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The Social Security card is issued by the Social Security Administration of the United States government, allowing any citizen (regardless of whether they were born in the U.S. or abroad) to work legally for any company in this country.
Through the Social Security card, companies can report their employees' earnings to the government. It is also necessary for applying for credit and other government procedures, so it is important to know how to obtain a Social Security card.
Requirements for obtaining a Social Security card
The requirements depend on whether the applicant is a U.S. citizen or a foreign national, which we will explain below.
Requirements for U.S. citizens
Those interested in obtaining a Social Security card who are U.S. citizens must first prove their citizenship. To do this, they must provide valid documents, such as a birth certificate or U.S. passport, as well as a driver's license or state-issued ID card.
Anyone applying for an original Social Security number for the first time must attend an interview with a Social Security official, where they must prove that they have never been assigned a number by the agency, indicating that they have lived outside the United States for an extended period.
Another way for the applicant to prove they have never had a Social Security number is by listing the schools they attended or providing copies of their tax returns to demonstrate that they have never held a Social Security number.
Requirements for foreign citizens
For foreign citizens, the requirements for obtaining a Social Security card are different.
The first thing they must prove is their immigration status using valid U.S. government immigration documents, such as Form I-551 (the Permanent Resident Card), which must be accompanied by a valid foreign passport.
In addition, you must present the I-766 EAD: This is a document that authorizes employment, to be submitted with Form I-94, which contains the record of the immigrant's arrivals and departures in the U.S., along with the U.S. admission stamp in their valid foreign passport.
If the applicant is a student and holds an F-1 or M-1 visa, they must submit Form I-20, which is their certificate of eligibility for student status while residing in the country temporarily.
For exchange visitors holding a J-1 or J-2 visa, it is necessary to have Form DS-2019, which proves their eligibility to the U.S. government as an exchange visitor.
Another vital aspect of this process is that the applicant must prove their age, for which they will need their foreign birth certificate.
If you do not have one, you will need to use your foreign passport or a document issued by the Department of Homeland Security for such purposes.
How can I find my Social Security number in the United States?
To find your Social Security number in the United States, you can look at your card; if you have lost it, you can easily request a replacement.
This number also appears on other documents such as bank or tax statements, as well as on forms submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and in your employer's records, since that number is used to report the income earned from your work.
¿Cuánto tarda en llegar el seguro social en Estados Unidos?
Las jurisdicciones o estados tienen para esto diferentes tiempos de procesamiento, que van desde 1 hasta 6 semanas, aunque por lo general tarda dos semanas.
Beneficios asociados a la Tarjeta de Seguro Social
Son varios los beneficios asociados a la Tarjeta de Seguro Social en Estados Unidos, los cuales presentaremos a continuación.
Ingresos por Jubilación
Independientemente que el interesado necesite ayuda para tomar la decisión de cuándo hará su jubilación, o si está listo para hacerlo, podrá mediante internet calcular sus beneficios, pedir la jubilación y verificar el estado de su petición.
Y es que el Seguro Social genera ingresos por jubilación para prácticamente todos los trabajadores que tienen su residencia en Estados Unidos. Además, proporcionamos la Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario a ciertas personas de 65 años o más, con recursos e ingresos limitados.
Pago de beneficios por Incapacidad
En caso de pasar algo inesperado, el Seguro Social puede pagar beneficios por incapacidad, a los que no están en capacidad de trabajar debido a una condición médica crítica de al menos un año de duración o que derive en el fallecimiento del afectado.
Seguro de salud Medicare
Es un seguro de salud para aquellas personas que tengan una edad mínima de 65 años, aunque puede haber excepciones para personas con una edad inferior, así como incapacitados y para quienes padecen de disfunción renal.
Para esto existe una red de Centros de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid, con la que se garantiza la prestación de ayuda médica.
Beneficios económicos para sobrevivientes
En caso de perder a un ser querido, podrá recibir ayuda del Seguro Social a través de un aporte económico para cónyuges sobrevivientes y para quienes sean dependientes del trabajador.
Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario (SSI)
Es un programa de apoyo económico para niños y adultos incapacitados, así como para personas mayores de 65 años con recursos e ingresos limitados.
Ya hemos visto el procedimiento para obtener la tarjeta del Seguro Social, así como la forma de averiguar el número que se le asigna al beneficiario, el tiempo en que la afiliación ya es efectiva y sus distintos beneficios.
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