This document published by the Social Security Administration in January 2023 explains when a noncitizen is eligible for a work-authorized social security number and the evidence that must be presented to apply for one. The document also addresses how immigrants can apply for and obtain non-work social security numbers that are required for immigrants eligible for certain federal or state public benefits programs that require all benefits recipients to obtain and submit a social security number. Examples include: public and assisted housing, TANF and Medicaid.

Program Operations Manual System (POMS) sections discussing non-work social security numbers for immigrants who are not work authorized. Discussing under what circumstances immigrants not authorized to work can obtain non-work social security numbers. These are available primarily for immigrants who are eligible for state or federally funded public benefits which can include VAWA self-petitioners. Current as of July 24, 2017.

The process of obtaining a non-work social security numbers for immigrants.

Policies and procedures when submitting the mother’s social security numbers card.

SSA will not assign an SSN to an alien in lawful immigration status in the US who does not have DHS work authorization unless the alien has a valid nonwork reason for an SSN, such as: a Federal statue or regulation that requires the alien provide his/her SSN to get the benefit or service or a State or local law requires the alien who is legally in the US provide his/her SSN to get public assistance benefits to which the alien has otherwise established entitlement and for which all other requirements have been met.