to show us certain documents about the change.

When you have a permanent address, please contact us to find out where to apply for an SSN card. When you visit a Social Security office to apply for a Social Security card, take the following papers with you: Your passport with your Machine-Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV) or Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) if you have it; and,

To apply for a replacement Social Security number (SSN) and card, visit our Replace Social Security card page at . www.ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card. On this page, you will answer a series of questions to start the application process. To complete the application process, you must visit your local Social Security office or Card Center with ...

If you are applying for a new or replacement Social Security card using Form I-765 and/or Form I-485, we will issue your card within 7-10 business days after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approves your work authorization or Permanent Residence application.

A noncitizen (also called an "alien" for immigration purposes) may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if he or she meets the requirements of the laws for noncitizens that went into effect on August 22, 1996.