The Social Security Number is very important and is the identification for many procedures, but can someone else have the same number as me?
How can I get a Social Security number and card?
If you are an immigrant, there are two ways to apply:
- You can apply with the U.S. Department of State in your home country before coming to the U.S. when applying for a visa as an immigrant. In the vast majority of cases, if you apply for your Social Security number and card at the same time you apply for your immigrant visa, you do not have to visit a Social Security office when you arrive in the U.S.
- If you are legally in the U.S, you should contact your local Social Security office. See the section below explaining the documents you must show when you visit the Social Security office. If you are in the U.S. as a nonimmigrant, but do not have permission to work, you can apply in two ways, depending on the type of visa you have.
- If you are lawfully in the U.S. and you file an application for work authorization or permanent resident status with DHS, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you can apply for a Social Security number or replacement card. This can be done through the same USCIS application form I-765 (Application for Lawful Permanent Residence or Adjustment of Status) with Form I-485 (Application for Lawful Permanent Residence or Adjustment of Status).
- If you are lawfully in the U.S. and your visa allows you to work in the U.S., then you need to contact your local Social Security office to apply for the SSN and card.
Can the SSN be duplicated?
There are millions of people who have SSNs, and some people think it is unique, but it is not, your number can match several people.
Out of 119 people, there is a 50% chance that two of them will have the same last 4 digits in their SSN.
Out of 180 people, there is a 80% chance that two of them will have the same last 4 digits in their SSN.
Out of 300 people, then there is more than 99% probability that two of them will have the same number.
One typical pattern: An imposter uses one name but alternate Social Security numbers in an attempt to circumvent the credit reporting system; ID Analytics is geared up to spot just that kind of evasion. It's a tough job, because the incidence of multiple numbers connected to the same name is enormous: Dr. Stephen Coggeshall, chief technology officer at the firm, said 20 million Americans have multiple SSNs associated with their names, or 6 percent of the total population.
There are millions of people who have SSNs, and some people think it is unique, but it is not, your number can match several people. Out of 119 people, there is a 50% chance that two of them will have the same last 4 digits in their SSN.
Duplicate SSNs are usually the result of a typo or other manual mistake. If the information you have entered is correct, you may have created more than one account. Make sure you have entered the correct SSN.
What happens if someone uses a fake SSN to work? Using a fake SSN is a crime, which can lead to jail time and deportation from the United States. What if a person uses someone else's SSN? can lead to very serious criminal penalties.
If you're eligible to receive retirement benefits on your own record, we will pay that amount first. If your benefits as a spouse are higher than your own retirement benefits, you will get a combination of benefits that equal the higher spouse benefit.
Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1-800-908-4490 or visit them online, if you believe someone is using your SSN to work, get your tax refund, or other abuses involving taxes. Order free credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
Will previously issued SSNs be re-assigned as a result of randomization? The SSA will not reassign SSNs. Randomization will provide us with enough new numbers to avoid reassignment.
Yes, and if it accidentally happened that you were being called two Social Security numbers, you could straighten that up easily at the Social Security Administration office.
What Is an SSN Reverse Lookup? A reverse lookup most commonly uses a Social Security Number to find out more information about the individual who owns that Social Security Number.
You can lock your SSN by calling the Social Security Administration or by creating an E-Verify account. Also, you can contact all three of the nationwide CRAs to place a freeze on your credit reports.
If someone uses your SSN to obtain credit, loans, telephone accounts, or other goods and services, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC collects complaints about identity theft from those whose identities have been stolen.
The Social Security Administration does allow you to change your number, but only under limited circ*mstances, such as identity theft or if your safety is in danger. You will also need to supply appropriate documentation to support your application for a new number.
The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) of 2004 (Public Law 108-458 ) limits the number of replacement SSN cards an individual may receive to 3 per year and 10 in a lifetime, beginning with cards issued on or after December 17, 2005.
An invalid SSN is one that the SSA never assigned. A valid SSN will never look like this: The first three digits are “000,” “666,” or in the 900 series. The second group consists of “00” as the two digits.
Because Social Security benefits are dependent on workers' earnings, the level of benefits can vary widely. (For information on the effect of earnings on benefits, see requirements for insured status and how we compute retirement benefits.) Using the form below, you can see how currently paid benefits vary.
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