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    This policy bulletin provides guidance to staff on denying applications for Social Security numbers from noncitizens deemed eligible for public assistance. After 9/11, the Social Security Administration tightened controls and only issues SSNs to noncitizens with lawful status or work authorization, or those eligible for federal benefits. However, some states require SSNs for state benefits eligibility. New York will continue benefits for those denied SSNs solely due to lack of lawful presence. Staff should file denial letters to document ineligible applicants' cases.

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    This policy bulletin provides guidance to staff on denying applications for Social Security numbers from noncitizens deemed eligible for public assistance. After 9/11, the Social Security Administration tightened controls and only issues SSNs to noncitizens with lawful status or work authorization, or those eligible for federal benefits. However, some states require SSNs for state benefits eligibility. New York will continue benefits for those denied SSNs solely due to lack of lawful presence. Staff should file denial letters to document ineligible applicants' cases.

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    This policy bulletin provides guidance to staff on denying applications for Social Security numbers from noncitizens deemed eligible for public assistance. After 9/11, the Social Security Administration tightened controls and only issues SSNs to noncitizens with lawful status or work authorization, or those eligible for federal benefits. However, some states require SSNs for state benefits eligibility. New York will continue benefits for those denied SSNs solely due to lack of lawful presence. Staff should file denial letters to document ineligible applicants' cases.

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    FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ADMINISTRATION

    Seth W. Diamond, Executive Deputy Commissioner

    James K. Whelan, Deputy Commissioner Lisa C. Fitzpatrick, Assistant Deputy Commissioner


    Policy, Procedures and Training Office of Procedures

    POLICY BULLETIN #06-63-ELI


    (This Policy Bulletin Replaces PB #04-171-ELI)
    (Use With PD #06-09-ELI)

    DENIAL OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS FOR NONCITIZENS

    Date: Subtopic(s):
    April 27, 2006 Public Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid

     This procedure can The purpose of this policy bulletin is to provide staff with a clearance
    now be accessed on the regarding applications for Social Security numbers (SSNs) for
    FIAweb. noncitizens who have been deemed eligible for public assistance
    (PA) and/or food stamps (FS).

    After September 11, 2001, the Social Security Administration (SSA)


    tightened controls on the issuance of SSNs to noncitizens. As a
    result, only noncitizens who have lawful immigration status and/or
    work authorization or those who are deemed eligible for the receipt
    See PD #06-09-ELI of Federal public benefits are assigned SSNs by the SSA. However,
    the SSA stated it would issue SSNs to noncitizens without lawful
    immigration status or work authorization who are otherwise eligible
    for State public benefits if State law requires an SSN as a condition
    of eligibility.

    In September 2004, the Office of Temporary and Disability


    Assistance (OTDA) was made aware that the SSA was no longer
    issuing SSNs to noncitizens without lawful immigration status or work
    authorization who are otherwise eligible. This affects
    battered/abused noncitizens (Alien/Citizenship Indicator [ACI] code
    “B”) who do not have lawful immigration status or work authorization
    but who are deemed “qualified” noncitizens because one of the
    following forms of United States Citizenship and Immigration
    Services (USCIS) documentation was submitted although the
    individual subsequently failed to meet the exemption criteria or five-
    year rule in qualified status necessary for receiving Federal benefits.

    HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PROCEDURE?


    Call 718-557-1313 then press 2 at the prompt followed by 765 or
    send an e-mail to FIA Call Center

    Distribution: X
    PB #06-63-ELI

    Prima facie is not an • An I-797 (Notice of Action) indicating that the USCIS has made a
    immigration status. It is a prima facie determination on a self-petition under the Violence
    determination by USCIS
    that allows a battered Against Women Act (VAWA);
    noncitizen spouse/child • An I-797 indicating that an I-360 self-petition was approved under
    of a U.S. citizen or LPR VAWA; or
    without immigration • Proof of battery/abuse, along with either an:
    status to remain in the
    U.S. while awaiting a
    decision on his/her self- ▪ I-797 indicating an I-360 (Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er),
    petition or immigrant visa or Special Immigrant) self-petition was filed; or
    and to receive public ▪ I-797 indicating an I-130 (Alien Relative Petition) was filed or
    benefits, if eligible, as a approved.
    “qualified” noncitizen.
    Also affected by the SSA decision were noncitizens who are eligible
    PRUCOLs for Safety Net Assistance (SNA) because they are considered to be
    Permanently Residing Under Color of Law (PRUCOL), ACI code “O.”

    Although the USCIS is aware of their presence and currently has no


    intention of removing them, PRUCOLs do not have lawful
    immigration status or work authorization and are ineligible for
    Federal benefit programs.

    In response to this information and until this issue can be resolved by


    State officials, OTDA has authorized the issuance of SNA benefits to
    eligible noncitizens who apply for an SSN as required but are denied
    one solely because the SSA does not consider them to be lawfully
    present.

    In these instances, the SSA denial letter will generally indicate that
    the applicant failed to submit verification of citizenship or lawful
    noncitizen status. Since it has already been determined that the
    applicant/participant in question has satisfactory immigration status
    for SNA eligibility, the Worker should continue SNA benefits when
    the noncitizen’s application is denied because SSA does not
    consider him/her to be lawfully present.

    See PD #06-10-ELI, Workers must ensure that a copy of the denial letter from the SSA is
    Importance of Accurate filed in the case record. See the sample attached. Once the
    Social Security Numbers
    in WMS, for system
    noncitizen has initially been denied an SSN for the reason herein
    instructions. explained, do not request that s/he reapply until s/he has obtained
    lawful immigration status and/or work authorization or becomes
    eligible for Federal benefits.

    Effective Immediately
    Attachment:
    Sample SSA-L676 SSN Card Denial Notice

    FIA Policy, Procedures and Training 2 Office of Procedures


    FORM SSA-L676 SSN CARD DENIAL NOTICE
    Social Security Administration
    Important Information
    (Office Address)
    (Office Hours)
    Phone:
    Date:

    We cannot give you a Social Security card because:


    [ ] You have not given us the document(s) we need to show age.
    [ ] You have not given us the document(s) we need to show identity.
    [ ] You have not given us the document(s) we need to show U.S. citizenship or lawful
    alien status.
    [ ] You have not come into the office as we asked.
    [ ] Your records show that you are not allowed to work in the U.S. and you do not have a
    valid reason to get a non-work Social Security number. Because we are not able to give
    you a Social Security card, we did not verify your documents with the issuing agency(ies).
    [ ] We checked our records and located your Social Security number, which is verified on
    the attached printout. However, we are unable to give you a replacement Social Security
    card because you do not have a valid non-work reason to get a card.
    [ ] Other

    Please contact us when:


    [ ] You can give us the document(s) we need.
    [ ] Your alien status changes so you can work in the U.S.
    If You Disagree
    If you think you should get a Social Security number or card based on what you have
    given us, you can ask us to review your case. Someone who did not look at your first
    application will review it. Please call, write or visit any Social Security office to ask for a
    review.
    See Other Side
    Form SSA-L676(07-2003 ) Page 2 of 2

    If You Have Any Questions


    If you have any questions, please call us at the number shown at the top of this letter. We
    can answer most questions over the phone. You also can write or visit any Social Security
    office.
    If you do call or visit us, please have this letter with you. It will help us answer your
    questions. Also, if you plan to visit an office, you may call ahead to make an appointment.

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