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Applying for a Social Security Number

Non-citizens authorized to work in the U.S. can apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) and card after a 10-day waiting period for document verification. The application process is free and requires completing Form SS-5 and providing original identity and immigration documents at the local Social Security Office in Santa Fe, NM. Additionally, applicants must ensure their name matches across their passport, Social Security Card, and employee database for consistency.

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Applying for a Social Security Number

Non-citizens authorized to work in the U.S. can apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) and card after a 10-day waiting period for document verification. The application process is free and requires completing Form SS-5 and providing original identity and immigration documents at the local Social Security Office in Santa Fe, NM. Additionally, applicants must ensure their name matches across their passport, Social Security Card, and employee database for consistency.

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Applying for a Social Security Number and Card

Non-Citizens authorized to work in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) can obtain a Social Security Number (SSN). Social Security numbers are used to report
wages to the government.

How Can I get a Social Security number and card?

Social Security Administration advises you wait 10 days after arriving in the United States to apply
for a Social Security number. The waiting period makes it easier for the Social Security
Administration Office to verify your DHS documents online, which will speed up the processing of
your Social Security Number application. Applying for a SSN and card is free. Visit the website:
[Link]. For assistance call 1-800-772-1213.

To Apply:
• Complete a social security card application using Form SS-5.
• Collect at least two original documents providing your identity, work authorized immigration
status, and age.
• Reference Form SS-5 and the acceptable immigration documents at: [Link]/people/
immigrants.
• Take your completed and original documents to the local Social Security Office located in
Santa Fe, NM.

The local office address is located at: 1922 5th Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
General Directions: Located behind KMART. South of KMART on Fifth Street; Corner of Fifth and
Aspen Drive; One block South of St. Michaels Drive.
Phone: (866) 571-8130
Hours: 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

When applying for your Social Security Card, please use your name as it appears on your passport.
Our employee database must use the name as it appears on your Social Security Card and your
badge will be issued using the name on your passport. All three should match.

Final Process

You must schedule an appointment with a New Hire Coordinator (NHC) to complete your
Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. Contact a NHC via email at newhires@[Link] and/or

505-667-4451 Option 5.

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