What if my name changed?
If you change your name, because of marriage, divorce, court order or any other reason, you need to tell Social Security so that you can get a corrected card. If you are working, also tell your employer. If you do not tell us when your name changes, it may:
Delay your tax refund; and Prevent your wages from being posted correctly to your Social Security record which may lower the amount of your future Social Security benefits. To issue you a corrected card, we need to see one or more recently issued, original or certified documents that show your old name and the name you want on the card, such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree. If you are a U.S. citizen born outside the United States, and our records do not show you are a citizen, you will need to provide proof of your U.S. citizenship. If you are not a citizen, we must see proof of your current immigration status. The new card will have the same number as your previous card but will show your new name.
Make sure your records are accurate
Each year your employer sends a copy of your W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) to Social Security. We compare your name and Social Security number on the W-2 with the information in our files. We add the earnings shown on the W-2 to your Social Security record. It is critical that your name and Social Security number on your Social Security card agree with your employer’s payroll records and W-2 so that we can credit your earnings to your record. It is up to you to make sure that both Social Security’s records and your employer’s records are correct. If your Social Security card is incorrect, contact any Social Security office to make changes.
Check your W-2 form to make sure your employer’s record is correct and if it is not, you’re your employer the accurate information. If you are a worker age 25 and older and not receiving benefits, you receive a Social Security Statement every year that summarizes your earnings. Review this Statement to make sure that all your earnings are included. If your Statement does not include all your earnings, let your employer and/or your Social Security office know about any incorrect information.
What if my immigration status or citizenship changed? If your immigration status changed or you became a U.S. citizen, you should tell Social Security so your records can be updated. To get your immigration status or citizenship corrected, you need to show documents that prove your new status or citizenship.
当你拿到绿卡，或者变为美国公民后，需要去社安局更改你的移民状态信息。需本人携带各证明原件去办理。
What if my card is lost or stolen?
You can replace your card or your child’s card for free if it is lost or stolen. Call or visit us. You will need to:
Complete an Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5);
Present a recently issued document to show your identity;
Show evidence of your U.S. citizenship if you were born outside the U.S. and did not show proof of citizenship when you got your card; and Show evidence of your current immigration status if you are not a U.S. citizen.
Your replacement card will have the same name and number as your previous card. We recommend that you keep your Social Security card in a safe place. It is an important document.
DO NOT carry it with you.
Proving your identity
We can accept original or certified copies of documents to prove your identity. Examples of
documents we can accept are:
Driver’s license;
Passport;
Employer ID card;
School ID card;
Marriage or divorce record;
Health insurance card (not a Medicare card);
Military ID card;
Adoption record; or
Life insurance policy.
Protect your Social Security number
You should treat your Social Security number as confidential information and avoid giving it out unnecessarily. You should keep your Social Security card in a safe place with your other important papers. Do not carry it with you unless you need to show it to an employer or service provider. We do several things to protect your number from misuse. For example, we require and carefully inspect proof of identity from people who apply to replace lost or stolen Social Security cards, or for corrected cards. One reason we do this is to prevent people from fraudulently obtaining Social Security numbers to establish false identities. We maintain the privacy of Social Security records unless:
The law requires us to disclose information to another government agency; or Your information is needed to conduct Social Security or other government health or welfare program business.
You should be very careful about sharing your number and card to protect against misuse of your number. Giving your number is voluntary even when you are asked for the number directly. If requested, you should ask: 2/3 首页 上一页 1 2 3 下一页 尾页 |
