Definition
Social Security Administration
Also: SSA
The federal agency that issues Social Security numbers to eligible noncitizens.
Lawful permanent residents, work-authorized nonimmigrants, and most asylees are eligible for Social Security numbers. Many can apply through their I-485 or USCIS account; others apply directly at an SSA office.
See also
More immigration terms
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Social Security Number
A 9-digit number issued by SSA used for U.S. employment, taxes, and credit.
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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.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.