How do I Get an SSN for a Child on an L2 Visa?

An L1 visa holder is a worker who is temporarily transferred to the United States by their employer. An L2 visa is then issued to the spouse and dependent children of the L1 visa holder. If your child is an L2 visa holder, he is eligible to receive a Social Security Number (SSN). An SSN will identify your child at tax time and may also be required for him to obtain a drivers license or to enroll in school.

Things You'll Need

  • Form SS-5 Application for a Social Security Card

Instructions

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      Go to the U.S. Social Security Administration's (SSA) website.

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      Click on the "Forms and Publications" link in the left-hand sidebar.

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      Click on the "Social Security Forms" link.

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      Scroll down to "Other Social Security Forms" and then click on "SS-5 Application for a Social Security Card. Click on the "SS-5" link.

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      Fill out the form online. If your child is over the age of 18 and is legally allowed to work, check the "Legal alien allowed to work" box. If you have not applied for a work permit for your child, check the "Legal alien not allowed to work" check box.

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      Click on the "Print" icon to print the form.

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      Sign the form on behalf of your child.

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      Mail your form to your local Social Security Administration office. Include a copy of your child's birth certificate and a copy of your child's U.S. drivers license or U.S. state-issued non-driver identity card. You must also provide a current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) document showing your child's immigration status. Acceptable documents include Forms I-551, I-94, I-688B or I-766 plus a current United States immigration document and your child's foreign passport, along with biographical information or a photograph.

      If you checked the "Legal alien not allowed to work" box, you must also include a document from a U.S. federal, state or local government agency that explains your child's reason for needing an SSN.

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      Wait for your Social Security card to arrive in the mail. You will not receive a confirmation of receipt. The SSA will verify your information and mail you the card. This process can take several weeks.

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