1 Social Security Cards and Numbers Recent Developments

2 Social Security Cards for Non-Citizens Immigration Reform may mean changes Timeframes for issuing cards to non- citizens IRS regulations requiring an SSN be given to employer

3 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act Required several changes to Social Security cards/numbers/processes –Limits on Replacement Cards –Changes in the Social Security Card itself –Verification of Birth Certificates –Verification of identity documents

4 Changes in the Social Security Card Card will have several new easilrecognizable security features –Color Shifting Ink –Latent Image Information Campaign for Employers Possible changes to verification routines –Future ability to verify card issue date and control number as well as traditional items

5 Limits on Replacement Cards Previously unlimited Now limited to 3 per year and 10 per lifetime Several exceptions for good cause –If needed to obtain a benefit (including employment) Employer will be asked to provide a letter documenting the offer of employment SSA may contact employer to verify

6 Verification of Birth Certificates Verification for those under age 1 Little impact on employment May impact on ability to claim tax deduction in limited cases

7 Verification of Identity Documents SSA now has preferred documents –U.S. Drivers License or state issued ID card –U.S. passport –Must be produced if they are available or can be obtained/replaced within 10 days May produce slight delays in individual’s obtaining social security cards

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