Sample Social Security Card
While technically not an immigration document, the social security card
plays a prominent role in employment verification. It is a requirement
to obtain a job legally. A non-immigrant can only qualify for such a card
by presenting proof of entitlement to work in the United States. The social
security database is also accessed in e-Verify
computerized checks Social security also issues a "no-match letters" if discrepancies arise with
certain employee social security accounts.
A social security card can be requested from a local office of the Social
Security Administration within the United States using a form
SS-5, which is available for download free from the social
security website.
When presented together with a state or canadian driver's license bearing
a photo of the driver, an unrestricted (as for non-employment only) social
security card may be sufficient proof of employable status, without also
having to show for example an employment
authorization document. An employer who requests additional proof
of eligibility within a particular category by other documentation may
be subject to immigration anti-discrimination sanctions
from the Department of Justice.
Use of a false or fraudulent social security card to obtain work can
have serious criminal and immigration consequences.
If you have a question about obtaining, maintaining or fraudulent use
of a social security card or the impact upon employment and immigration,
please contact Messing Law Offices
for an initial consultation.
Since 1983, card has anti-fraud technical security protections that change
periodically.
At Messing Law Offices, we provide high quality legal services and expertise to families, working men and women, and businesses. If you have a concern in the areas of family based immigration, business based immigration, employment based immigration, or naturalization and you are seeking the help of an experienced immigration lawyer, call Messing Law Offices for professional Arizona immigration attorney assistance.
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