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Social Security Cards and Numbers Recent Developments

This article explores the latest changes surrounding Social Security Cards and Numbers, particularly for non-citizens. Recent immigration reforms are influencing the timeframe for issuing cards and the IRS's requirement for an SSN to be provided to employers. The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act has led to modified processes, including limits on replacement cards now capped at three per year. Additionally, the new security features on Social Security Cards, such as color-shifting ink and latent images, enhance verification processes, impacting how identity and birth certificates are verified.

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Social Security Cards and Numbers Recent Developments

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  1. Social Security Cards and Numbers Recent Developments

  2. Social Security Cardsfor 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 easil recognizable 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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