How do I obtain a Social Security number?

In order to obtain a Social Security number in the state of Kansas, an individual must first prove that they are a citizen or legal resident of the United States. Non-citizens, such as students, may be eligible for a Social Security number if they have received authorization to work in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This authorization may come in the form of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), which is obtained through filing the necessary paperwork with USCIS. Once you have received your EAD, you can apply for a Social Security number at a local Social Security Administration Office. When applying, you will need to provide documents that prove your identity and work authorization, such as your birth certificate, passport, and EAD. You will also need to provide evidence of your current address, such as a rental agreement, utility bill, or bank statement. Once you have provided all the necessary paperwork, you will be issued a Social Security number. It is important to note that Social Security numbers are issued for the purpose of taxation and tracking earnings, and should not be used for other purposes, such as applying for a credit card or bank loans. If you have any questions regarding obtaining a Social Security number, you should contact your local Social Security Administration Office.

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Para obtener un número de Seguridad Social, primero necesitas una necesidad válida. Si eres un estudiante de Kansas, el motivo más común es trabajar legalmente. Si estás solicitando un empleo, tu empleador te pedirá que completes un Formulario W-4 Solicitud de Empleador de Número de Identificación del Contribuyente. Esto se presentaría junto con tu solicitud de empleo. Si no estás solicitando empleo, pero todavía necesitas un número de Seguridad Social, entonces debes presentar un Formulario SS-5 Solicitud de Número de Seguridad Social. Este formulario está disponible en línea en el sitio web de la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA). Al completar el formulario SS-5, necesitarás proporcionar pruebas de tu identidad, como una copia certificada de tu acta de nacimiento o un pasaporte. También necesitas proporcionar pruebas de la necesidad de un número de Seguridad Social. Cuando hayas completado el Formulario SS-5 y hayas reunido la documentación necesaria para respaldar tu información, lleva todo a la Oficina de Cambio de SSA más cercana. Cuando tu solicitud haya sido aprobada, recibirás tu número de Seguridad Social por correo a la dirección indicada en tu solicitud.

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