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Social Security Cards

In the US, Social Security cards are issued by the Social Security Administration. The card, or rather the number displayed on the card, is the de facto national identifier for US citizens, especially for tax and credit purposes. The original card is best kept carefully safeguarded and only presented as proof of citizenship and the right to work in the USA. The 9-digit number displayed on the card is privileged information which, if it becomes public, could be used to steal one's identity.

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How do you get a replacement social security card?

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Credit bureaus and lenders use more than just your social security card or number to verify credit information. You may want to place a fraud alert on your credit profile but I won't be too concern. Colleges post grades via social number.

Can you get a social security card without a green card?

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Can we get green card copy from social sequirty office

How can i get a social security number for someone else?

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Online services can help you. These websites work with the Social Security Administration so that employers may be able to verify if a person is eligible for employment. You can even verify your own SSN on the Internet. If you are looking for the SSN of a deceased person, you can log on to a government website that shows the Social Security Death Index where you can search for the SSN of the people who died, at least, after 1963.

You can check here http://peoplesearchbyssn.org/ for more informatiion about SSN and http://peoplesearchbyssn.org/social-security-administration/ to answer your question.

Why are the numbers on the back of your Social Security card associated with the Federal Reserve?

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The numbers on the back of your Social Security card are not associated in any way with the Federal Reserve. This is an internet myth.

The code is a "sequential control number," added during the original printing process, that can help track where and to whom a card was issued. The number is used to help determine whether a Social Security card is valid or fraudulent, to combat identity theft.

ANSWER: UMMMMM THE ANSWER ABOVE IS ABSOLUTELY FALSE. THE RED NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH A LETTER ON THE BACK OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD ARE CALLED CUSIP NUMBERS. AND THEY ARE ACTUALLY USED FOR STOCK, CORPORATE, MUNICIPAL, TREASURY AND BONDS TRADING ON FIDELITY WEBSITE. I WORK IN THAT FIELD. AND YOU CAN ACTUALLY PAY YOUR DEBT WITH YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. HOW DO I KNOW? BECAUSE I DO IT MONTHLY.

What if I have been using a wrong social security number?

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If you are the victim in a report and your ssn is wrong, you will want to contact the police department that wrote the report and have the report corrected and reprinted. If you do not need the report for an insurance or other legal reason, I wouldn't worry too much, but, if you are the perpetrator or guilty party, I would disregard the error. If the authorities want you, they either know where to find you or they cannot find you without searching by your ssn. Then, I imagine it would be a good break for you and a mistake on the part of the PD. They will wish they had paid better attention to what they were doing.

When does your social security card expire?

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Your social security card never expires. You will only need a new one if you are legally changing your name or it has been lost or stolen. However, your social security number will never change.

If you lost your Social Security card can you apply for unemployment in Illinois?

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If you lost your Social Security card you can still file for unemployment with your number, but it is more important to contact the Social Security Administration to request a replacement card.

Can you find your alien registration number with social security card?

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Not every non-citizen is issued an A-number, or Alien Registration number. The number issued to international students on Employment Authorization Documents was traditionally an alternate 9 digit number which was reserved just for students who acquired temporary work authorization.

Any person who has received an immigrant visa, or been placed into removal proceedings, or more recently has been the beneficiary of an immigrant visa petition or certain specialized work visas get an A-number assigned to them. For Lawful Permanent Residents, the number is clearly shown on their Permanent Residency Card (sometimes called a 'green card'). Any official communication from USCIS to a person with an alien registration number will show the A-number, which is an 8 or 9 digit number beginning with the letter A, i.e. A123456789. If you have any documents from USCIS addressed to you, and you have an A-number, your A-number will be on the communication. When a person naturalizes to U.S. citizenship, the A-number is clearly shown on the upper right corner of the document.

If you have no documentation, and you have lost your Permanent Resident Card or certificate of naturalization, you may make an Infopass appointment through the USCIS.GOV website: infopass.uscis.gov, to go to your local USCIS office with official photo identification, and using your birthdate and name an information officer will be able to look up your number. Of course, you should then submit an application to replace your lost document, and unfortunately, that can be somewhat expensive.

As with any legal issue, this information is not a substitute for advice to your specific situation from a qualified immigration attorney, and if there is any doubt as to one's status under U.S. immigration law, presenting oneself at a USCIS office without seeking legal advice first may not be the most prudent course of action.

Once you apply for an EAD card (employment authorization card) as an international student you will get the A#. The number will appear on the EAD card.

There are other cases in which you get an A#, for example when you get an H1B Visa.

What purpose do the three original documents that are required to receive social security card and number serve?

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The purpose of the three original documents that are required to receive a social security card and number are to make sure you really are the correct person. You must be a U.S. citizen to have a social security number.

