i'm a non-citizen that needs to provide a SSN in my application for licensure in california. but i read that i need to be issued an "eligibility to work" by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before i apply for a SSN.
if that's the case, how do i get a work permit or be eligible to work by the DHS?
answers would be greatly appreciated. thanks you!
2007-02-12 17:25:44 · 8 answers · asked by why? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
just for additional info, i am not an illegal immigrant, i don't live in the US, but am planning to legally get my license in the US to be able to work there. and to do so, i need to get a SSN for my application.
thanks to the people who gave relevant advice.
2007-02-12 21:49:30 · update #1
SSN are just for citzens... what you want is a tax identification number... they will give you that if your a resident... legal or otherwise... so when you do your taxes thats what you put down.... and i believe thats what you put down when filling out applications when it asks for a SSN... if not... if you get your visa to legally work in the US FIRST... then they'll assign you a social...
2007-02-13 07:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by kat_aag 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why are you ineligible to work in the US? Are you in the country illegally?
If you are a legal immigrant, you can get a SSN or TIN from the DHS. They have an automated telephone service which gives you instructions.
2007-02-12 19:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by lesroys 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call Social Security and find out what is required. You may have to contact ICE or DHS if you don't have a work visa. I believe that is what is required to work here.
2007-02-12 17:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by Kye H 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What visa did you come in on? If you have a green card I would think that you were given some number, that would probably be it but I would definitely talk with a lawyer to make sure things are done proper.
2007-02-12 19:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by Julia B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They're called "taxpayer identification numbers" (TINs) for non-citizens.
You can read all about them here: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96696,00.html
http://www.immigrantlegaladvocacy.org/taxes.html
2007-02-12 17:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i don't know your immigration status, so
plz contact a qualified immigrant attorney.
good luck.
2007-02-12 17:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Please don't dip into my SS benefits. They are too small for Illegals to use part of them.
2007-02-12 18:06:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
I WILL NOT TELL YOU.GET YOUR BENEFITS FROM YOUR OWN COUNTRY. HOW DID YOU CROSS OUR BORDERS? WAITING FOR REPLY.
2007-02-12 17:37:35 · answer #8 · answered by kwhic 3 · 2⤊ 5⤋