Definition
Social Security Number
Also: SSN
A 9-digit number issued by SSA used for U.S. employment, taxes, and credit.
LPRs and most work-authorized noncitizens are eligible for SSNs. Many can request an SSN through their I-485 or USCIS account; otherwise they apply at an SSA office. Without an SSN, many noncitizens use an ITIN for tax filings.
See also
More immigration terms
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Path to a green card for immigrant children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned.
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Sponsor
A person — usually a U.S. citizen or LPR — who agrees to financially support an immigrant.
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T Nonimmigrant Status
Visa for victims of severe forms of human trafficking.
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Temporary Protected Status
Temporary protection from deportation for nationals of designated unsafe countries.
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TN Visa
Nonimmigrant work status for Canadian and Mexican professionals under USMCA.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.