Social Security Cards and Numbers Recent Developments 1

Social Security Cards and Numbers Recent Developments 1

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

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 3

Changes in the Social Security 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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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