If an alien who is not authorized by DHS to work alleges a valid nonwork need for
an SSN:
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1.
Determine if the alien has a current, valid, nonwork reason for an original SSN card.
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2.
If so, obtain the evidence of age, identity, lawful alien status, and documentation
of eligibility from the appropriate government entity (see RM 10211.600A.).
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3.
When the required information is submitted, annotate the nonwork reason and documentation
on the SSNAP Proof of Legal Alien Status screen.
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4.
Caution the alien that the SSN card will contain the legend "NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT"
and that, if they use it to work in the U.S., SSA will notify DHS. Verify the evidence
of alien status per RM 10214.100.
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5.
If the alien has not provided the required information, use Form SSA-L676 to explain
that we cannot assign an SSN or issue a card because the applicant did not present
evidence of appropriate authorization for work in the U.S. and has not provided evidence
of a valid nonwork reason for an SSN. For information on providing written notice
to an SSN applicant, see RM 10215.110.
IMPORTANT: Some State agencies require that an alien applying for a benefit or service and
alleging not to have an SSN obtain a written notice (Form SSA-L676) from SSA stating
that SSA cannot assign the alien an SSN. However, the notice only verifies that the
person did not submit appropriate documents. Be sure the State agency understands
that SSA does not verify documents of individuals who are clearly not eligible for
SSNs.