What documents should I bring with me when I apply for a social security number?

You need to prove your identity and work-authorized immigration status by showing your current U.S. immigration documents and your unexpired foreign passport.  Below is a list of acceptable immigration documents: 

• Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card, includes machine-readable immigrant visa);

• Admission stamp showing a class of admission permitting work;    

• I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record); or

• I-766 (Employment Authorization Document, EAD, work permit)

Exchange Visitors (J1 or J2):

• DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status)

International Students (F1 or M1 student):

• Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student)