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Did your and your work Did you recently status in the United or become a citizen? States change recently? If the answer is yes, you should apply to obtain or correct your social security card. Note: If you are correcting your card, you will keep the same social security number

BENEFITS OF A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD

FOR NON-CITIZENS FOR NATURALIZED CITIZENS • You need a Social Security Card to get a job • You need a social security card to get a job, (if you are authorized by DHS to work in the and to report wages to the goverment. ) • Validates your U.S. status with • You can report wages to the government to show federal and state governments. eligibility for Social Security benefits. • Easier in the future to apply for and receive all • To receive some other government services. social security benefits entitled to you. • In some states, certain disability benefits are only available to U.S. citizens. By changing your citizenship status with the Social Security Administration, you will ensure you receive all disability, retirement, and social security benefits for which you qualify as a U.S. citizen.

How to obtain your new or corrected card:

1. Complete Form SS-5. Available at: www.ssa.gov/ssnumber, by calling (800) 772-1213, or at your local Social Security office. 2. Provide evidence of your identity, immigration, citizenship status, and work eligibility. Original documents or copies certified by issuing agency ONLY. Provideat least one of the documents accepted for each category below.

Proof of Immigration Proof of Identity* Proof of Work Eligibility† Status† Unexpired Foreign , AND: • Permanent Resident Card • Permanent Resident Card For • Permanent Resident Card I-94 • I-94 Arrival/Departure Record • I-94 Arrival/Departure Record Non-Citizens • Arrival/Departure Record • Employment Authorization • Employment Authorization Card Card • U.S. driver’s license • U.S. passport • Not required For • State issued non-driver • Certificate of Naturalized identification card • Certificate of Citizenship Citizens • U.S. passport

* U.S. citizens without these documents may visit: www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm for a list of substitute documents. † Individuals on student, work or exchange visas may need to provide additional proof of immigration status and work eligibility. See www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm. 3. Bring your application and immigration documents to the nearest social security office in person. To find the office nearest to you, visit: www.ssa.gov/agency/contact, or call (800) 772-1213.