Can you have a credit bureau pulled without a social security card?

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You would not need a social security card but you do need a social security number. All those who have credit have a legal right to have a free credit report one time annually from all credit bureaus.

You can request them at other times if you are denied credit as well.

If a 17-year-old wants their Social Security Card what do they have to do to get it from their parents?

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Your parents should already have gotten you a social security card so they could claim you on their taxes. You would need to get a replacement card in that case. Call Social Security and ask what you need to bring in--probably just need a picture ID.

Do employers need a social security card from all employees?

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Employers need social security cards to make sure you can work in the US. If the employer is caught having an employee who isn't a citizan than they can get into a lot of trouble. Social Security cards and Visas are a way to see that they are following the law.

they need your SSN to make sure you are working legally & they also need ot for Identification for your income taxes

Social Secuirty has a free Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS) which allows registered employers to quickly verify whether a person's name and SSN match Social Security's records. It saves you and the employee time. So employers do not actually need your card or a copy they can use this system free of charge to ensure your ability to work.

For more information about SSNVS visit Employer W-2 Filing Instructions & Information. Learn more about the New Security Features of the Social Security Card.

Communications security is used for what purpose?

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Communications security is used to prevent unauthorized interceptors from accessing telecommunications. It also controls traffic flow security and emission security.

Can you photocopy a Social Security card?

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Per the IRS website it states: You are required to get each employee's name and Social Security Number (SSN) and to enter them on Form W-2. (This requirement also applies to resident and nonresident alien employees.) You should ask your employee to show you his or her social security card. The employee may show the card if it is available. You may, but are not required to, photocopy the social security card if the employee provides it. Record each new employee's name and social security number from his or her social security card

Will a birth certificate and social security card work in the place of photo ID for flying?

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No - you need a passport if you are flying.

Your SS card is not to be used as an ID card. It's only purpose is to show you and prospective employers that you have a taxpayer ID number. You will need the birth certificate to obtain a passport.

How much do you have to pay for a new social security card?

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nothing its free for lost or stolen first time

Can you pay bills with your social security card?

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No. Unfortunately, the number on the back of your card is not related to banking or money in any way. It's a "sequential control number," added during the original printing process, that can help track where and to whom a card was issued. The number is used to help determine whether a Social Security card is valid or fraudulent, to combat identity theft.

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At what age can you apply for a social security card?

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Depends how old you are. If you are 18+, you can get one now...if not you will need to go with an adult.

How do I get a replacement social security card?

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The best way to replace a lost Medicaid card is by requesting one online. In order to request one online the persons name needs to be the same on their recent social security card, must have a social security number, and show proof of date of birth.

How do you change your name on a social security card?

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Yes, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may assign a new Social Security number (SSN) to victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. To do so, you should visit your local Social Security office and fill out a request for change of SSN. You should also bring the following documents with you to the Social Security office: - original documents establishing your age, identity and U.S. citizenship or lawful non-citizen status, such as a birth certificate and a driver's license; - your current Social Security number; - one or more documents identifying you by both your old and new names if you have previously changed your name; - custody papers for children that are requesting new SSNs; and - evidence documenting the harassment or abuse. Changing your SSN may enhance your safety by making it more difficult for your abuser to find you and your family. However, there are potential drawbacks to changing your SSN, including possible loss of credit and other histories; loss of professional and/or educational credentials; interactions with mutual parties (parties known to the abuser and victim/survivor); or difficulties in getting jobs, buying a house, or even renting an apartment. For further information, use these links to go to instructions on the Social Security Administration web site: "SSA Provides Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence" and "New Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims." Other relocation strategies that may be employed by victims of domestic violence include: - using P. O. boxes or a service such as Mailboxes Etc. for mail; - using "Virtual Voicemail" phone numbers such as www.goldenvoice.com, www.messagingservice.com, or www.voicemailoffice.com; - renting where utilities are included in the rent; - asking the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) to print a P. O. box address on your driver's license; - checking voter registration policies; and - speaking with schools, churches, etc. about your and your children's confidentiality issues. Obtaining new SSNs for children involves the same considerations and relevant documentation requirements as obtaining an SSN for yourself. However, an applicant for a minor child must prove solecustody of the children (designation as the residential parent and legal custodian of the child).

How do you get social security card for illegal alien married to a US citizen here in the US?

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Send all the info you have to the INS: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

Has anyone ever used the red number on social security card to pay their bills?

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You don't. The red number (which is not always red; on some cards it may be blue or black) is a sequence control number. It cannot be used to "pay bills" or anything else; it is strictly an internal bureaucratic check used by the Social Security Administration and is completely irrelevant for any other purpose.